The Reliable Hopin Alternative for Hybrid Conferences
Hopin changed its pricing, ownership, and feature set multiple times. Who's In Conference offers stable, transparent $49/month pricing — hybrid-first, with AI matchmaking, QR badges, and sponsor portals included.
Why Organisers Are Moving Away From Hopin
Hopin pioneered virtual events in 2020. But as conferences return to hybrid and in-person, its virtual-first DNA creates friction for the events most organisers run today.
Unpredictable pricing — changed multiple times since 2020
Transparent flat pricing — $49/mo Starter, $149/mo Pro
Virtual-first design — in-person is an afterthought
Hybrid-first — in-person QR check-in + virtual access
Platform instability through ownership changes
Stable Firebase infrastructure with 99.9% uptime
Per-attendee fees for larger events
Flat monthly rate — unlimited attendees
No AI matchmaking for attendees
AI matchmaking for in-person + virtual attendees
Proprietary streaming can't be customised
Embed any streaming tool (YouTube, Zoom, Vimeo)
Hybrid Conference Management That Actually Works
- In-person QR check-in at the door
- Virtual attendee access via any streaming tool
- AI matchmaking for in-person + virtual attendees
- QR code, custom, and LinkedIn-imported badges
- Multi-day multi-track agendas
- Sponsor portals with lead analytics
- Apple & Google Wallet session passes
- Personal attendee schedule builder
- WhatsApp session reminders
- Real-time attendance analytics
- Session-level check-in tracking
- No-download PWA — works on any device
A Note on Platform Stability
Hopin has been through significant changes since its pandemic-era peak: a major pivot away from virtual events, multiple pricing model changes, and company restructuring.
For organisers planning conferences 6–12 months out, platform stability matters. You need to know the tool you configure today will work the same on event day.
Who's In Conference is built on Firebase infrastructure, maintained by a focused team, with a stable product roadmap and transparent pricing that doesn't change quarter to quarter.
What Organisers Say After Switching from Hopin
"We couldn't trust Hopin's pricing from one quarter to the next. Who's In Conference is $49/month, period. It made budgeting for our annual conference actually possible."
Tom V.
Developer Community Summit, Amsterdam
"Hopin is great if your event is 100% virtual. Ours is 80% in-person. Who's In Conference was designed for that — the QR check-in and badge printing alone made the switch worth it."
Lena B.
Hybrid Industry Conference, Berlin
"The AI matchmaking works for both our in-person and remote attendees. Our virtual participants feel just as connected as those in the room — that's genuinely hard to achieve."
Cyrus M.
Annual Product Summit, Dubai
Frequently Asked Questions
Why switch from Hopin to Who's In Conference?▼
Hopin built its reputation during the pandemic when virtual-only events were the norm — but the platform has gone through multiple ownership changes, pricing pivots, and feature rollbacks since then. Who's In Conference is a stable, hybrid-first platform with transparent $49/month pricing that doesn't change based on your attendee count or add-on features. If your conference is primarily in-person with a virtual component, Who's In is purpose-built for that.
How does Who's In Conference pricing compare to Hopin?▼
Hopin's pricing has changed multiple times and now varies based on features and event size — typically starting from $99/month for basic functionality, with additional per-attendee charges for larger events (as of March 2026, subject to change). Who's In Conference charges a flat $49/month (Starter) or $149/month (Pro), plus 2.7% on paid tickets only. No per-attendee fees, no feature add-ons, no surprises.
Is Who's In Conference hybrid-first like Hopin?▼
Yes — and we'd argue Who's In is more genuinely hybrid. Hopin was designed for virtual audiences, with in-person features added later. Who's In Conference is designed around the in-person experience — QR check-in, badge printing, physical sponsor booths — with virtual attendee access built alongside it, not bolted on.
Does Who's In Conference have AI matchmaking?▼
Yes. Who's In Conference includes AI-powered attendee matchmaking that works for both in-person and virtual attendees. Our AI surfaces relevant connections based on interests, professional backgrounds, and stated goals — so every attendee gets personalised introductions regardless of whether they're in the room or joining remotely.
Is the Who's In Conference platform stable and reliable?▼
Yes. Who's In Conference is built on Firebase infrastructure with global CDN delivery. We maintain 99.9% uptime and have a dedicated incident response process. Unlike Hopin, which went through platform instability during company restructuring, Who's In Conference is maintained by a focused team with a single product mission.
Can Who's In Conference handle virtual sessions and live streaming?▼
Who's In Conference supports hybrid events where virtual attendees join via embedded video streams (using your preferred streaming tool — YouTube Live, Zoom Webinar, Vimeo, etc.). For conferences where the primary draw is in-person but you want remote access, this approach gives maximum flexibility. Hopin provides a proprietary streaming platform that can't be easily replaced or customised.
A Hybrid Conference Platform You Can Count On
Stable pricing, hybrid-first design, AI matchmaking, QR badges — from $49/month. No pricing surprises, no platform pivots.
Starter $49/mo · Pro $149/mo · 2.7% on paid tickets · Cancel anytime
