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Hopin vs Webikeo

Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinars

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webikeo logo

Webikeo

Webinars

French-leading webinar platform for professional B2B events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hopin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors; Webikeo webikeo operated a two-tier model (Freemium and Premium), confirmed by its own site navigation exposing separate "Premium channels" category pages distinct from free browsing, but no archived page ever discloses a price for the Premium tier; the theme's own asset filenames (logo-tarif-freemium.png, logo-tarif-premium.png) are the only trace of what a dedicated pricing page once showed (archived category page, 1 December 2015)
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Webikeo covers Live webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and Webikeo actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and Webikeo differ
AttributeHopinWebikeo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20192014

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Hopin

  • Virtual stages
  • Networking sessions
  • Expo areas
  • Breakout rooms
  • Live streaming
  • Stripe
  • Zapier
  • Ios support

Only in Webikeo

  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • Registration management
  • Lead scoring
  • Email campaigns
  • Pardot
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hopin

  • Event planningnot Webikeo
  • Ticket salesnot Webikeo
  • Attendee managementnot Webikeo
  • Virtual eventsnot Webikeo
  • Event marketingnot Webikeo

Webikeo

  • Webinarsnot Hopin
  • Lead Generationnot Hopin
  • B2B Marketingnot Hopin

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hopin

  • Platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
  • Hard registration caps with additional charges if events exceed 100 registrations
  • Post-acquisition delays with slow account activation taking up to 45 days and slow responses to onboarding questions
  • High pricing particularly problematic for organizations running occasional or simple webinars
  • No Facebook or YouTube live streaming integration and limited caption support for accessibility

Webikeo

  • Webikeo operated a two-tier model (Freemium and Premium), confirmed by its own site navigation exposing separate "Premium channels" category pages distinct from free browsing, but no archived page ever discloses a price for the Premium tier; the theme's own asset filenames (logo-tarif-freemium.png, logo-tarif-premium.png) are the only trace of what a dedicated pricing page once showed (archived category page, 1 December 2015)

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Webikeo

On request
  • Starter$199/month
    • Up to 100 attendees
    • Basic analytics
    • Email invitations
  • Professional$499/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM integration
  • Enterprise$999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom branding
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Hopin if

  • You need virtual stages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want networking sessions.
Hopin review

Choose Webikeo if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want automated webinars.
Webikeo review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or Webikeo better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Webikeo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or Webikeo?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and On request for Webikeo.
Does Hopin or Webikeo run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Webikeo runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webikeo starts at On request.
What is Hopin best used for?
Hopin is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Webikeo is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that Webikeo cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Webikeo covers Live webinars, Automated webinars, Registration management, Lead scoring. Both handle HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hopin: What is Hopin's pricing?

Hopin (now RingCentral Events) starts at approximately $99 per organizer per month (billed annually) for the Events Pro plan, with higher tiers at $199 and $299 per month adding onsite capabilities and advanced integrations. A free plan is available with limited features.

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Hopin: What features does Hopin include?

Hopin provides registration, live streaming, networking tools (1:1 video matchmaking, breakout rooms), virtual reception and expo areas, real-time analytics and reporting, and integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, and Pardot.

Source
Hopin: Can Hopin live stream to Facebook or YouTube?

No. Hopin does not offer native options to live stream video conferencing directly to Facebook or YouTube. This requires manual setup or third-party solutions.

Source
Hopin: Does Hopin provide automated captions during events?

Hopin does not offer built-in caption support across all features, which is a limitation for accessibility and engagement during live sessions.

Source
Hopin: Who acquired Hopin?

RingCentral acquired Hopin in late 2023. The platform is now sold as RingCentral Events with ongoing support and updates managed by RingCentral.

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