Webex Events (formerly Socio) vs Zoom Events

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Event Management Software. Last verified June 16, 2026.

The short answer

Webex Events (formerly Socio) ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #8) for 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

Webex Events (formerly Socio)Zoom Events
Top 11 rank#3 / The 11 Best Event Management Software#8 / The 11 Best Event Management Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.87.9
Best forBest-in-class mobile event appSimple multi-session virtual events
Pricing$$$ (From $3.5k/event)$$ (From $990/yr)
HQIndianapolis, IN, USASan Jose, CA, USA
Founded20162011

Webex Events (formerly Socio)

The top choice for mobile-centric events with a focus on community and engagement.

www.webex.com/events.html

See full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software

Zoom Events

An easy-to-use platform for virtual events, built on the familiar Zoom infrastructure.

explore.zoom.us/en/events/

See full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software

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