Virtual events are no longer just a backup plan — they’re now a mainstream format for conferences, summits, workshops, product launches, and even live performances. But hosting a successful virtual event in 2025 isn’t just about going live on Zoom — it’s about delivering an engaging, interactive, and professional experience from start to finish.
The right tools can make or break your virtual event. So we’ve curated a list of the best tools for hosting virtual events in 2025 — from video platforms to engagement tools — to help you impress your attendees and grow your event brand through Eventean.
🚀 Why the Right Tools Matter
Hosting a virtual event involves more than streaming a video. You need:
- Seamless registration and ticketing
- Live video with minimal lag
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, chat)
- Analytics to measure engagement
- Branding flexibility
- Technical reliability
Let’s break down the top tools in each category you need to create a complete and professional virtual event setup.
🎥 1. Zoom Events (For Large Conferences)
Still a leader in 2025, Zoom Events now offers advanced tools like:
- Expo-style booths and breakout networking
- Custom registration pages
- Multi-day/multi-session scheduling
- Analytics dashboard
🔧 Best for: Online conferences, summits, and hybrid events
💰 Pricing: Premium but scalable with features
🧠 2. Hopin (All-in-One Virtual Event Platform)
Hopin continues to dominate in the virtual event space with an end-to-end platform that includes:
- Stage + breakout rooms
- Networking lounges
- Sponsor booths
- Live polling & chat
- Email marketing tools
🎯 Best for: Full-featured virtual conferences with high engagement
💡 Bonus: Very visual and brand-friendly
💬 3. StreamYard (Professional Live Streaming)
Perfect for polished webinars or panel discussions, StreamYard allows you to:
- Multistream to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn
- Add branded overlays and logos
- Invite multiple speakers with minimal setup
- Record and repurpose sessions
🎙️ Best for: Thought leadership, interviews, streaming panels
⚡ Easy to use and browser-based
📅 4. Eventean (Your Centralized Event Hub)
Eventean is where you bring your audience, tickets, and promotions together. While it’s not a live video platform, it integrates with the tools above and gives you:
- A stunning event page with branding
- Tiered ticket pricing (Early Bird, VIP, Free, etc.)
- SEO-optimized event listings
- A user-friendly vendor dashboard
- Email collection and user engagement
🎫 Use Eventean as your event marketing engine — list your virtual event, drive traffic, and sell tickets without any friction.
👉 List your next virtual event here
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📊 5. Slido (For Audience Engagement)
If you want your event to feel alive, Slido is essential:
- Live polls, quizzes, and Q&A
- Easy integration with Zoom, Webex, MS Teams
- Crowd-based voting and ranking
🤝 Best for: Workshops, training sessions, internal events
📈 Adds interactivity without tech hassle
🧾 6. Miro (For Collaborative Whiteboarding)
Need to collaborate in real time with attendees?
Miro offers:
- Digital whiteboards for brainstorming
- Interactive sticky notes and diagrams
- Embedded boards in virtual platforms
💡 Best for: Virtual workshops, hackathons, strategy sessions
✨ Engaging for creative or corporate teams
🧑💼 7. Airmeet (Focused on Networking)
Airmeet emphasizes real human connection through:
- Table-based networking lounges
- Speed networking sessions
- Public and private chat tools
- Sponsor booths with branding
📌 Best for: Meetups, networking events, product demos
🎁 Bonus: Built-in lead capture and analytics
🖼️ 8. Canva (For Promo & Branding Design)
Before the event starts, you’ll need banners, social media promos, and more. Canva is still the go-to:
- Templates for event flyers and email headers
- Easy-to-use interface
- Video editing and animations for teasers
🎨 Best for: Branding your event across platforms
🌟 Works beautifully with Eventean’s media upload fields
📈 Final Thoughts: Power Your Virtual Event With the Right Stack
Virtual events will continue to evolve, and the expectations from attendees are higher than ever. By combining the tools above, you’ll create an event experience that’s smooth, professional, and impactful.
Here’s your ideal flow with Eventean at the center:
👉 Use Zoom / Hopin / StreamYard for hosting
👉 Use Eventean for ticketing, promotion, and community building
👉 Add Slido + Miro for interaction
👉 Use Canva to design your visuals
🎫 Create your next virtual event here
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