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Hubilo vs Panopto

Hubilo logo

Hubilo

Webinars

The virtual and hybrid event platform

From
$450/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Panopto logo

Panopto

Webinars

Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises

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; Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • They diverge on capability: Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Panopto covers Video management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hubilo and Panopto actually diverge.

Attributes where Hubilo and Panopto differ
AttributeHubiloPanopto
Starting price$450/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20152007

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 Panopto

  • Video management
  • Recording
  • Search
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft 365
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • 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 Panopto
  • Ticket salesnot Panopto
  • Attendee managementnot Panopto
  • Virtual eventsnot Panopto
  • Event marketingnot Panopto

Panopto

  • Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot Hubilo
  • Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot 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

Panopto

  • No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
  • Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
  • Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales

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

Panopto

On request
  • Professional$500/month
    • Video storage
    • Basic features
  • Business$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Hubilo if

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

Choose Panopto if

  • You need video management.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want recording.
Panopto review

Questions people ask

Is Hubilo or Panopto better?
Neither clearly leads. Hubilo starts at $450/month and Panopto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hubilo or Panopto?
Hubilo starts at $450/month and Panopto at On request.
Does Hubilo or Panopto run on more platforms?
Hubilo runs on Web. Panopto 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 Panopto is typically brought in for.
What can Hubilo do that Panopto cannot?
Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Expo booths. Panopto covers Video management, Recording, Search, Analytics. 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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Panopto: How much does Panopto cost?

Panopto does not publish pricing rates. Instead, each organization receives a custom quote based on unique factors including the number of users, storage needs, integrations required, and deployment model.

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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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Panopto: What is included in Panopto's base enterprise plan?

The base enterprise plan includes enterprise-scale storage, AI capabilities like search and auto-captions, content creation tools, security and compliance features, LMS integrations, and dedicated implementation support.

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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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Panopto: Does Panopto offer a free trial?

Panopto offers free product demonstrations for prospective customers, with pricing discussions typically conducted through direct contact with their sales team.

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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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