A good set of tools can make running online events easier. So It is important to choose the right platform if you are planning a small workshop, a regular community meetup, or a full-scale virtual conference.
In this article, we walk you through nine tools you can use to organize events successfully.
Eventbrite
Eventbrite is for ticketed events and public pages. You can make a clean event page, sell tickets, and track who signs up.
It works well when you want a public listing and easy payments. You can use clear event images and a short description so people know what to expect.
Meetup
Meetup helps people find local groups and regular meetups. It is good for groups that meet often.
You can post events, set RSVPs, and reach people who search by location.
Zoom
Zoom is best for live talks, classes and workshops. It has video, screen share, chat, and breakout rooms for small group work.
You can record sessions and share the recording later.
Hopin / Airmeet
Hopin and Airmeet are built for larger online conferences. They give you stages, expo areas and networking rooms.
These tools help when you want many sessions at once and a conference feel.
Mobilize
Mobilize is for organizers who need sign-ups, messaging and volunteer tools in one place. It helps you manage people, send group messages and track tasks.
You can also use Mobilize to send reminders and short surveys after events.
Slack
Slack is a chat space for groups that talk often. You can make channels for each topic or session.
It is good for sharing files and quick updates before and after events. You can also pin important links in channels
Discord
Discord works well for casual groups that want voice rooms and text channels. It is popular with creative and gaming communities.
You can set roles for speakers and volunteers. As a fun, you can link to a simple online game from the game’s official website to cheer up the crowd.
You can make a voice room for casual chat 10 minutes before the event starts.
Google Forms
Google Forms is the fastest way to collect sign-ups, questions, or feedback. It is free and easy to set up. You can use it for short surveys or to collect session ideas.
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Calendly
Calendly helps you book one-on-one sessions, office hours, or speaker slots. It links to calendars so you avoid double bookings.
Use it to let attendees pick times for mentoring or follow-up chats.
