Best alternatives to RingCentral Events in 2026
Virtual + hybrid platform, formerly Hopin — strong on streaming, weaker on in-person. Here are the strongest alternatives compared on price, features, and use case — with an honest take on when each one wins.
Why consider alternatives to RingCentral Events
RingCentral Events has real strengths. It's not the right tool for every job — here's what makes teams shop around.
Roadmap uncertainty post-acquisition
StreamYard sold to Bending Spoons (2023), Hopin Events to RingCentral (2024), and the Hopin brand is now retired. Customer-impacting changes have shipped without notice.
In-person tooling lags virtual
The platform was born virtual-first as Hopin. In-person check-in, badge printing, and on-site logistics remain weaker than purpose-built event-management tools.
Only one tier is priced
RingCentral Events publishes $99 per organizer per month. Its other two paid tiers are neither named nor priced, so the real cost of the features you need is a sales conversation.
Networking limited to sessions
Outside live sessions, attendee discovery and matchmaking are thin. Async networking before/after the event is where ROI happens.
No public discovery surface
RingCentral Events doesn't distribute your event to a directory. WebMobi pushes to its 130K-event index for free attendee acquisition.
Feature comparison
How WebMobi stacks up against RingCentral Events and the other top alternatives.
| Feature | WebMobi | RingCentral Events | Bizzabo | Cvent |
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| Pricing transparency RingCentral Events publishes one tier; the other two are neither named nor priced. | ||||
| Virtual events (livestream + breakouts) Its livestream UX remains best-in-class for pure-virtual. | Not compared | |||
| Hybrid event support | Not compared | |||
| In-person day-of-show check-in | Not compared | Not compared | ||
| Native mobile app (iOS + Android) The app exists but is virtual-first; weak on in-person. | Not compared | Not compared | ||
| AI-matched attendee networking WebMobi networking is in private beta and is not enabled by default. Request activation at /contact-sales or support@webmobi.com. | ||||
| Lead retrieval + CRM sync WebMobi: no exhibitor lead retrieval or CRM sync in the product today (see /lead-retrieval-app); a CRM connection is scoped in an enterprise contract. RingCentral Events: lead retrieval sits on the unpriced upper tiers. | ||||
| Registration & ticketing | ||||
| Custom branding & white-label | ||||
| Multi-event portfolio management | ||||
| Salesforce / HubSpot integrations WebMobi has no built-in CRM or marketing-automation connector. Out of the box there is a read API, an MCP server for AI assistants and CSV export; for enterprise contracts we deploy the solution to the customer's requirements, so a CRM connection is scoped as part of the contract. | Enterprise contract | Not compared | Not compared | |
| Open API access | ||||
| Analytics & reporting | Not compared | Not compared | ||
| GDPR / SOC 2 compliance WebMobi: GDPR compliant; no SOC 2 report. For enterprise contracts, we deploy WebMobi to meet your security and compliance requirements. | ||||
| Public discovery directory distribution | ||||
| Transaction fees on paid tickets WebMobi: 0% on every plan. RingCentral Events states no ticket-fee rate on its pricing page. |
If you spot an inaccuracy, email hello@webmobi.com.
Source: ringcentral.com, read 2026-08-19.
Which one should you pick?
The honest answer depends on what you're running. Map your event to a use case below.
Hybrid + in-person events with sponsor ROI requirements
You need livestream that holds up plus on-site check-in, badge printing, lead retrieval, and networking that work in the room. WebMobi covers both modes.
Pure-virtual streaming events with global audiences
If 95% of your attendees are remote and the event is livestream-keynote-heavy, its session UX still leads. Stay if you're virtual-only.
B2B conferences already using Klik smart badges
Bizzabo's wearable smart-badge ecosystem is the strongest reason to stay if you've standardized on Klik. Bizzabo publishes $499/user per month (3-user minimum) · from $17,999/year.
Enterprise customers with deep RFP / venue sourcing needs
Cvent's Passkey + venue-sourcing modules have no real equivalent here or on WebMobi. If those drive value, stay with Cvent.
Where WebMobi fits
WebMobi Event App Builder is a self-service event app builder that helps conference organizers, associations, agencies and event teams create and launch branded event apps — with registration, check-in (including offline check-in and walk-ins), session attendance, agenda, speakers and exhibitors in one platform. Specifically vs RingCentral Events:
- In-person + virtual + hybrid in one workflow
- Public 130K-event discovery directory
- AI attendee matchmaking + networking — private beta, activated on request (book a demo or email support@webmobi.com)
- Public, transparent pricing
- Native iOS + Android app for in-person day-of-show
- Stable single-vendor roadmap (no acquisition churn)
Frequently asked questions
Is WebMobi a true replacement for Hopin / RingCentral Events?
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For most use cases, yes. WebMobi runs livestream + breakouts + virtual expo. For the heaviest pure-streaming workloads (50K+ concurrent viewers), we partner with dedicated streaming vendors via API.
How does pricing compare?
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A WebMobi Professional Event is $999 per event — all formats, virtual, hybrid and in-person, and it includes your growth subscription, still running. RingCentral Events publishes $99 per organizer per month, with a 30-day free trial limited by registration count. The other two paid tiers are neither named nor priced. Source: ringcentral.com, read 2026-08-19.
Will I lose recordings if I switch?
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No — export your recordings via the built-in download tool, then upload to WebMobi's on-demand library. Past-event content stays accessible to your attendee community.
Does WebMobi support hybrid (in-person + livestream)?
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Yes — that's the primary differentiator. The same event has both an in-person check-in/badge workflow and a livestream/virtual lobby. Attendees of both modes share one attendee record. Networking is in private beta — request activation at /demo or support@webmobi.com.
How long does migration take?
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Average 2 weeks. Week 1: data export + page rebuild + branding. Week 2: dry run + go-live — with integrations scoped for enterprise contracts. Faster if you're not mid-event-cycle.
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