Best Virtual Event Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: Accelevents is ranked #1 of 48 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Shindig and EventX. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Shindig. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Eventfinity at $0.01/mo.
Planning an online event means matching the platform to your audience, format and need for interaction. Accelevents leads the ranking, with EventX and Shindig next, followed by Cvent and RingCentral Events. Compared on attendee limit and concurrent stages, the entries offer ways to assess fit for an event’s scale and structure. Look at networking features and virtual expo booths if attendees need to connect or explore exhibitors, and check whether a branded mobile app matters for your experience. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the comparison as you evaluate options for your event.
48 virtual event platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Attendee limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelevents | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 500 attendees | View |
| 2 | Shindig | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | Yes | 99 /mo | 100 attendees | View |
| 3 | EventX | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | Yes | 99 /mo | 300 attendees | View |
| 4 |  Webex App | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 |  Zoom Scheduler | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | 500 attendees | View |
| 6 | flat.social | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 |  MootUp | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | EventHash | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $129/mo | Yes | 129 /mo | — | View |
| 9 | Cvent | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 10 | SpatialChat | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 399 /mo | 50 attendees | View |
| 11 | EventsX | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 99 /mo | 100 attendees | View |
| 12 |  MEETYOO | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 1,000 attendees | View |
| 13 | Micepad | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | BigMarker | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $39/mo | No | 29 /mo | 1,000,000 attendees | View |
| 15 |  Digital Expo Center | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 |  Event Anywhere | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Frameable Events | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 100 attendees | View |
| 18 | Airmeet | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $167/mo | No | 167 /mo | 10,000 attendees | View |
| 19 | Eventfinity | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.01/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 20 | Goldcast | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 21 |  ON24 | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 22 |  RingCentral Events | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | No | 99 /mo | — | View |
| 23 | Zoom Webinars | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | 500 attendees | View |
| 24 | SpotMe | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 25 | VSE Platform | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | £350/mo | No | — | — | View |
Is your platform on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which virtual event platform is ranked first on Inferse?
Accelevents is ranked #1 of 48 with a score of 7.4. Shindig is second and EventX third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Eventfinity has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.01/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.