Event Anywhere vs Shindig

Event Anywhere is a platform for taking in-person events online or running them in a hybrid format. It handles registration, ticketing and payments, and provides audio, video, chat messaging and screencasts for event communications. Attendees can network and meet exhibitors in a virtual expo hall, then continue conversations later with audio notes, video or chat messages. Engagement analytics cover interactions, sessions and virtual footfall. Organizations can tailor colors, fonts, interface elements and logos, while the site describes white-label options for event management companies. The first event is offered free for up to 100 users, with community-site access for up to 30 days after the live event; branding customization is excluded and fair use applies. The service is available on the web and as an extension, including a screen recorder distributed through the Chrome Web Store. The pricing page says it works best in Chrome, Edge or Firefox on a desktop or laptop and cautions that other browsers may have issues. The maker also describes a ChatGPT-powered AI co-presenter for live streams with voice features, polls, Q&A and chat.

Shindig is a platform for hosting online video chat events, combining stage presentations with private attendee conversations. Hosts can run conferences, enterprise marketing and workforce events, fan events, and education programs. Networking groups can include 2 to 12 people, who can move between conversations while still seeing and hearing the stage. Hosts may bring participants onto the stage, open a first-come-first-served podium, or spotlight selected attendees. For multi-session conferences, a central directory connects sessions, panels, suites, and booths; virtual expo booths are supported. Events can simulcast to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and other social media, with HD recordings available afterward. Browser access uses customizable URLs and requires no download or account creation; attendee apps are available for iOS and Android. The Free plan is free, with a 40-minute event limit and 100 participants per event. Starter is $99 a month, with events up to three hours. Introductory is $750 a month; Advanced Plans have no listed price.