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Hubilo vs Kaltura

Hubilo logo

Hubilo

Webinars

The virtual and hybrid event platform

From
$450/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Webinars

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers; Kaltura no published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials
  • They diverge on capability: Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Kaltura covers Video creation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hubilo and Kaltura actually diverge.

Attributes where Hubilo and Kaltura differ
AttributeHubiloKaltura
Starting price$450/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20152006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Hubilo

  • Virtual venue builder
  • Networking lounges
  • Gamification
  • Expo booths
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Only in Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Analytics
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Live streaming
  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Hubilo

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

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Hubilo
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Hubilo

Where each one falls short

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

Hubilo

  • Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers

Kaltura

  • No published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials
  • Pricing is custom per customer with no rate information disclosed publicly

Pricing, plan by plan

Hubilo

$450/month
  • Webinar+$450/month
    • Webinar hosting
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Event+$1500/month
    • Virtual events
    • Expo hall
    • Networking
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Hubilo if

  • You need virtual venue builder.
  • You also want networking lounges.
Hubilo review

Choose Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want analytics.
Kaltura review

Questions people ask

Is Hubilo or Kaltura better?
Neither clearly leads. Hubilo starts at $450/month and Kaltura at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hubilo or Kaltura?
Hubilo starts at $450/month and Kaltura at On request.
Does Hubilo or Kaltura run on more platforms?
Hubilo runs on Web. Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is Hubilo best used for?
Hubilo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Kaltura is typically brought in for.
What can Hubilo do that Kaltura cannot?
Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Expo booths. Kaltura covers Video creation, Analytics, Interactive content, Mobile apps. Both handle Live streaming, Salesforce, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?

Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.

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Kaltura: How much does Kaltura cost?

Kaltura does not publish pricing online. The vendor offers custom pricing based on solutions selected, requiring customers to request quotes or book demos through their website.

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Hubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?

Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).

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Kaltura: Can I try Kaltura before purchasing?

Kaltura offers free trial access, but specific trial terms, duration, and feature restrictions are not stated on the pricing page. Contact Kaltura to request a trial and learn about specific offerings.

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Hubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?

Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.

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Hubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?

Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.

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Hubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?

No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.

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Hubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?

The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.

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