Software Comparison

vFairs vs. ON24: Choose The Best Platform For Your Virtual Events & Webinars

Choose the platform that offers flexibility, functionality and a team you’ll actually enjoy working with. Choose vFairs.

All-in-One Event Platform vs. Webinar Marketing Tool

vFairs: Complete Event Management Platform

Built for: Event planners & managers, conference organizers, association leaders, HR recruiting teams

Choose vFairs if:

You are hosting a conference, trade show, or internal summit (Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid).
You require a custom event website alongside a registration/ticketing workflow.
You need to impress sponsors with high-visibility branding opportunities
You want a dedicated project manager to handle the heavy lifting of setup.
(Bonus) You require in-person tech like badge printing and check-in apps alongside your virtual stream.
Learn more about our Virtual Event Platform

ON24: Webinar Marketing & Engagement Platform

Built for: Demand gen marketers, product marketers, sales enablement teams, developer relations

Choose ON24 if:

You are running simple, 60-minute recurring webinars.
You don't need complex networking or exhibitor booths.
You don’t need immersive 3D virtual environments.
You’re okay with integrating multiple tools for a complete event experience.
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How vFairs and ON24 Compare Feature-by-Feature

  • Feature

  • Event Formats
  • In-Person Tech
  • Visual Experience
  • Networking
  • Sponsorship
  • Mobile App
  • Support
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  • Virtual, Hybrid & In-Person
  • Native Badge Printing & Check-in App
  • Immersive 3D Environments & Lobbies
  • 1:1 Video Chat, Roundtables & Spatial Connect
  • 3D Booths, Scavenger Hunts, Ad Placements
  • Whitelabeled Native App (iOS/Android)
  • Dedicated Project Manager for every event
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  • Primarily Virtual/Webinar
  • Not Available
  • Webinar Consoles Only
  • Basic Chat & Q&A
  • Basic Sponsor Areas
  • Not Available
  • Standard Support (Premium Services Extra)

See How Real Users Compare vFairs & ON24 on Gartner

  • Review Count
  • Peers Recommending This Product
  • Overall Ratings
  • Product Capabilities
  • Evaluation & Contracting
  • Integration & Deployment
  • Service & Support
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  • 32
  • 94%
  • All ratings out of 5 on Gardner
  • 4.8
  • 4.7
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.9
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  • 327
  • 88%
  • 4.3
  • 4.5
  • 4.4
  • 4.3
  • 4.4

Why Do Customers Choose vFairs Over ON24?

Life-like & Engaging Virtual Events

Attendees at vFairs get a fantastic first impression as they enter an immersive, user-friendly 3D virtual lobby. The venue design ensures that attendees can easily access and navigate the event, regardless of their tech skills or ability.

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“The platform is very user-friendly and visually engaging for the participants (attendees and exhibitors alike). What I like most about it is how innovative and immersive it is. From booth interactions to interactive live (and recorded) webinars, the platform offers a seamless experience for all. I also enjoy the customizability of the platform. We enjoy designing a new theme for each virtual expo, and the booths and exhibit halls reflect the new theme/design very well!”

Coordinator of Learning & Digital Engagement
Services Industry
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Advanced Reporting

vFairs provides extensive custom metrics for each event, allowing you to calculate ROI and reliably analyze event performance. The vFairs event report provides detailed information on participant behavior, virtual traffic, and event success.

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“The platform had good reporting on attendee metrics, including booth visits, time on site, webinars attendee, etc. These reports, coupled with the live zoom reports, gave a good picture of how engaged attendees were at the conference.”

Administrator
Financial Services
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Quality of Support

vFairs provides exceptional event support, from the planning stage to the actual event and post-event analysis. Our clients truly love working with their dedicated vFairs teams, and keep coming back thanks to the high quality of support they receive from end-to-end.

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“vFairs staff were always very responsive during setup and throughout the live event. They made sure we understood how to complete each step to build out our event website and were present during the live event to help resolve any issues.”

Project Coordinator
Services Industry
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What Customers Say About ON24

Engagement tools disappear post-webinars.

“Live Chat and Q&A tools becoming unavailable as soon as a pre-recorded presentation ends. There should be a way to keep those items open for people who view pre-recordings. Presenters on one webcast should NOT be able to see content uploaded by presenters on a different webcast.”

User
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

vFairs keeps engagement active for both live and on-demand content. Chat, Q&A, and polls remain available for recorded sessions. Plus, our permission controls ensure presenters only access their own webinar content; no accidental cross-contamination.

Hidden costs and fragmented features.

“They've built their solution, at least the package we had with a lot of add on charges. They told us we needed multiple workspaces at a lot of additional cost, but we didn't really. They separate forums (engaging events) from webinars. Ideally this should be all one seamless platform.”

User
Verified User in Computer Software

vFairs offers transparent pricing with everything included - no surprise add-ons or unnecessary upsells. Webinars, forums, networking, and events all work seamlessly together in one platform. No need to buy multiple tools.

Limited customization options.

“There are limitations in customization in registration landing pages & email layouts. They have constrained options for colors and design, resulting in poor brand reflection. For webinars, in addition to technical glitches in the live events, users often face issues with file compatibility and limited interactivity.”

User
Verified User in Computer Software

vFairs gives you full branding control across registration pages, emails, virtual environments, & mobile apps. Customize colors, logos, layouts, and design elements to match your brand perfectly. Technical glitches? Our dedicated PMs ensure smooth execution every time.

Lack of support options.

”They have poor customer service, email communication only. The same person is not supporting on day of event; supporting through email on day of event is like back in Jurassic days. I might just hire a local vendor and they can do a better job with a better service. Their service is not at par as their passion for closing a deal.”

User
Verified User in Hospitals & Healthcare

vFairs provides 24/7 live support with real people, not just email. Your dedicated Project Manager is with you from planning through event day with phone, chat & video support. No waiting for email replies when your event is live.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ON24 handle hybrid events with onsite technology?

No. ON24 is built exclusively for virtual webinars and doesn't offer mobile apps, badge printing, check-in technology, or any onsite capabilities. If you need hybrid events, you'll have to purchase and integrate separate platforms.

vFairs handles virtual, hybrid, and in-person events natively. You get mobile apps, badge printing, QR check-in, lead capture, and immersive virtual environments - all in one platform without juggling multiple vendors.

How does the customer support compare on ON24 vs. vFairs?

ON24 provides standard support with their platform, but dedicated project management and premium event services come at additional cost. You're paying enterprise pricing but still need to budget extra for white-glove support.

vFairs includes a dedicated project manager and 24/7 customer support with every event at no extra charge. Your PM helps with setup, training, customization, and execution from start to finish; it's part of the package, not an upsell.

Which platform is better for networking and attendee engagement?

ON24 offers basic chat and Q&A functionality suitable for webinar audiences, but lacks the networking tools that drive meaningful connections at conferences and trade shows.

vFairs delivers advanced networking features including Smart Matchmaking, one-on-one video calls, group roundtables, Spatial Connect, and real-time chat. Whether attendees are onsite or online, they can build relationships that extend beyond the event.