Hopin vs RingCentral Events:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hopin had more branded searches than RingCentral Events among virtual event platforms worldwide. Hopin had about 9,900 branded searches, while RingCentral Events had 720. Hopin made up 0.73% of all virtual event platform searches we track, and RingCentral Events accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual event platforms, RingCentral Events appeared in three of the five answers and Hopin in two. RingCentral Events was mentioned before Hopin in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hopin, about 14 searches for every 1 for RingCentral Events
Who does AI mention more?
RingCentral Events, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Hopin in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
RingCentral Events, named ahead of Hopin in 3 of 3 answers
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Top virtual event platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, RingCentral Events was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hopin was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. RingCentral Events was listed before Hopin in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zoom Events1st
vFairs2nd
Airmeet3rd
Cvent4th- RingCentral Events5th
- Webex Events6th
Eventbrite7th
Hopin8th
ON249th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
vFairs5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zoom Events4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Airmeet4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cvent3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- RingCentral Events3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Eventbrite2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hopin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Webex Events2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ON241 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about virtual event platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which virtual event platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best virtual event platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best virtual event platform for online events?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual event platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online event software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Hopin or RingCentral Events more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hopin and RingCentral Events by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine virtual event platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hopin, RingCentral Events. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Eventbrite | Cvent | ON24 | Hopin | Zoom Events | vFairs | Airmeet | RingCentral Events | Webex Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 92.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.5% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 92.4% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.5% | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 92% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.41% | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 89.8% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.49% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 91.3% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.49% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 91.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.49% | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 92.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 92.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 93% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.41% | 0.18% | 0.15% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.1% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.73% | 0.49% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
How has the Hopin and RingCentral Events comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hopin was ahead of RingCentral Events in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hopin’s share of searches among virtual event platforms worldwide moved from 0.61% to 0.73%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RingCentral Events’ share of searches among virtual event platforms worldwide moved from 0.04% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for virtual event platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hopin worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for RingCentral Events worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hopin’s and RingCentral Events’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Hopin
1 branded search term
- hopin
RingCentral Events
1 branded search term
- ringcentral events
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