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Remote Work · head to head

Pop vs Run The World

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Pop

Remote Work

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-
R

Run The World

Remote Work

Interactive virtual events platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Pop covers Screen sharing, Run The World covers Speed networking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pop and Run The World actually diverge.

Attributes where Pop and Run The World differ
AttributePopRun The World
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extension, DesktopWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryRemote WorkUnknown
Founded20202018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Slack
  • Chrome extension support
  • Desktop support

Only in Run The World

  • Speed networking
  • Roundtables
  • Virtual expo
  • Live streaming
  • Social lounge
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot Run The World
  • Team Collaborationnot Run The World
  • Project Managementnot Run The World

Run The World

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Run The World

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.

Pricing, plan by plan

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Run The World

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 50 attendees
    • Basic features
    • 1-hour events
  • Pro$149/month
    • 500 attendees
    • Speed networking
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Expo hall
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.

Choose Run The World if

  • You need speed networking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want roundtables.

Questions people ask

Is Pop or Run The World better?
Neither clearly leads. Pop starts at Free and Run The World at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pop or Run The World?
Pop starts at Free and Run The World at Free.
Does Pop or Run The World run on more platforms?
Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop. Run The World runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Pop for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Pop best used for?
Pop is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what Run The World is typically brought in for.
What can Pop do that Run The World cannot?
Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface. Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Live streaming. Both handle Web support.

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