Webex Events (formerly Socio) vs Welcome by G2
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
Webex Events (formerly Socio) ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #10) 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 top choice for mobile-centric events with a focus on community and engagement.
At a glance
| Webex Events (formerly Socio) | Welcome by G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Best-in-class mobile event app | Cinematic, broadcast-quality production |
| Pricing | $$$ (From $3.5k/event) | $$$$ (starts >$12,000/yr) |
| HQ | Indianapolis, IN, USA | Chicago, USA |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
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)
Welcome by G2
The top choice for producing beautiful, TV-quality virtual keynotes.
www.g2.com/eventsSee full entry in The 11 Best Virtual Event Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.