Choosing the wrong virtual event platform can lead to low engagement, technical issues, and missed opportunities to connect with your audience.  

Imagine hosting a global conference only to have attendees struggle with registration, poor streaming quality, or limited networking options. This can result in financial loss, wasted time, and damaged credibility.  

But the good news is that the right platform can solve all of these problems. In this blog post, we’ll look at 10 platforms that combine marketing tools, content delivery, and networking features and their pricing.  

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📖 Useful read: Webinar Best Practices: A B2B Marketer’s Blueprint

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1. WebinarNinja  

WebinarNinja sets itself apart from other virtual event platforms with a simple way to host online gatherings. You can easily create various webinars with minimal technical know-how.  

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WebinarNinja Key Features  

Here are WebinarNinja’s detailed set of tools that are easy to use:  

Multiple Webinar Formats: Host live, automated, series, and hybrid webinars to suit various needs.  

Attendee Capacity: Accommodate up to 1.000 attendees per webinar with unlimited registrants.  

Presenter Options: Have up to 10 live presenters who can share a mic, camera and screen.  

Engagement Tools: Keep your attendees engaged with private messaging, Q&A sessions featuring upvoting, polls, and surveys.  

Resource Sharing: Share handouts and create attractive sales offers with timers.  

High-Quality Streaming: Deliver professional virtual events with HD video capabilities.  

No Downloads Required: Join and host webinars directly from your browser.  

And the best part is that you can customise it in any language and enjoy unlimited storage for webinar content.  

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WebinarNinja Pros & Cons

Pros

• A browser-based platform that works without software downloads.

• Easy-to-use interface that works well for non-technical users.  

• High-definition video and audio streaming.  

• Many engagement features.

• Automated email sequences to communicate with attendees.

• Immediate analytics to track performance.  

• 24/7 support.

Cons

• Limited customisation options for registration pages.  

• Built-in analytics are limited; detailed tracking requires external tools.  

• Managing multiple presenters during sessions needs better support.  

• No breakout rooms for smaller group discussions.  

• Simple polling features with limited question types.  

• Customer service can be slow to respond.

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WebinarNinja Pricing

WebinarNinja offers flexible pricing depending on your attendees' needs:

• Free Plan: Supports 10 live attendees, 20-minute sessions, 1 presenter, and 10 registrants per webinar.

• Pro Plan: £73-£222/month depending on attendees (100–1,000). Includes 4 hours of recording time and up to 4 presenters.

• Business Plan: £148-£295/month depending on attendees (100–1,000). Offers 8 hours of recording and up to 10 presenters.

Both paid plans include unlimited registrants, making them ideal for growing audiences. Do you need more presenters or recording time? Upgrade to the Business plan for extra capacity.

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2. Zoom Events  

This platform builds on Zoom’s 10-year-old video conferencing technology. You and other organisations can now host great virtual and hybrid gatherings that match in-person experiences without venue limitations.

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Zoom Events Key Features

Here are Zoom Events’ key features for impactful virtual and hybrid experiences:  

Multiple Event Formats: Host single-sessions, multi-sessions, and hybrid events all in one platform.  

Attendee Capacity: Supports small team meetings up to 10.000+ participants.  

Custom Event Hubs: Create branded event hubs with agendas, speaker bios, and ticketing options.  

Networking Spaces: Use breakout rooms and virtual lobbies to replicate in-person events.

Engagement Tools: Keep audiences involved with Q&A, polls, reactions, and live chats.  

Advanced Analytics: Track registrations, attendance, and engagement in real time.  

Integration: Connect with your CRM, marketing, and productivity apps for streamlined workflows.  

Enterprise Security: Deliver events with Zoom’s trusted enterprise-grade security.  

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Zoom Events Pros & Cons  

Pros

• Built on Zoom’s trusted video conferencing technology with HD quality.  

• Scales from small webinars to large multi-day conferences.  

• All-in-one platform perfect for registration, ticketing, agenda management, and hosting.  

• Branded event hubs to showcase agendas, speakers and sponsors.  

• Enterprise-level security and compliance for peace of mind.  

Cons

• Pricing can be higher compared to simpler webinar tools.  

• Some customisation features are limited without add-ons or integrations.  

• Best suited for organisations that already use Zoom, it might be less attractive to those on other platforms.  

• Complex, multi-session events require a learning session for organisations.  

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Zoom Events Pricing  

Zoom Events offers pricing designed to fit different event formats and audience sizes”  

• Monthly Plan: Is priced at £118, giving you access to Zoom's complete event platform for multi-session and hybrid gatherings.  

• Annual Plan: Priced at £1.186, it is ideal for organisations running frequent events who want consistent access.  

• Pay-Per-Attendee Plan: From £1472 for 1.000 attendee credits, with an additional £1.84 per extra attendee if you exceed your limit. Perfect for teams hosting occasional or varied-size events.  

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3. Webex

Webex by Cisco is a virtual event platform designed for large conferences, webinars, and hybrid events. You can host up to 100.000 attendees.

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Webex Key Features  

Here are some of the features the Webex platform has:  

High-capacity Events: Host virtual events that can accommodate up to 100.000 attendees.  

Interactive Tools: Engage your audience with features like Q&A sessions, polls, and chat functions.  

Customisable Branding: Personalise event interfaces with your organisation’s brand elements.  

Integration: Integrate the platform with different applications and services to streamline workflows and improve productivity.  

Advanced Analytics: Access detailed reports on your attendee engagement and event performance so you can inform future strategies.  

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Webex Pros & Cons  

Pros

• High-quality video streaming and audio.  

• Real-time collaboration tools and breakout rooms.  

• Strong security features for sensitive data.  

• Customisable event layout and branding.  

• Integrates with Cisco products and other tools.  

• Desktop and mobile app support.  

Cons  

• Complex interface for new users.  

• High pricing for advanced features.  

• Limited gamification options.  

• Mobile apps lack some desktop functionalities.  

• Configuration can be complex during troubleshooting.  

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Webex Pricing  

Free Plan: Unlimited meetings up to 40 minutes, calendar service integration, up to 100 attendees per meeting, advanced security and basic support.  

Webex Meet: £106/user/year, £8.83/user/month. It has everything the free plan offers, including an AI assistant, 10GB of cloud recording storage, support for up to 200 attendees per meeting, premium calling features, and interactive elements.  

Webex Suite: £198/user/year, £ 16.56/user/month. It has everything listed in Webex Meet, including a business phone number, call any number, 6-way conference calling, visual voicemail, and unlimited local and domestic long-distance calling.  

Webex Enterprise: No price available. Contact sales for details. It has everything listed in Webex Suite, supporting up to 1,000 attendees, and is FedRAMP authorised for security. Specific plans also include Webex events.  

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Remo  

Remo has a special layout that replicates a real-world networking experience. Attendees can move between virtual tables and make real connections.  

Remo Key Features  

Let’s look at some of the key features Remo provides:

Virtual Event Space: Host events in virtual spaces that replicate in-person layouts for a more immersive experience.  

Breakout Rooms: Have focused discussions and smaller group interactions within larger events.  

Real-Time Chat & Networking: Keep attendees connected with live chats, networking lounges, and interactive sessions.  

Customisable Branding: Personalise event interfaces and layouts with your organisation’s branding.  

Cross-Platform Access: Join and host events via browser or mobile app for maximum flexibility.  

Engagement Tools: Boost interaction with polls, Q&A sessions, and other participant features.  

Advanced Analytics: Track attendee interactions and engagements.

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Remo Pros & Cons  

Pros

• Great for networking-focused events.  

• User-friendly interface and set-up.  

• Highly engaging for smaller groups.  

• Breakout rooms are designed for focused discussions.  

• Browser-based mobile app support.  

Cons

• Limited scalability for larger groups.  

• High pricing for premium features.  

• Less robust analytics compared to other competitors.  

• First-time users might find navigation difficult.  

• Some technical issues, such as the host being unable to join.  

• Limited hybrid support.  

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Remo Pricing

Remo offers plans for startups and enterprises - they offer a 14-day free trial.  

Starter Plan: Starting at £147/month, 200 attendees per event, 20 organiser licenses, 6 content/resource displays and free and paid ticketing.  

One-Time Events: Starting at £514, features from the starter plan + 100 attendees per event, ability to scale your event size, layout and room based on event needs, flexible organisers and content/resource displays and customer support.  

Enterprise Plan: Price is custom, you get all the features in the One-Time Events pack + 5 event managers, a dedicated Customer Success Rep, unlimited “always open” event spaces and enterprise-ready security.  

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5. Livestorm

Livestorm is a browser-based virtual event platform where you can host webinars, virtual meetings, and online events without requiring downloads.  

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Livestorm Key Features

Let’s look at some of the features Livestorm offers:  

Browser-Based Access: Your participants don’t need to download anything; they can join directly from their browser.  

Interactive Engagement Tools: You can use polls, Q&A sessions, and chats to engage your audience.  

Customisable Branding: Personalise event rooms, registration pages, and emails so they align with your organisation’s branding.  

Advanced Analytics: Access detailed reports on event performance and attendee engagement.  

Integrations: Connect with your CRM system, email marketing platforms, and various other tools to streamline workflows and boost productivity.  

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Livestorm Pros & Cons

Pros

• Customisable pages for branding.  

• Supports up to 3.000 attendees.  

• Easy-to-use, intuitive interface.  

• Strong integration with marketing tools.  

• Free plans for smaller events.  

Cons  

• Limited features in the free plan.  

• Source tracking issues with HubSpot.  

• Enterprise features are locked behind a custom plan.

• No real-time translation or subtitles.  

• Only one screen or app can be shared at a time.  

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Livestorm Pricing  

• Free Plan: Host unlimited events up to 20 minutes each, support up to 30 contacts/month and 30 live events, no credit card needed, and unlimited team members are included.  

• Pro Plan: Starting from £77/month (billed annually), sessions up to 4 hours, up to 3000 live attendees/session, tiered by active contacts per month and higher tiers are available with annual billing.  

• Business Plan: Contact sales for pricing, sessions up to 4 hours, up to 3000 live attendees/session, includes VIP support, training via Livestorm Learning and flexible active contact add-ons.  

• Enterprise Plan: Contact sales for pricing, sessions up to 12 hours, up to 3000 attendees/session, includes advanced features like multiple workspaces, SAML SSO, dedicated account manager, SLAs, onboarding and deep integrations.  

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6. ON24  

ON24 is a webinar platform that’s designed for businesses that need advanced audience engagement and data-driven insights.  

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ON24 Key Features  

These are some of the features ON24 offers:  

Interactive Engagement Tools: Improve audience participation with Q&A sessions, live polls, and surveys.

Customisable Branding: Design event interfaces with your organisation’s brand elements.  

Advanced Analytics: Access thorough data on attendee behaviour and event performance.  

Integrations: Connect ON24 with various CRM systems and marketing automation platforms to streamline workflows.  

AI Content Creation: Use AI to automatically generate and repurpose content such as video highlights and transcripts.  

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ON24 Pros & Cons  

Pros

• AI tools for content creation and promotion.  

• Detailed analytics on attendee engagement.  

• Engagement features include polls, chats, and networking lounges.  

• Mobile and web-based access.  

• CRM integrations for tracking leads.  

• Content hub for on-demand resources.  

Cons

• High-priced subscriptions.  

• Dated interface and experiences.  

• Organisation-wide adaptation is slow.  

• Not great for highly interactive events.  

• Lacks a full-featured mobile app.  

• Reporting features require multiple exports for simple metrics.  

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ON24 Pricing  

Right now, pricing is not available.  

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7. Airmeet

This is a virtual event platform that is designed for engaging and interactive online events. It provides various event formats, including virtual summits, webinars, workshops and meetups.  

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Airmeet Key Features  

Let's go through Airmeet’s key features:  

Social Lounge & Virtual Tables: Network by allowing attendees to join virtual tables for video interactions.

‍Versatility: Support for larger audience groups without compromising audio and video quality.

‍Interactive Tools: Engage your attendees with features like polls, chat functionalities and Q&A sessions.

‍Customisable Branding: Personalise your event spaces with your organisation’s brand elements, including themes and logos.

‍Advanced Analytics: Access detailed data on attendee engagement and event performance to inform future marketing strategies.  

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Airmeet Pros & Cons  

Pros

• Networking tools such as 1 on 1 DMSs and meeting schedulers.  

• CRM integrations with Zapier and Salesforce.  

• Personalised attendee agendas.  

• Real-time engagement via chat, polls and Q&A.  

• Competitive pricing for SMBs.  

• AI-powered analytics.  

Cons

• Limited customisation compared to some competitors.  

• Connectivity issues happen occasionally.  

• Enterprise plans need custom pricing.  

• Managing events can feel complex.  

• Syncing issues with integration.  

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Airmeet Pricing  

Airmeet has a few plans for every organisation:  

• Premium Webinars: £146/monthly, £123/billed annually, up to 100 registrations/event, customisable, on-demand webinars, and 2 organisers.

• Events: Custom price/free trial, personalised event URL, live translations, up to 100 registrations/event, includes features of basic plan,in-person, virtual and hybrid event formats.

• Managed Event: Per event cost, starting from 100 attendees/event, multilingual closed captions and transcripts, content repurposing and dedicated event success manager.  

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8. RingCentral Events  

RingCentral Events, formerly known as Hopin, provides virtual, hybrid, and onsite events in various formats, including virtual conferences, workshops, and webinars.  

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RingCentral Events Key Features

RingCentral Events’ virtual platform has a few key features:  

Attendee Capacity: Support events with up to 100K attendees.  

Customisable Branding: Personalise event registration pages, interfaces and emails to reflect your company’s branding.  

Interactive Engagement Tools: Boost audience engagement with features such as live polls, chat functionalities and Q&A sessions.

Integration: Connect with 40+ apps and utilise public APIs to design the program to your specific needs.  

AI Features: Utilise AI for tasks such as multilingual caption translation and Q&A management.  

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RingCentral Events Pros & Cons

Pros  

• Clean, customisable interface.  

• Reliable and scalable platform.  

• AI promotional content and highlight clips.  

• Strong support.  

• Engagement tools.  

Cons  

• Cluttered chat and poll experience.  

• Ticketing and recording mismatches.  

• Feature gaps in networking and expo areas.  

• Occasional technical glitches.  

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RingCentral Events Pricing  

RingCentral offers various paid plans for all of your specific needs:  

Core Plan: £14/user/month, 100 participants, unlimited calls in the US and quality of service reports.  

Advanced Plan: £18/user/month,100-200 participants (depending on plan), unlimited calls in the US, adoption and usage reports and quality of service reports.

Ultra Plan: £25/user/month, unlimited calls in the US, 200 participants, quality of service reports, adoption and usage reports and customisable reports.  

RingCx Plan: £48/user/month (paid annually), unlimited calls in the US, number of participants unknown, advanced speech analytics, real-time and historical reports.  

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Things to Prioritise in Virtual Event Platforms  

It depends on your goals, but whether you aim to improve audience engagement or generate leads, the right virtual events platform should make those outcomes more effective and easier to achieve. Let’s discuss the areas you should evaluate when selecting a virtual event platform.  

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Engagement Tools & Features  

A virtual event platform that has polling, live chats, Q&A, and interactive elements helps turn your passive audience into active participants. Engaging your audience means you get a higher retention and conversion rate, and you will build stronger relationships with your prospects.  

You can also feed engagement data into your marketing automation tools and CRM systems to personalise follow-ups and improve lead nurturing. Tracking which attendees responded to polls, clicked on CTAs or asked any questions helps Sales and Marketing teams prioritise high-intent prospects and personalise their outreach.  

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📖 Useful read: B2B Guide to Planning & Hosting a Virtual Roundtable

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The Ability to Run On-Demand Webinars & Live Events  

Your organisation should be able to host and plan real-time events while repurposing content into on-demand webinars at the same time. This ensures that your investment in event content continues to deliver results and value even after the live event concludes.  

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Registration & Lead Generation  

Customisable registration pages, smooth sign-up flows, and automated reminders to help you attract the right attendees.

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Integration with CRM Systems  

Your data will stay isolated without CRM integration. A great platform connects your CRM directly to sync attendee insights, trigger personalised follow-ups and track engagement. This enables Marketing and Sales teams to convert attendees into sales-ready leads without manually entering data.  

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Data & Analytics  

The virtual events platform you choose should be strong and provide detailed analytics on engagement rates, audience drop-off points, registrations and conversions. By tracking these metrics, you can better your approach, optimise content and prove ROI.  

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User Friendly  

An intuitive and clean interface makes it easier to run, set up and scale virtual events without a complex learning curve. The best tools prioritise both attendees and organisations, reducing any possible friction and improving their experience.  

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Conclusion  

The best virtual event platforms are about creating engaging and high-impact experiences that deliver real business results.  

Whether you need on-demand capabilities or interactive features and strong CRM integrations, selecting the right platform ensures higher engagement, improved lead conversions and long-term ROI.

By focusing on easy-to-use, audience-friendly and data-driven insights, you can turn your virtual events into a powerful B2B marketing tool.  

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Virtual Event Platforms with MyOutreach  

Choosing the right virtual event platforms is important for B2B marketers who want to engage audiences, capture high-quality leads and drive pipeline growth. MyOutreach helps B2B SaaS businesses simplify their process by offering personalised solutions and combining event hosting, audience targeting and advanced analytics.  

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Want to learn more about how we can power your virtual events? Let’s talk!  

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