When Hopin first emerged, it led the virtual event space. But as event formats and budgets evolve, many organizers are exploring platforms that might be a better fit. If you’re looking for alternatives to Hopin’s pricing, support, or event execution, you’re not alone.

This guide walks you through the top Hopin alternatives with clear insights into usability, pricing, and key features. By the end, you’ll have a much better idea of which platform truly fits your event needs.

Hopin Overview: Why Organizers Are Looking for Alternatives

Hopin is known for its all-in-one virtual-event environment. Originally, many organizers appreciated its modern interface, integrated streaming, and built-in networking tools. Today, however, many are exploring new options because of these pain points.

💰High pricing - Hopin’s starter plan begins at $99 per month, but upgraded functionality jumps significantly. Essential tools like branding controls and advanced analytics often require more expensive plans.

⚠️Bugs and instability - Users report unreliable audio and video performance during peak moments. Even a small outage during a keynote can affect your entire event experience.

🔧 Feature gaps - Organizers needing nuanced workflows, deeper branding, or in-person functionality may find Hopin limiting.

📉 Support concerns - Some users report having a hard time reaching responsive support during critical event windows.

🎧 Accessibility issues - Hopin works best for well-resourced, tech-forward teams. Small-to-midsize organizations may find it harder to implement or justify the cost.

In-Depth Guide to the Best Hopin Alternatives

Here’s a closer look at the top platforms organizers consider when moving away from Hopin.

RegFox 

RegFox is a customizable event-management platform that gives you full control over registration, virtual sessions, and onsite check-in. It’s built for reliability and scalability, and supports in-person, hybrid, and fully virtual events with transparent pricing and hands-on, U.S.-based support.

Key Features

🔑 Fully brandable registration pages with drag-and-drop builder
🔑 Smart conditional logic for pricing, workflows, and attendee paths

🔑 Robust reporting including real-time analytics, exports, and Google Tag Manager
🔑 RegFox Live for virtual sessions, meeting rooms, and livestreaming
🔑 Check-in app for fast onsite scanning and badge management
🔑 Contact Insights for richer data and smarter marketing

Pricing

RegFox pricing is simple. There are three plans starting at  99¢ + 1% per paid registration.

⭐ Pros - It’s highly customizable, affordable, and built to scale with you. 

⚪ Cons -  Not designed for 3D, avatar-style virtual expos or immersive environments.

Best For

Conferences, camps, hybrid and virtual events organizers who want control, flexibility, better pricing, and dependable workflows across all event formats.

vFairs

vFairs creates immersive, 3D-style virtual event spaces designed to replicate the look and feel of physical expos. It’s visually rich and best suited for organizations prioritizing branded digital environments over flexible registration workflows.

Key Features

🔑 Gamification tools like leaderboards and scavenger hunts
🔑 Customizable 3D venues and expo halls
🔑 Integrations with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other conferencing tools

Pricing - vfairs offers 8 different pricing options depending on your event and licensing needs, but you need to request a demo to get details on the numbers.

⭐ Pros - Highly immersive, visually impressive environments for virtual expos.
⚪ Cons - Expensive and less flexible for hybrid or in-person events.

Best For - Virtual expos, job fairs, and trade shows that prioritize visual experience and gamification.

Accelevents

Accelevents is built to support large-scale virtual conferences with complex agendas and high attendance volumes. It combines streaming, networking, and scheduling within a centralized event hub.

Key Features

🔑 Multi-day, multi-track agenda builder
🔑 Integrated livestreaming tools
🔑 Video networking and virtual lounges

Pricing - Starts around $5,000, with higher tiers available

⭐ Pros - Strong for enterprise-scale virtual conferences with complex agendas.
⚪ Cons - High cost and less approachable for smaller teams or budgets.

Best For - Enterprise-level virtual conferences and large digital events with high attendance.

Hubilo

Hubilo focuses on attendee engagement through networking, interaction, and polished virtual environments. It’s designed for events where participation and connection are core priorities.

Key Features

🔑 Gamification and engagement tools
🔑 Branded virtual spaces
🔑 Networking features, including meetings and lounges

Pricing - Annual pricing starting at $7,499

⭐ Pros - Strong engagement and networking experience for virtual-first events.
⚪ Cons - Expensive and less flexible for in-person or hybrid workflows.

Best For - Virtual events that rely heavily on attendee interaction and networking.

Airmeet

Airmeet offers a streamlined experience for webinars and smaller virtual gatherings. It’s quick to set up and easy to use, making it a popular option for recurring online events.

Key Features

🔑 Polls, Q&A, and audience interaction
🔑 Live streaming tools
🔑 Breakout rooms and virtual lounges

Pricing - Starts at $119 per month

⭐ Pros - Simple setup and clean experience for webinars and meetups.
⚪ Cons - Limited customization and scalability for complex or hybrid events.

Best For - Webinars, community events, and smaller virtual meetups.

Which Platform Is Best for Your Event?

Here’s a quick framework to help you choose the platform that aligns with your event format, level of customization, and pricing needs.

🎯 Best overall Hopin alternative: RegFox
🖥️ Best for immersive digital expos: vFairs
🏢 Best for enterprise virtual conferences: Accelevents
🎮 Best for engagement-heavy events: Hubilo
📚 Best for webinars and meetups: Airmeet

Key Takeaways

🔑 Hopin is a strong virtual-event tool, but not always the most cost-effective or flexible
🔑 Each alternative serves different event styles and team structures
🔑 RegFox stands out for its customization, reliability, and transparent pricing

Upgrade Your Event Experience with RegFox

If you're ready to simplify event setup, lower your costs, and gain more control, RegFox has everything you need to deliver your most successful event yet.

Try RegFox today or reach out to our team with questions. We’re here to help you host your best event ever.

— The RegFox team