We Tested 12 BigMarker Alternatives to Help you Choose the Right Event Platform

Many teams look at BigMarker for virtual, in-person, and hybrid events but soon run into the same questions. 

Is it flexible enough? Can it deliver the attendee experience you want? And does it handle the small details that show up when an event grows more complex?

These questions are normal and to answer them, we’ve prepared this EventsAir guide to review BigMarker and the top 12 alternatives worth considering.

Why trust us? 

EventsAir has supported complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid events for more than 30 years, including WTC2023, where CONVIN delivered an award-winning experience to 2,000+ attendees across 65+ countries, using our platform to manage sessions, engagement, and attendee flow across thousands of participants. 

Our work with large, high-pressure events gives us a clear view of what teams look for when comparing BigMarker alternatives.

What is BigMarker? 

BigMarker is an all-in-one platform built to run webinar, virtual and hybrid events. It brings registration, video delivery, engagement tools, analytics, and monetization into one system, removing the need for separate tools. 

You can use it for lead-gen webinars, product demos, internal training, and large public events. It also suits event management teams that want event content, attendee data, and hosting managed in a single place.

Key features

• Studio and live streaming: Create live, simulive or pre-recorded sessions and stream them to attendees or to external channels. 
• Full event branding and customization: Customize landing pages, event lobbies, session rooms, and even check-in processes to create a cohesive event branding experience.
• Networking and engagement features: Supports AI-powered matchmaking, breakout rooms, exhibitor halls, expo booths, chat, polls, Q&A, gamification, etc.
• On-demand content and media hub: Store recordings, resources, and content for later viewing, a great feature for ongoing access or content libraries.  

Pricing

BigMarker offers a different set of plans for Webcast, Event Packages, and Media Hubs. They are all customizable and quotes are available on request.

Why would a planner look for alternatives to BigMarker?

Feels heavy for simple events

If you only run small webinars or quick internal meetings, BigMarker may feel like more platform than you need. The setup can be time-consuming if your events are straightforward.

Requires planned setup to get full value

BigMarker works best when you build custom registration paths, branded layouts, and structured content schedules. If you prefer something lighter or faster to launch, this may slow you down.

Built-in templates and design tools can feel limited

Some users find that landing page templates and branding options lack flexibility or polish. To get a custom, high-quality look often requires extra work outside the platform.

Source: Capterra

Advanced features may require higher tiers

Tools like AI matchmaking, sponsor booths, and media hubs often sit behind higher-priced plans. You may need to compare your must-have features with the actual cost.

Top 12 BigMarker alternatives for event planners and managers

1. EventsAir

EventsAir gives you one comprehensive platform to run in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with far more depth than a digital-only, content-focused tool like BigMarker.

If you need more than broadcasts and want stronger control over registration, on-site delivery, logistics, and multi-session agendas, EventsAir is built for that level of structure. It supports conferences, association events, expos, training programs, and complex hybrid experiences. 

You also get end-to-end tools that help you plan, deliver, and measure every stage of your event in one place. 

Key features

• Hybrid and virtual event support: Host live or pre-recorded sessions, run concurrent tracks, and deliver content to both online and on-site attendees through built-in virtual event tools.
• On-site event management: Manage in-person check-in, badge printing, ticket scanning, floor plans, exhibitor logistics, and attendee flow.   
• Flexible registration and ticketing: Create custom registration paths with different attendee types, access codes, discounts and group sign-up options.  
• Networking, engagement and expo tools: Offer virtual exhibitor halls, sponsor booths, live Q&A, polls, chat, gamification, matchmaking, and meeting tools to boost audience engagement for both remote and in-person participants.
• Custom branding and mobile apps: Build branded event websites and mobile apps so attendees get a consistent, polished experience across devices and formats. 
• Analytics, reporting and post-event tools: Track attendance, engagement, lead capture and event performance; export data and run reports to measure results and refine future events.

Pricing

We offer Single, Multi, and Unlimited plans with quote-based pricing that adjusts to your event volume, complexity, and support level. Check our pricing page for more information. 

2. Cvent

Cvent is built for planners who manage large in person or hybrid events and need strong operational control. 

You get venue sourcing, room blocks, exhibitor tools, onsite check in, and detailed data management that BigMarker does not provide at scale. It is the better choice when logistics, accuracy, and structured workflows matter more than online delivery alone.

Key features

• Comprehensive event management: Works for in-person, virtual or hybrid events, covering every stage from planning to post-event analytics. 
• Registration, attendee and payment handling: Lets you build custom registration flows, manage attendee profiles, process payments, and track attendance seamlessly.
• Venue sourcing and onsite logistics: Access a large venue marketplace, manage room-blocks, handle vendor sourcing, floor-plans, check-in/badging and exhibitors.  
• Integrations, marketing and reporting: Integrates with CRM and marketing tools, supports automated communication, tracks engagement, and delivers detailed data and ROI reports.

Pricing

Cvent offers separate pricing for Registration, Attendee Hub, and OnArrival tools. You can also opt for the Professional or Enterprise plans for full event management coverage.

3. Bizzabo 

Bizzabo is built for planners who want deep visibility into attendee behavior and business outcomes. It connects event data with CRM systems, supports segmentation, and helps personalize attendee journeys. 

Compared to BigMarker, it offers stronger marketing insights and better links between your event activity and revenue goals.  

Key features

• Unified event management: Offers registration, ticketing, session scheduling, attendee profiles, event website design, and mobile app builder, all in one platform. 
• Engagement and networking tools: Supports live polling, Q&A, group chat, AI-powered matchmaking, messaging, and event social features. 
• Custom branding and virtual-hybrid support: Lets you build custom websites or apps, handle virtual sessions, hybrid setups, and in-person logistics. 
• Data and analytics hub: Includes real-time dashboards show registrations, attendance, engagement, sponsor leads and post-event metrics.   

Pricing

Pricing for Bizzabo starts at $499 per user per month (with a 3-user minimum) and goes up to $17,999 per year. 

4. Accelevents

The next BigMarker alternative on the list is Accelevents. 

Accelevents works well when you want a simpler setup and need your team to get started quickly. It covers registration, agendas, expo tools, analytics, and live streaming with an easier workflow than BigMarker. It is a good match when your production needs are moderate but speed and usability matter.

Key features

• Unified in-person, virtual and hybrid support: Lets you run traditional conferences, fully virtual webinars, or hybrid events with one platform. 
• Registration, check-in and badge tools: Includes flexible registration, staff- or kiosk-led check-in, badge printing, and ticket management for onsite or online attendees. 
• Mobile event app and exhibitor support: Offers attendee and admin apps, exhibitor booths, lead capture, sponsor showcases, and easy navigation for attendees.
• Customizable branding and event reporting: Lets you use custom pages, workflows, custom fields, and provides reports on registration, attendance, sales and engagement.

Pricing

Accelevents starts at $7,000 (one-time) for a single event plan.  

5. Airmeet

Airmeet helps you create events where real conversations and engagement drive value. Its social lounges and virtual tables make it easy for attendees to talk and connect, offering a more interactive feel than BigMarker’s webinar format. It fits community events, workshops, and sessions focused on participation.

Key features

• Flexible event formats: Airmeet supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid events with multi-track sessions, live streaming, and standard webinar formats.
• Engagement and networking tools: Includes social lounges, virtual tables, breakout rooms, chat, polling, Q&A and networking suited for conferences or community events. 
• Easy setup and attendee experience: No download required, browser-based access, and quick set-up make it easy for attendees and organizers alike. 
• Scalable capacity and analytics: Handles small events up to large conferences with 10,000 attendees per event with dashboard and reporting for engagement and attendance tracking.

Pricing

AirMeet has three plans: Premium Webinars (starting at $167/month), Events (customizable), and Managed Events (customizable).

6. Hubilo

Hubilo is another BigMarker alternative considered as a strong option when engagement and sponsor value are priorities. You get event gamification, meeting tools, social features, and analytics that help partners see real outcomes. 

It exceeds BigMarker’s capabilities when your goal is to drive interactions and show measurable value to sponsors and exhibitors.

Key features

• Live streaming and on-demand content: Offers high-definition live streams plus session recordings and an on-demand media hub.
• Engagement and networking tools: Includes live polls, Q&A, chat, gamification, 1-on-1 meetings, lounge tables, and virtual booths for networking and sponsor interaction.
• Custom branding and flexible virtual venues: Lets you brand registration pages, virtual lobbies and event environments to match your style and identity. 
• Real-time analytics and lead capture: Tracks registrations, attendance, engagement, and leads, useful for follow-up and measuring event ROI.

Pricing

Basic Hubilo plan starts from $800/month (billed yearly) for small events. Customizable enterprise plans available for large-scale events with white-labeling and premium support.

7. vFairs

vFairs is ideal if you plan large virtual expos or trade shows and need a visual experience that mirrors a physical venue. You get 3D layouts, exhibitor booths, and navigation tools that BigMarker does not offer. It is a better fit for high volume, exhibition style events.

Key features 

• Unified event management: Handles registration, ticketing, check-in, exhibitor & sponsor management, in one place. 
• Immersive virtual environments: Offers 3D venues, interactive exhibitor booths, virtual lobbies, and realistic layouts for expos, trade shows, and fairs.
• Networking and engagement tools: Supports live chat, video/audio networking, meeting scheduling, event gamification, polls, and breakout rooms.
• Mobile app and analytics: Provides a branded mobile event app, real-time dashboards, lead capture tools, and post-event engagement and performance reporting. 

Pricing

vFairs uses a custom quote model where cost depends on event size, required features, and format (virtual, hybrid, or in-person).

8. Livestorm

Livestorm gives you a simple browser based webinar tool with fast setup and clean workflows. It handles registration, automated reminders, analytics, and live sessions without heavy configuration. It works well when you run frequent webinars and want an easier, lighter option than BigMarker.

Key features

• Browser-based webinars and meetings: Run live or pre-recorded events without downloads. All attendees join through a browser.
• Flexible attendee and contact management: Plans scale with your number of active contacts and allow up to 3,000 live attendees in higher tiers.
• Custom registration and branding: Build registration pages, customise emails and branding to match your organization’s visual identity. 
• Engagement tools built in: Use chat, polls, Q&A, screen sharing and recordings to drive interaction and follow-up.

Pricing

Livestorm offers a limited Free tier. Paid plans start at $105/month (annually) for 1000 annual active contacts. 

9. RingCentral

As a BigMaker alternative, RingCentral Events offers a unified platform for virtual, hybrid, and onsite events. You can host unlimited webinars or conferences with built-in registration, custom branding, live or pre-recorded streaming, networking, expo booths, and analytics. 

Key features

• Full virtual venue: Includes reception, main stage, session tracks, expo booths, and networking areas so you can run events like physical conferences even online.  
• Registration, streaming and analytics in one place: Handles sign-ups, live or pre-recorded streaming, email invites, attendance tracking and post-event engagement data.  
• Hybrid and scalable events support: Works for small webinars or large-scale events with thousands of attendees and unlimited registrations under new pricing model.  
• Branding, customization and integrations: Lets you customise branding, use custom domains, integrate apps via its marketplace. 

Pricing

Free 30-day trial, then paid plans starting at $119 per organizer monthly, with Pro+, Enterprise, and hybrid-ready tiers offering advanced capabilities.

10. Zoom Webinars and Zoom Events

Zoom is a strong option if you want stability and an interface that everyone already knows. It works well for simple webinars, internal meetings, and broadcasts where reliability matters more than customization. It is a straightforward alternative when BigMarker feels too complex for your virtual events needs.

Key features

• Flexible streaming and data access: Support for live, recorded, and on-demand viewing, plus easy export of attendee activity for follow-up.
• Large attendee capacity: Host anything from small sessions to high-volume webinars with room for thousands, depending on your plan.
• Engagement tools: Use chat, Q&A, polls, and screen sharing to keep audiences involved during sessions.
• Event hub with registration and ticketing: Build event hubs, manage signups, and run virtual conferences or ticketed webinars smoothly.

Pricing

Zoom provides a free basic plan. Paid webinar and event plans begin at $66.67 per month (annual billing for 300 participants) and increase with higher attendee limits.

11. AudienceView 

AudienceView is built for ticketing, seating, and patron management, ideal for live events, theatres, or fundraisers. 

Unlike BigMarker, which focuses on webinars and virtual conferences, AudienceView handles physical attendance, ticket sales, seating logistics, and CRM. It suits organizers needing box office, donor tracking, and in-person event commerce.

Key features

• Full ticketing and event commerce: Sell tickets, memberships, merch, packages or donations in one unified system.  
• Flexible seating and pricing options: Manage seating charts, unlimited ticket types, VIP or general-admission tiers, discounts and real-time price updates. 
• Built-in CRM and patron management: Track attendance, purchase history, donor info, contacts and marketing outreach within the same platform. 
• Reporting and box-office tools: Offer cash-out, check-in, ticket scanning, refunds, and daily sales or fundraising reports for venues and events.  

Pricing

AudienceView uses a subscription or per-ticket pricing model. You must request a custom quote based on event scope and features needed. 

12. Zoho Meeting

The last BigMarker alternative we will consider is Zoho Meeting. It’s a browser-based tool for video meetings and webinars with live polling, registration, and cloud recording. It works well for small to mid-sized virtual events where you want quick, reliable streaming and simple setup. 

Compared to BigMarker it trades complex event infrastructure for ease and speed.

Key features

• Video meetings and webinars: Host HD video calls or webinars with screen sharing, webcam, and file sharing; all in browser.  
• Recording and cloud storage: Record sessions, store recordings in the cloud, and allow replay or download.
• Flexible attendee and host controls: Use co-hosts, manage user roles, enable phone dial-in, set meeting permissions, and control access.
• Webinar tools and engagement features: Run webinars with online registration forms, live polls, Q&A, YouTube livestreaming and audience interaction tools. 

Pricing

Zoho Meeting offers a free plan for basic use; paid plans start at about $3 per host per month for small groups, scaling with participants and features.

Criteria to consider when choosing the right BigMarker alternative 

Define your event goal first

Start by clarifying what you need: simple webinars, multi-session conferences, hybrid events, or high-volume expos. Your event type determines which platform fits best. This is where EventsAir stands out for complex or multi-format events.

Check core features (video, streaming, interactivity, analytics)

Look for solid essentials like live or pre-recorded video, chat, polls, Q&A, and detailed reporting. If you need full lifecycle analytics tied to registration, attendance, and engagement, EventsAir offers deeper visibility than webinar-only tools.

Confirm capacity and scalability

If you expect a large audience or multiple sessions running at once, make sure the platform can handle it. EventsAir supports conferences, hybrid programs, and large attendee volumes without performance concerns.

Assess networking and engagement tools

If your event needs more than broadcast-style delivery, check for breakout rooms, virtual booths, matchmaking, and lounges. EventsAir excels here with strong networking, exhibitor tools, and hybrid-friendly engagement features.

Confirm branding, customization, and integrations

If branding and CRM or marketing integrations matter, verify that the platform supports custom pages, email flows, and data sync. EventsAir offers extensive customization plus integrations with major CRMs and payment providers.

Match pricing model with your event volume

Pricing varies widely: per event, per attendee, per host, or subscription. Understand how your event frequency and attendee size affect total cost before choosing a platform.

Choose EventsAir as your #1 BigMarker alternative 

Finding the right alternative to BigMarker comes down to the type of events you run and the level of control you need. This guide outlined strong options across webinars, hybrid setups, multi-day conferences, and large virtual expos, which brings us to EventsAir.

EventsAir gives you one platform to manage every stage of an event, from registration and logistics to hybrid streaming and onsite delivery. It is built for planners who need accuracy, structure, and a smooth experience for every attendee.

Request a demo today to see how EventsAir can support your next event.

Frequently asked questions

We’ve answered some of the popular questions from event planners and managers about BigMarker below: 

What features should I compare when choosing a BigMarker alternative?

Compare registration flexibility, onsite check in, agenda tools, engagement options, analytics, and support for hybrid events. These areas show clear differences between webinar platforms and full event management systems.

What types of events is BigMarker not ideal for?

BigMarker is less suited for multi-day conferences, exhibitions, association events, or programs with extensive logistics. It works better for webinars and virtual sessions that require minimal onsite planning.

Which platforms offer better hybrid or in person tools than BigMarker?

Platforms like EventsAir and Cvent offer stronger onsite check in, attendee flow, badge printing, and room management. They support hybrid formats and in person logistics more effectively than BigMarker.

Do BigMarker alternatives offer stronger onsite check in and logistics?

Yes. Tools like EventsAir and RingCentral Events provide onsite check in, badge printing, room blocks, exhibitor tools, and detailed logistics that BigMarker does not offer.

Which alternatives provide more flexible registration options?

EventsAir, Cvent, and Accelevents offer stronger registration paths with conditional logic, attendee types, payments, and custom workflows, giving planners more control than BigMarker.

What is the best BigMarker alternative for associations?

EventsAir fits associations well with abstract management, member specific paths, multi track agendas, and tools for both in person and virtual experiences.

Are there BigMarker alternatives with stronger engagement tools?

EventsAir, Airmeet, Hubilo, and Bizzabo offer richer networking, meeting tools, and social features that encourage deeper attendee interaction than BigMarker.

What should I know about pricing when comparing BigMarker with other platforms?

BigMarker charges based on webinar and event features. Many alternatives use tiered or volume based pricing. Costs can shift quickly if you need advanced tools or hybrid support.

Which alternative is most similar to BigMarker for webinars?

Livestorm, Demio, and Zoom Webinars offer comparable webinar features with simpler workflows and quicker setup.

Which alternatives offer stronger analytics and reporting?

EventsAir, Bizzabo, and Hubilo provide deeper insights, financial tracking, and detailed attendee behavior reporting compared to BigMarker’s analytics.