Tool review

Hopin

Virtual and hybrid event platform designed for engaging online experiences with networking and expo features.

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4 / 5
Free + Paid Updated January 15, 2024

Quick summary

Hopin pioneered virtual events during the pandemic era. Strong on engagement features but has evolved to support hybrid formats as the industry shifted back to in-person.

4 / 5 Our rating
Free + Paid Pricing model

What we like

  • Purpose-built for virtual engagement with networking lounges
  • Expo booth functionality for sponsors and exhibitors
  • Built-in streaming with no external tools needed
  • Good analytics on attendee engagement
  • Free tier available for small events

What could be better

  • In-person and hybrid features are less mature
  • Can feel overwhelming for simple webinars
  • Pricing scales quickly with attendee count
  • Some reliability issues reported during peak usage

Best for

Virtual conferences, webinars, and hybrid events where online attendee engagement is critical.

Not ideal for

Purely in-person events or organizations needing advanced on-site tools.

Virtual venue with multiple stages
Networking and speed networking
Expo booths for sponsors
Breakout sessions
Built-in streaming
Chat and Q&A
Polls and surveys
Recording and replay
  • 1 Free (up to 100 attendees)
  • 2 Starter ($99/mo)
  • 3 Business ($499/mo)
  • 4 Enterprise (custom)
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