Editor's note, November 1, 2026: Rebuilt list: the 2022 list of six hybrid event platforms re-ranked and rewritten as nine platforms compared on hybrid features, pricing and public reviews, checked on 1 November 2026.
How we choose: we research each tool on its own site, check prices at the source and read what users say in public reviews. Our method
vFairs is the best hybrid event platform for most organizers. It runs registration, onsite check-in and badges, an event app and a 3D virtual venue from one setup, and it assigns a project manager to every event. If you run a large program of events across a company, choose Cvent. If you want to see a price before you talk to sales, start with EventMobi, which sells single events from $3,000.
A hybrid event serves two audiences at once: the people in the room and the people online. The platform has to treat them as one event, with registration options for each group, sessions streamed from the room, shared Q&A, polls and chat, and networking that crosses the two. It also has to handle the venue side, such as check-in, badges and exhibitor lead capture. If you are still planning the event itself, read our step-by-step guide to hosting a hybrid event and why hybrid events matter for B2B.
Two things separate these platforms more than features do. The first is the pricing model: per event, per year, per registration or by quote, with streaming included on some platforms and sold as an add-on on others. The second is where the platform started. Some began as event apps for in-person conferences, others as virtual venues, so check that both halves are strong for your kind of event. Prices below were checked on 1 November 2026 and are in US dollars.
The list at a glance
| # | Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan | Team |
|---|
| 1 |  vFairs | Hybrid conferences, trade shows and job fairs that need one platform and hands-on help | Quote on request | No | Sales and marketing |
| 2 |  Cvent | Large companies that run a full program of in-person, hybrid and virtual events and webinars | Quote on request | No | Sales and marketing |
| 3 |  Bizzabo | B2B marketing teams that run a yearly program of conferences, field events and webinars | $17,999 per year (3 users) | No | Sales and marketing |
| 4 |  Whova | Conferences and associations that want an event app both audiences find easy to use | Quote on request | No | Sales and marketing |
| 5 |  EventMobi | Organizers of one or a few conferences a year who want clear pricing | $3,000 per event | No | Sales and marketing |
| 6 |  Accelevents | Event teams that want one attendee record across onsite and remote, with a published price | $7,500 for one event (Professional) | No | Sales and marketing |
| 7 |  Stova | Teams that want published package prices with a virtual platform included | $1,995 plus $3.00 per registration | No | Sales and marketing |
| 8 |  InEvent | Teams that want a dedicated hybrid plan quoted per registration | Quote on request | No | Sales and marketing |
| 9 |  Swapcard | Trade shows and associations that sell exhibitor and sponsor packages | Quote on request | No | Sales and marketing |
How we chose
We ranked each platform on the five points of our published method, in this order. First, fit: how well it runs one event for an in-person and an online audience from the same setup. Second, the features that matter for hybrid events, taken from vendor documentation: registration for both audiences, streaming of in-room sessions, shared engagement tools, networking across audiences, onsite check-in and badges, and exhibitor lead capture. Third, price and how clearly it is stated, including published starting prices, add-on costs for streaming and any trial. Fourth, what users report in public reviews on G2. Fifth, whether the product is actively developed.
Every platform was researched on its own website, pricing page and product documentation, and in public reviews on G2. Platforms built for both audiences rank above those that lean on one side, such as Swapcard, which focuses on the in-person show floor. Webinar tools such as Livestorm were left out of the ranking because they do not handle the venue. For promoting the online half of your event, see our guide to virtual event marketing.
Best for hybrid conferences, trade shows and job fairs that need one platform and hands-on help
1. vFairs
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- Quote on request
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
The best all-round hybrid platform. It serves the room and the remote audience from the same setup and assigns a project manager to every event, but you need a quote to see the price.
Why it's on the list
vFairs is built for running both audiences from one setup. It runs separate registration flows for in-person and remote attendees, with different tickets, rates and reminders per group, and pairs onsite badge printing, QR or facial recognition check-in and lead retrieval with a 3D virtual venue that can mirror the onsite layout. Keynote and breakout stages can be streamed into that virtual venue, so remote attendees watch live alongside the room. Every plan comes with a dedicated project manager. It holds about 4.7 out of 5 on G2 from more than 1,700 reviews, with support and ease of use praised most.
Pros
- Separate registration flows for in-person and remote attendees from one setup
- Onsite check-in, badges and lead retrieval plus a 3D virtual venue
- Dedicated project manager on every plan and event
- About 4.7 out of 5 on G2 from more than 1,700 reviews
Cons
- No published prices and no free plan
- Limited customization is a common G2 complaint
- Some reviewers report technical issues such as delayed livestream replays
Who it's for
Organizers of conferences, trade shows, job fairs and fundraisers who want the remote audience to get the same event as the room, with support on every event.
Who should skip it
Teams that want to sign up and build an event alone, or that need a price before a sales call. EventMobi and Accelevents publish starting prices.
More about vFairs: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for large companies that run a full program of in-person, hybrid and virtual events and webinars
2. Cvent
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- Quote on request
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
The most complete enterprise suite. It covers registration, the attendee app, onsite check-in and, since April 2026, the ON24 webinar platform, but it is priced by quote and takes time to learn.
Why it's on the list
Cvent splits a hybrid event into three products that work together. Registration handles sign-up, agendas, websites, payments and housing, Attendee Hub gives both audiences a mobile event app and virtual experience with live and on-demand video, chat, Q&A and polls, and OnArrival runs kiosk check-in, on-demand badge printing and session check-in at the venue. Cvent completed its purchase of ON24, a webinar platform for B2B marketing, on 1 April 2026, which brings webinars into the same vendor. Prices are by quote, with a Professional option that licenses only the solutions you need and an Enterprise option that includes them all. It holds about 4.3 out of 5 on G2 from more than 2,000 reviews, where registration and check-in are praised and cost and the learning curve are the main complaints.
Pros
- Registration, attendee app, onsite tools and webinars from one vendor
- Venue sourcing, room blocks and exhibitor tools for large programs
- 24/7 support from a client services team of more than 1,800 people, by Cvent's count
- More than 2,000 G2 reviews
Cons
- No published prices
- Cost and a steep learning curve are the most common G2 complaints
- More platform than a single small event needs
Who it's for
Enterprise marketing and event teams that run sales kickoffs, user conferences, trade show programs and webinars across the year.
Who should skip it
Teams that run one or two events a year. A per-event option such as EventMobi or Accelevents costs less to start.
More about Cvent: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for b2B marketing teams that run a yearly program of conferences, field events and webinars
3. Bizzabo
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- $17,999 per year (3 users)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
A strong choice for marketing-led event programs, with the virtual venue and onsite check-in in the core product and a published starting price, but only as a yearly subscription.
Why it's on the list
Bizzabo says all users can run in-person, virtual and hybrid events with its core features, which include a virtual event venue with in-session chat, polls and Q&A, Simulive streaming of pre-recorded sessions, breakout rooms, self-service or staffed check-in and badge customization. Its Event Experience OS costs $499 per user per month, billed annually, with a minimum of three users, which comes to $17,999 per year for unlimited events and registrations. Studio-quality virtual production, advanced onsite tools, CRM integrations and networking with matchmaking are premium add-ons. It holds about 4.3 out of 5 on G2 from about 440 reviews, with ease of use and support praised and limited customization the main complaint.
Pros
- Published starting price with unlimited events and registrations
- Virtual venue, streaming studio and onsite check-in in the core product
- Klik SmartBadge wearables for networking and lead capture
Cons
- Annual subscription only, from $17,999 per year
- Several key capabilities are premium add-ons
- Limited customization is the most common G2 complaint
Who it's for
Corporate and B2B marketing teams that run several events a year and want them connected to tools such as HubSpot or Marketo.
Who should skip it
Anyone running a single event. Bizzabo does not sell single-event licences.
More about Bizzabo: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for conferences and associations that want an event app both audiences find easy to use
4. Whova
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- Quote on request
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
The highest-rated attendee app on this list. In-person and remote attendees share the same features, and live streams come in through integrations such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Why it's on the list
Whova gives in-person and remote attendees the same app on mobile and desktop, with personalized agendas, announcements targeted at one audience, Q&A, polls, networking and session recordings for remote attendees to watch later. Sessions can be limited to certain attendee types, and live streams come from Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or as embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos. It also covers registration, check-in, badges, exhibitors and calls for speakers. Prices are by quote, and a trial is available after a 20-minute demo. It holds about 4.8 out of 5 on G2 from more than 1,500 reviews, with ease of use praised most.
Pros
- About 4.8 out of 5 on G2 from more than 1,500 reviews
- Same app features for in-person and remote attendees
- Trial available after a short demo
Cons
- No published prices
- Missing features and too many notifications are common G2 complaints
- Streams through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube or Vimeo rather than a built-in broadcast studio
Who it's for
Conference and association organizers who care most about attendee adoption of the event app.
Who should skip it
Teams that want a native broadcast studio and a full virtual venue. vFairs or Bizzabo go further on the remote side.
More about Whova: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for organizers of one or a few conferences a year who want clear pricing
5. EventMobi
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- $3,000 per event
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
The clearest pricing on this list. You can pay per event from $3,000, with streaming as an add-on, or buy a yearly package with unlimited events.
Why it's on the list
EventMobi publishes its starting prices, which few event platforms do. Per-event pricing starts at $3,000, yearly pricing at $8,900 with unlimited events, and streaming and video storage for virtual and hybrid events are add-on packs from $500 per event. For hybrid events it streams in-person sessions to remote attendees, can gate sessions for one audience, and gives both audiences the same Q&A, live polls, chat, surveys and gamification, with recordings on demand afterwards. Onsite, it offers badge printing and check-in hardware to buy or rent. It holds about 4.6 out of 5 on G2 from more than 200 reviews, with ease of use and support praised most.
Pros
- Published prices, per event or per year
- No fees on free or paid tickets
- Same engagement tools for both audiences
- Working trial environment after a demo
Cons
- Streaming and video storage cost extra
- Standard CRM integrations start at $1,000 each
- Fewer G2 reviews than the largest platforms
Who it's for
Associations and companies that run one or a few hybrid conferences a year and want to budget before talking to sales.
Who should skip it
Large enterprises that need venue sourcing and room blocks. Cvent covers those.
More about EventMobi: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for event teams that want one attendee record across onsite and remote, with a published price
6. Accelevents
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- $7,500 for one event (Professional)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
A good fit for teams that hate reconciling two audiences. Everything writes to one attendee record, and the single-event plan has a published starting price, but virtual tools are a paid add-on.
Why it's on the list
Accelevents keeps registration, check-in, the event app, streaming and reporting on one attendee record, so a registrant who switches from remote to onsite stays one person, with badge and session access updated together. It offers kiosk check-in, badge printing and exhibitor lead capture onsite, and streams sessions from its own studio or your A/V provider with access set per session. The Professional plan for one event starts at $7,500 and the Business plan for unlimited events at $13,500, but virtual functionality is a paid add-on on every plan. It holds about 4.7 out of 5 on G2 from more than 150 reviews, with support and ease of use praised most.
Pros
- One attendee record across registration, check-in, app and streaming
- Published starting prices, including a single-event plan
- 24/7 live support and unlimited admin seats on every plan
Cons
- Virtual functionality is a paid add-on
- Limited customization and hard-to-find settings are G2 complaints
- Higher entry price than EventMobi
Who it's for
Event teams that run in-person-first hybrid conferences and want clean reporting across both audiences.
Who should skip it
Teams whose events are mostly online. The virtual add-on adds to the cost; a webinar tool may be enough.
More about Accelevents: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for teams that want published package prices with a virtual platform included
7. Stova
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- $1,995 plus $3.00 per registration
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
The successor to Aventri from the old version of this list. Its first package includes a virtual platform, and package prices are published, but it scores lower on G2 than the platforms above.
Why it's on the list
Aventri merged with MeetingPlay in 2022 and the combined company now operates as Stova, so Stova takes Aventri's place on this list. Its Virtual Experience and Webinars product runs sessions live, pre-recorded, simu-live or from an RTMP feed in a branded virtual lobby, lets you switch between virtual and hybrid if a speaker cannot travel, and tracks dwell time to issue certificates automatically. Onsite it offers badge printing, self-service and session check-in and lead retrieval. Packages start at $1,995 plus $3.00 per registration for Core, which includes the virtual platform. It holds about 4.2 out of 5 on G2 from 198 reviews, where support is praised and navigation is the main complaint.
Pros
- Published package prices with per-registration fees
- Virtual platform included from the first package
- Switch between virtual and hybrid without rebuilding the program
Cons
- Lower G2 rating than most platforms here
- Some reviewers find the back end full of tabs and steps
- Onsite services are priced on request
Who it's for
Former Aventri customers and event teams that run conferences and sales kickoffs and want to estimate cost per attendee.
Who should skip it
Teams that put ease of use first. Whova and vFairs score higher on G2.
More about Stova: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for teams that want a dedicated hybrid plan quoted per registration
8. InEvent
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- Quote on request
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
A capable hybrid option with its own V&H Full plan, AI translation and facial recognition check-in, but prices come only by quote.
Why it's on the list
InEvent sells a separate plan per format, and V&H Full is its hybrid plan, combining the Live Studio and Virtual Lobby with the in-person tools and a dedicated project management team. Onsite it offers badge printing, self-service check-in, session control with QR codes or wearable bands and a facial recognition check-in app, and it adds automatic AI translation and Salesforce integration. InEvent says it replies to quote requests by email the same business day with a price per registration, and enterprise accounts start at 300 registrations a year. It holds about 4.5 out of 5 on G2 from 145 reviews, with support and ease of use praised and reporting and the learning curve criticised.
Pros
- Dedicated hybrid plan with a project management team
- AI translation and facial recognition check-in
- Same-day quotes by email, without a demo
Cons
- No published prices
- Upgrades only; InEvent does not allow downgrades
- Reporting and the learning curve are G2 complaints
Who it's for
Corporate event teams that want hybrid, in-person and webinar tools from one vendor with enterprise terms at a modest volume.
Who should skip it
Teams that want to compare prices online first. EventMobi, Accelevents and Stova publish theirs.
More about InEvent: pricing, features and alternatives
Best for trade shows and associations that sell exhibitor and sponsor packages
9. Swapcard
Sales and marketing- Starting price
- Quote on request
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Price checked
- November 1, 2026
The best pick when networking and exhibitor leads matter most. It streams sessions, but its focus is the in-person show floor.
Why it's on the list
Swapcard calls itself a revenue-first event platform for associations, trade shows and conference organizers. Its event app includes AI matchmaking, meeting scheduling and an AI assistant that ranks booth leads by intent, and exhibitors get virtual booth profiles, chat, lead scanning and CRM export. It covers live and pre-recorded streaming, registration, self check-in and badge printing. Pricing combines an annual licence with per-attendee rates, by quote, across Starter (up to 200 attendees a year), Professional (up to 1,000) and Enterprise (unlimited). It holds about 4.6 out of 5 on G2 from about 225 reviews, with matchmaking and support praised and bugs and no offline access criticised.
Pros
- AI matchmaking and meeting scheduling
- Strong exhibitor lead capture and CRM export
- SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified
Cons
- No published prices
- Built mainly for the in-person show floor
- Bugs and no offline access are G2 complaints
Who it's for
Trade show organizers and associations that need to prove return on investment to exhibitors and sponsors.
Who should skip it
B2B companies running their own hybrid user conference. vFairs or Bizzabo put more weight on the remote audience.
More about Swapcard: pricing, features and alternatives
Also considered
- Livestorm: A webinar platform for live, on-demand and automated webinars and virtual events. It covers the online half of an event but is not built for the in-person side, such as check-in and badges.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hybrid event platform?
A hybrid event platform runs one event for two audiences, the people at the venue and the people joining online. It usually covers registration for both groups, onsite check-in and badges, streaming to remote attendees, an event app for networking and Q&A, and reports that combine both audiences.
What features should a hybrid event platform have?
Look for separate registration options for in-person and remote attendees, streaming of in-room sessions, shared Q&A, polls and chat, networking between both audiences, exhibitor lead capture onsite and online, and recordings on demand afterwards. Check which of these are in the base price and which are add-ons.
How much does a hybrid event platform cost?
On 1 November 2026, EventMobi started at $3,000 per event, Stova at $1,995 plus $3.00 per registration, Accelevents at $7,500 for one event and Bizzabo at $17,999 per year. Cvent, vFairs, Whova, InEvent and Swapcard price by quote. Streaming is an add-on on some platforms, so compare the total for your event.
What happened to Hopin and Aventri?
Hopin's events product is now RingCentral Events, according to Hopin's own website. Aventri merged with MeetingPlay in 2022 and now operates as Stova, which is on this list.
Can I run a hybrid event with Zoom or a webinar tool?
For simple events, yes. A webinar tool such as Livestorm can run the online half, and several hybrid platforms, such as Whova, bring in live streams from Zoom or Microsoft Teams. A webinar tool on its own does not manage onsite check-in, badges or exhibitor leads at the venue, which is what a hybrid platform adds.
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