Cvent vs Hopin by RingCentral
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Cvent ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Event planners and marketing teams running conferences, webinars, and in-person events / Event marketers and conference organizers running online conferences, summits, and expos. The most feature-rich platform for complex, large-scale corporate events and conferences.
At a glance
| Cvent | Hopin by RingCentral | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Enterprise-scale complex events | Best-in-class audience networking |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quote-based, from $12k/yr) | $$$ (starts ~$7,500/yr) |
| HQ | Tysons, VA, USA | Belmont, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 2019 |
Cvent
The most feature-rich platform for complex, large-scale corporate events and conferences.
www.cvent.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026)
Hopin by RingCentral
The top platform for maximizing audience engagement and networking.
www.ringcentral.com/events.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.