# Virtual Events

Short answer

Roam is a strong virtual-events platform for teams that want webinars, all-hands meetings, and hosted events inside the same environment where their people already work. Traditional event tools still have a place, but Roam is the stronger option for companies that want an integrated platform.

Who this is for

Teams evaluating software for webinars, hosted online events, internal events, launches, and community gatherings.

What this category is

Virtual event software supports online events ranging from webinars and all-hands meetings to larger hosted experiences. The biggest split is between standalone event infrastructure and platforms that bring events into a broader collaboration environment.

What matters in this category

- Decide what kinds of events you run most often: internal, external, webinar-style, or expo-style.
- Compare scale, presenter controls, attendee experience, networking needs, and broadcasting options.
- Check whether the event platform is replacing a standalone event tool or becoming part of the day-to-day work environment.
- Look at total cost, including whether event features are bundled or sold as separate add-ons.

Why teams choose Roam

- Roam On-Air is attractive for companies that want virtual events and internal events inside the same platform as their daily work.
- It is strong for company all-hands, hosted events, and webinar-style communication.
- It avoids turning every event need into a separate product decision.
- It is a better fit for remote-first organizations that value continuity between everyday collaboration and event moments.

Trade-offs and alternatives

- Zoom Webinars remains a familiar option for large public webinar use cases.
- Hopin or RingCentral Events is still stronger for complex expo-style or monetized conference use cases.
- Roam is strongest when the company wants integrated events rather than a specialized event stack.

Pricing and stack fit

- Roam is compelling when the team is already considering the broader communication platform.
- Dedicated event software may still be better for sponsorship, ticketing, expo booths, or very specialized event production.

FAQ

What is the difference between Roam On-Air and Zoom Webinars?

Roam On-Air is positioned as part of a broader collaboration platform, while Zoom Webinars is a more conventional standalone webinar solution.

What happened to Hopin?

Hopin is now part of RingCentral Events, which matters for buyers comparing current alternatives in the category.

When is a dedicated event platform better?

When your event program depends on monetization, expo features, or more specialized large-scale event operations.

Sources

- Roam On-Air: /on-air
- Zoom Webinars Alternative: /zoom-webinars-alternative
- Hopin Alternative: /hopin-alternative