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BigMarker vs RingCentral Events

BigMarker and RingCentral Events are both webinars & events tools. BigMarker is aimed at enterprise and small businesses, while RingCentral Events is aimed at enterprise.

BigMarker

Webinar and virtual, hybrid event platform for B2B marketing teams

RingCentral Events

Virtual and hybrid event platform (formerly Hopin)

PricingPaidPaid · $119
Starting priceNot published$119/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trial—30 days
Built forEnterprise, Small businesses, AgenciesEnterprise
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb
CountryUS · 2010US · 2019
Rating——

Choose BigMarker if

B2B marketing teams that run frequent webinars and larger virtual or hybrid events and need CRM-ready engagement data.

  • Webinars and large events in a single platform
  • Deep CRM and marketing automation sync for B2B teams
  • Strong engagement tools that generate useful lead data

Look elsewhere if: Small teams running a few simple webinars on a tight budget (Demio, Livestorm, Zoom Webinars).

Choose RingCentral Events if

Large event organizers.

  • Full conference features
  • Networking
  • Hybrid

Look elsewhere if: Small webinars.

BigMarker vs RingCentral Events pricing

BigMarker

  • BasicCustomWebcast plan; 1 host license, quote only
  • ProfessionalCustomWebcast plan; up to 4 host licenses, quote only
  • EnterpriseCustomWebcast plan; up to 100 host licenses, quote only

RingCentral Events

  • Events Pro$119/organizer/mo$99 paid annually; annual commitment; webinars and virtual
  • Events Pro+CustomPrice not listed; contact sales
  • EnterpriseCustomContact sales

BigMarker · Key features

  • Browser-based webinars with no download for attendees
  • Simulive, automated and evergreen webinar replays
  • Polls, Q&A, handouts, offers and breakout rooms
  • Virtual, hybrid and in-person event tools with badge printing and check-in
  • Media Hubs for on-demand video, learning and resource libraries
  • BigMarker AI for derivative content and lead scoring

Cons

  • No public pricing; every plan requires a sales quote
  • No self-serve free trial
  • Many settings make setup slower than simpler tools

RingCentral Events · Key features

  • Virtual stages
  • Sessions
  • Networking
  • Expo booths
  • Hybrid check-in
  • Analytics

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Transition after acquisition
  • Complex

BigMarker vs RingCentral Events: FAQ

Do BigMarker and RingCentral Events have a free plan?

BigMarker has no free plan. RingCentral Events has no free plan, a 30-day free trial.

Which is better for small businesses, BigMarker or RingCentral Events?

BigMarker lists small businesses as a core audience, while RingCentral Events is aimed more at enterprise.

Not sure yet?