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Remo vs Universe

Remo logo

Remo

Events

Virtual event platform built around seated tables on a floor plan rather than a webinar stage

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Events

Ticketing and event management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Universe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Remo remo's key assets were acquired by Events.com in January 2025, and Events.com was simultaneously pursuing a public listing through a SPAC merger, so multi-year commitments depend on a roadmap set inside a company in the middle of a corporate transaction.; Universe limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • They diverge on capability: Remo covers Table floor plans, Universe covers Event pages.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Remo and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where Remo and Universe differ
AttributeRemoUniverse
Starting price$299/monthFree
Pricing modelPer month by attendee capacityUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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 Remo

  • Table floor plans
  • Custom floor design
  • Presentation mode
  • Sponsor placement
  • Recording
  • Networking and matchmaking
  • Always-open spaces

Only in Universe

  • Event pages
  • Guest lists
  • Check-in app
  • Analytics
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Facebook
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Ticketing

What people use each for

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

Remo

  • A university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinarnot Universe
  • A professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presentednot Universe
  • A trade show organiser giving exhibitors branded tables and measurable attendee dwell time in a way a webinar tool cannotnot Universe
  • A distributed company running an internal conference where the informal conversations between sessions are the pointnot Universe

Universe

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

Where each one falls short

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

Remo

  • Remo's key assets were acquired by Events.com in January 2025, and Events.com was simultaneously pursuing a public listing through a SPAC merger, so multi-year commitments depend on a roadmap set inside a company in the middle of a corporate transaction.
  • Pricing is banded by attendees per event rather than by total attendees, so an organisation running one large annual conference and many small ones pays for the peak all year unless it buys the separate one-time event product.
  • The browser-only, video-heavy floor model is demanding on bandwidth and hardware, and attendees on corporate networks, older laptops or restricted browsers get degraded experiences that the organiser gets blamed for.
  • Recordings are stored for only thirty days, so any organiser wanting an on-demand library from an event has to export and host the content somewhere else.
  • The spatial interface needs explaining, and events with older or less technical audiences routinely lose the first fifteen minutes to attendees who cannot find how to sit at a table, which is why organisers end up running rehearsal sessions the budget did not include.

Universe

  • Limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • User interface becomes unintuitive for advanced features and complex event types
  • No ability to transfer attendees between time slots; requires full refund and repurchase
  • Difficult walk-up/credit card sales processing at physical events
  • Slow customer support for refunds and technical issues

Pricing, plan by plan

Remo

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • From 200 attendees per event
    • From 20 organiser licences
    • Unlimited events and registrations
  • One-Time Event$699/month
    • From $699 as a single payment, not a subscription
    • From 100 attendees
    • Scales with event size
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • From 5,000 attendees
    • From 5 event managers
    • Always-open event spaces

Universe

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • Free event creation and ticketing
  • Starter$0.79/per ticket
    • 2% + $0.79 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Basic event management
  • Standard$1.99/per ticket
    • 2.5% + $1.99 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$undefined/custom
    • Dynamic pricing
    • RFID access control
    • Ticketmaster distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose Remo if

  • You need table floor plans.
  • You also want custom floor design.
Remo review

Choose Universe if

  • You need event pages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want guest lists.
Universe review

Questions people ask

Is Remo or Universe better?
Neither clearly leads. Remo starts at $299/month and Universe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Remo or Universe?
Universe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Remo and Free for Universe.
Does Remo or Universe run on more platforms?
Remo runs on Web. Universe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Universe for free?
Yes. Universe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Remo starts at $299/month.
What is Remo best used for?
Remo is most often used for a university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinar, a professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presented, a trade show organiser giving exhibitors branded tables and measurable attendee dwell time in a way a webinar tool cannot, a distributed company running an internal conference where the informal conversations between sessions are the point. Of those, a university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinar and a professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presented are not what Universe is typically brought in for.
What can Remo do that Universe cannot?
Remo covers Table floor plans, Custom floor design, Presentation mode, Sponsor placement. Universe covers Event pages, Guest lists, Check-in app, Analytics. Both handle Ticketing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Remo: How much does Remo cost?

Starter is from $299 a month for 200 attendees per event with 20 organiser licences and unlimited events. A one-time event option starts at $699. Enterprise starts at 5,000 attendees and is quoted.

Universe: What platforms does Universe support?

Universe is available on web, iOS, and Android, with support across 25 countries and 9 languages. Organizers can accept online, mobile, onsite, kiosk, and print-at-home tickets.

Source
Remo: Who owns Remo?

Events.com acquired Remo's key assets in January 2025. The product continues to be sold under the Remo name at remo.co.

Universe: Does Universe integrate with other tools?

Yes. Universe integrates with 5,000+ partner applications through Zapier, allowing automation of ticket sales data to CRM, invoicing, and other business tools without code.

Source
Remo: How many people fit at a table?

Each floor has nineteen tables, seating four, six or eight people depending on the plan. Floors can be stacked for larger events.

Remo: How long are recordings kept?

Thirty days. If you need an on-demand library after an event, plan to export and host it elsewhere.

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