Best Virtual Event Platforms in 2026

RingCentral Events, formerly Hopin, is built for virtual-first conferences. Attendees move between a main stage, breakout sessions, an expo area and networking spaces, which gives a large online event a sense of place that a single webinar link cannot match. Production tools, registration and analytics sit in the same platform.

The buying model is the main friction. Current pricing is quote-based in the pages we checked, so a small organiser cannot budget from a price list alone. For a large virtual conference, though, the combined venue, booths and networking justify a demo and a quote.

Zoom Events suits organisers whose audience already knows Zoom. Multi-day conferences can run parallel sessions, ticketing and registration, while attendees join from a familiar interface without learning a new venue. That familiarity reduces support questions on event day, which matters for professional conferences.

The cost structure needs care. The Events price sits beside a Zoom Workplace plan, and attendee limits vary by tier, so the total bill is higher than the headline figure. For a Zoom-first organisation, the trade is worth it, while a networking-led event may prefer Airmeet or Remo.

vFairs is the expo pick. Virtual halls, branded booths, live chat and video meetings at booths, and resume or lead capture tools make it a strong fit for trade shows, career fairs and large sponsored events. Exhibitors get a visible presence, and attendees can browse much as they would at a physical show.

Setup is heavier than a webinar tool, and pricing is quoted per event or program, so small organisers should budget for a project, not just a subscription. For a flagship expo, the immersive venue and sponsor tools are the reason to choose vFairs.

Airmeet balances conference structure with real networking. Multi-track sessions, exhibitor booths and a mobile app cover the formal program, while social lounges and speed networking give attendees a reason to stay after sessions end. A limited free tier lets a small organiser test the format before paying.

Pricing tiers can confuse first-time buyers, since webinar and event plans differ and larger programs are quoted. Check attendee limits and session counts for the exact tier, and run a small event first to test networking adoption before a flagship conference.

Whova is the hybrid conference pick. Its attendee app handles agendas, session details, networking, exhibitor listings and announcements for both in-person and virtual attendees, which keeps one audience instead of two separate experiences. Academic conferences, associations and professional events use Whova widely for that reason.

Pricing is quoted, so budgeting needs a conversation and an attendee estimate. A purely virtual event may find a virtual-first platform cheaper, but a hybrid event that needs one strong app for both audiences will find Whova hard to beat.

BigMarker suits teams that run webinars weekly and summits quarterly. Attendees join from a browser, the same platform handles live and on-demand content, and integrations feed leads into CRMs and marketing tools. For a marketing team, the webinar workflow is the core strength.

The platform is less of a virtual venue than vFairs or RingCentral Events, so a multi-stage expo with booths will feel constrained. Pricing is custom in current listings, so request a quote based on attendee volume and frequency before comparing it with a subscription tool.

Accelevents covers the full event cycle, from registration pages and ticketing to a mobile app, live sessions and post-event analytics. On-site tools such as badge scanning and lead retrieval help hybrid events, while analytics show session attendance, networking activity and registration sources in one report.

Cost is the barrier for small organisers. Entry packages are priced per event at a level that suits professional conferences more than community meetups. For a marketing-led hybrid program that must prove return on investment, the analytics and flat-fee structure can justify the price.

Remo is the simplest networking pick in this list. Attendees sit at virtual tables, join conversations by moving between tables, and return to a main stage for presentations. That table model works well for meetups, workshops and community events where conversation matters more than a formal expo.

Scale is the limit. Remo is not the tool for a large multi-track conference with hundreds of exhibitors, and sponsor features are thinner than in vFairs or Whova. For a small networking event, the low learning curve and natural table format are genuine advantages.