Hopin by RingCentral vs Webex Events (formerly Socio)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026). Last verified June 27, 2026.
The short answer
Webex Events (formerly Socio) ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #3) for Event marketers and conference organizers running online conferences, summits, and expos / Event planners and marketing teams running conferences, webinars, and in-person events. The top choice for mobile-centric events with a focus on community and engagement.
At a glance
| Hopin by RingCentral | Webex Events (formerly Socio) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Best-in-class audience networking | Best-in-class mobile event app |
| Pricing | $$$ (starts ~$7,500/yr) | $$$ (From $3.5k/event) |
| HQ | Belmont, USA | Indianapolis, IN, USA |
| Founded | 2019 | 2016 |
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)
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
The top choice for mobile-centric events with a focus on community and engagement.
www.webex.com/events.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.