Hopin (now RingCentral Events) costs $8,000-$50,000+/year. SwarmTix charges just $0.99 + 1.5% per ticket. No contracts, no sales calls, no enterprise complexity.
No credit card required. No sales calls. No contracts.
Based on 2 events, 500 attendees each at $150
Hopin Annual
$15,000+
Annual contract
SwarmTix
$3,240
Pay per ticket
You Save
$11,760+
per year
Hopin was built for virtual events. If you're running in-person conferences, there's a better way.
Hopin requires expensive annual contracts. SwarmTix is pay-per-ticket with no minimums. Perfect for small teams and indie organizers.
Hopin requires weeks of sales calls and demos. SwarmTix lets you start selling tickets in 5 minutes with no sales process.
Hopin was built for virtual events during COVID. If you're primarily in-person, you're paying for features you don't need.
Hopin's virtual venue, expo halls, and networking rooms are overkill for most events. SwarmTix focuses on what you actually need.
Hopin was acquired by RingCentral. Product direction and pricing may change. SwarmTix is stable and focused on conference organizers.
Hopin requires dedicated staff to operate. SwarmTix is intuitive - create your first event in 5 minutes without training.
Enterprise features without enterprise complexity or pricing.
Yes! SwarmTix integrates with Zoom, YouTube, and Vimeo for hybrid events. The difference is we use tools you already know instead of a proprietary virtual platform.
SwarmTix handles ticketing, agendas, and access control. For live streaming, use Zoom, YouTube, or Vimeo - tools your attendees already know. No learning curve for anyone.
Correct. SwarmTix is 100% pay-per-ticket. You only pay $0.99 + 1.5% when you sell tickets. No minimums, no commitments, cancel anytime.
Absolutely. Export your attendee list from Hopin, and you can import contacts to SwarmTix. Our team can help with migration if needed.
For in-person events, networking happens naturally. For virtual sessions, Zoom's breakout rooms work great. You don't need a complex virtual venue for most conferences.
Join 500+ tech conference organizers who chose simple pricing over enterprise contracts.
No credit card required. No contracts. No sales calls.