Hopin by RingCentral vs Goldcast
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026). Last verified June 27, 2026.
The short answer
Hopin by RingCentral ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Event marketers and conference organizers running online conferences, summits, and expos. The top platform for maximizing audience engagement and networking.
At a glance
| Hopin by RingCentral | Goldcast | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8 |
| Best for | Best-in-class audience networking | Revenue-focused B2B marketing events |
| Pricing | $$$ (starts ~$7,500/yr) | $$$$ (starts ~$15,000/yr) |
| HQ | Belmont, USA | Boston, USA |
| Founded | 2019 | 2020 |
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)
Goldcast
The best platform for tracking event-generated marketing pipeline.
www.goldcast.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.