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RingCentral Events vs Livestorm

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

RingCentral Events

Virtual and hybrid event platform (formerly Hopin)

Livestorm

Browser-based webinars with marketing features

PricingPaid · $119Paid
Starting price$119/moNot published
Free planNoNo
Free trial30 days—
Built forEnterpriseSmall businesses, Enterprise
Platformswebweb
CountryUS · 2019FR · 2016
Rating——

Choose RingCentral Events if

Large event organizers.

  • Full conference features
  • Networking
  • Hybrid

Look elsewhere if: Small webinars.

Choose Livestorm if

B2B marketing and customer success teams running recurring webinars.

  • No download for attendees
  • Strong marketing integrations
  • Automated webinar options

Look elsewhere if: Massive conferences or heavily produced broadcasts.

RingCentral Events vs Livestorm pricing

RingCentral Events

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

Livestorm

  • Pro$2.50/attendeeYearly credit pack, from 400 credits ($1,000/yr); 4h sessions
  • EnterpriseCustom12h sessions, dedicated CSM, enterprise integrations

RingCentral Events · Key features

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

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Transition after acquisition
  • Complex

Livestorm · Key features

  • Browser-based webinars without downloads
  • Registration pages and email reminders
  • Polls, Q&A, chat and CTAs
  • On-demand and automated webinars
  • Engagement analytics and CRM sync
  • Branding and custom fields

Cons

  • Per-attendee credits add up for large audiences
  • No free plan
  • Large events need higher tiers

RingCentral Events vs Livestorm: FAQ

Do RingCentral Events and Livestorm have a free plan?

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

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

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

Not sure yet?