CrowdPass vs Hopin
The In-Person-First Alternative to Hopin
Hopin (now RingCentral Events) rose to prominence during the pandemic as a leading virtual event platform. While it has pivoted to include hybrid and in-person features, its DNA remains virtual-first. Following its acquisition by RingCentral, the platform's future roadmap and pricing structure have shifted toward the RingCentral ecosystem.
Choose CrowdPass if you need
- Your events are primarily in-person and need NFC badges, access control, and on-site technology
- You want a stable, independent platform not subject to corporate acquisition pivots
- Badge printing, lead retrieval, and attendee tracking are essential for your events
- You need SMS messaging, photo booths, and waivers alongside registration and check-in
Choose Hopin if you need
- Your events are primarily virtual or heavily hybrid with large virtual audiences
- You're already in the RingCentral ecosystem and want unified video/events tooling
Bottom Line
Hopin was built for virtual events and it shows — its in-person capabilities lag behind purpose-built platforms. CrowdPass was built for in-person events with NFC technology at its core. Choose CrowdPass for in-person; consider Hopin/RingCentral only if virtual is your primary format.
Feature comparison
Pricing comparison
CrowdPass
From $4/attendee with per-event and subscription plans
Hopin
RingCentral Events pricing starts around $750/event or custom annual pricing; exact costs vary since the RingCentral acquisition
CrowdPass provides significantly more on-site value per dollar. Hopin's pricing is optimized for virtual event hosting, with in-person features still maturing.
Where CrowdPass wins
Purpose-Built for In-Person Events
CrowdPass was designed from the ground up for in-person events with NFC technology. Hopin was built for virtual events and has been retrofitting in-person capabilities.
NFC Access Control & Badge Printing
CrowdPass offers professional badge printing, NFC wristbands, and multi-zone access control — none of which Hopin provides for in-person events.
Platform Stability
CrowdPass is an independent, focused event technology company. Hopin's acquisition by RingCentral introduced uncertainty about product direction, pricing, and long-term support.
Offline Reliability
CrowdPass works offline for check-in and access control. Hopin, as a virtual-first platform, inherently depends on internet connectivity for core functionality.
Where Hopin wins
Virtual Event Infrastructure
Hopin/RingCentral Events offers native virtual stages, breakout rooms, virtual networking areas, and expo halls that handle thousands of concurrent virtual attendees.
Hybrid Event Integration
For events where virtual attendance is a major component, Hopin's ability to seamlessly blend in-person and virtual experiences under one platform can reduce complexity.
Switching from Hopin
Migrating is easier than you think. Here's how.
Assess Your In-Person vs. Virtual Split
If more than 70% of your attendees are in-person, CrowdPass will deliver a dramatically better on-site experience. For heavily virtual events, evaluate if you need both platforms.
Migrate Registration and Attendee Data
Export your Hopin attendee lists, registration forms, and event configurations. CrowdPass's import tools handle CSV data from any platform.
Deploy NFC On-Site Technology
Replace Hopin's basic QR check-in with CrowdPass NFC badges, wristbands, and multi-zone access control for a professional in-person experience Hopin can't match.
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