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Hopin vs WebinarJam

Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinars

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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WebinarJam

Webinars

Complete webinar and live streaming solution for creators

From
$1/trial
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; WebinarJam every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and WebinarJam actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and WebinarJam differ
AttributeHopinWebinarJam
Starting priceFree$1/trial
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, Web
Founded20192010

Identical on both: 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
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce

Only in WebinarJam

  • Multiple cameras
  • Custom backgrounds
  • Attendee polls
  • Email integration
  • Analytics
  • ActiveCampaign
  • ConvertKit
  • GetResponse

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Hopin

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

WebinarJam

  • Hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offersnot Hopin
  • Running automated replays of recorded webinarsnot 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

WebinarJam

  • Every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise
  • The Starter plan at $49 per month allows only 100 attendees per webinar and a single host
  • Even the $499 per month Enterprise plan caps attendance at 5,000 per webinar and 6 hosts
  • Additional team member seats are capped per plan, at 1 on Starter and 25 on Enterprise
  • Annual rates such as $39 per month on Starter require paying for a full year upfront

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

WebinarJam

$1/trial
  • Basic Trial$1/14 days
    • 500 attendees per webinar
    • 2 hours max duration
    • 2 hosts included
  • Starter$49/month
    • 100 attendees per webinar
    • 1 hour max duration
    • 1 host included
  • Basic$99/month
    • 500 attendees per webinar
    • 2 hours max duration
    • 2 hosts included
  • Professional$299/month
    • 2,000 attendees per webinar
    • 3 hours max duration
    • 4 hosts included

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 WebinarJam if

  • You need multiple cameras.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want custom backgrounds.
WebinarJam review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or WebinarJam better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and WebinarJam at $1/trial, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or WebinarJam?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and $1/trial for WebinarJam.
Does Hopin or WebinarJam run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. WebinarJam runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WebinarJam starts at $1/trial.
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 WebinarJam is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that WebinarJam cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras, Custom backgrounds, Attendee polls, Email integration. Both handle Zapier, 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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WebinarJam: How many attendees can join each WebinarJam plan?

Starter supports 100 attendees, Basic supports 500, Professional supports 2,000, and Enterprise supports up to 5,000 attendees per webinar.

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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.

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WebinarJam: What is the maximum webinar duration for each WebinarJam plan?

Starter allows 1 hour max, Basic allows 2 hours, Professional allows 3 hours, and Enterprise allows 4 hours maximum duration per webinar.

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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.

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WebinarJam: How much can I save by paying annually for WebinarJam?

WebinarJam annual billing saves money across all plans: Starter saves $120/year, Basic saves $240/year, Professional saves $840/year, and Enterprise saves $1,440/year compared to monthly billing.

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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.

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WebinarJam: Does WebinarJam offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, WebinarJam includes a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans, allowing risk-free purchasing.

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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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