Shindig

Shindig is an online video event platform that pairs stage presentations with private video conversations for attendees. It is listed for conferences, enterprise marketing and workforce events, fan events, and education. Networking groups can include 2 to 12 participants, who can move between conversations while continuing to see and hear the presentation. Hosts can bring participants onto the stage, open a first-come-first-served podium, or spotlight selected people. For multi-session programs, concurrent events can be linked through a directory of sessions, panels, suites, and booths; virtual expo booths are supported. Events can be simulcast to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and other social media, with HD recording files available afterward. Browser access uses customizable URLs and does not require a download or account creation; attendee apps are also listed for iOS and Android. Integrations include Stripe and PayPal for ticket payments and Zapier for exporting event data to CRMs. A free plan allows up to 100 participants per event, while Starter costs $99 per month and supports events up to three hours.

Shindig combines audience presentations with flexible attendee conversations and multi-session event organization. Check the plan limits and pricing against the size and duration of the events you expect to host.

Shindig suits organizers running conferences, workforce or marketing events, fan gatherings, or education programs that need stage presentations and attendee networking. It may also fit teams that want concurrent sessions, expo booths, or social simulcasting.

Shindig is an online event platform that combines live presentations, attendee video conversations, and multi-session event organization. It is best suited to conference and expo organizers who want networking to happen alongside the program, not in a separate channel. Its interactive format is a strong fit for that job, but attendance, event-length, and monthly-use limits make plan choice consequential.

Overview

Shindig connects a live stage with private video chats and a central directory for concurrent events, sessions, panels, suites, and booths. That structure can support a full conference or virtual expo; it is more infrastructure than a simple one-room presentation needs. Attendees can move between conversations while still seeing and hearing the stage, keeping networking tied to the event program.

Events run in a browser through customizable URLs, with no download or account creation required for guests. Dedicated attendee apps are also available for iOS and Android. Shindig serves use cases including conferences, education, fan events, enterprise marketing, and workforce events.

Key features

Conversation and audience participation

Private chats accommodate groups of 2 to 12 participants. Hosts can also promote attendees to the stage, open a first-come-first-served podium, or selectively spotlight participants. These controls suit programs that want audience interaction without giving everyone an open microphone; organizers who only need a one-way presentation may not benefit from the added format.

Conference operations

The central directory links concurrent events and multiple conference spaces, while virtual expo booths provide a place for exhibitors within the same event environment. Shindig can simulcast events to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and other social media, and HD recording files are available after events. Stripe and PayPal integrations support ticket payments; Zapier can export event data to CRMs, and the platform supports SSO and API capabilities.

Security and support

Shindig states that it has SOC 2 Type II accreditation. Its no-open-mic architecture, anti-Zoombombing controls, and administrator ban function address common risks in public online events. Self-guided tutorials and administrator videos support setup, and full production support is available on request. Hosting inquiries receive a response within 24–48 hours; guest and administrator self-guided demos are also offered.

Pricing

Shindig is freemium, with a free plan and paid plans from $99/mo. Monthly user-hour caps are 1,000 on Free, 5,000 on Starter, 10,000 on Introductory, and 10,000+ on Advanced. These quotas matter for events with long sessions or substantial attendance: a per-event headcount that fits the plan can still consume the monthly allowance quickly.

Free is useful for a short, small event or a trial run, but its 40-minute ceiling and 1,000-hour allowance constrain regular programming. Starter keeps the 100-participant cap while raising the event ceiling to three hours and the monthly quota to 5,000 hours, making it the practical step up for recurring events that still fit a small audience and a single administrator. Introductory increases the admin count and event length, but its $750 a month price is a substantial jump; its participant ceiling is presented as both 300 and 500, so organizers should confirm the applicable limit before committing. Advanced is aimed at larger audiences and teams, with custom pricing and much higher stated capacity.

Platforms

Shindig supports Android, iOS, API, and web. Browser-based events reduce the need for guest setup, while dedicated attendee apps offer a mobile option.

Who it's for

Choose Shindig for conferences, virtual expos, and other organized programs where attendees need to network while presentations continue, or where hosts need multiple linked sessions and controlled audience participation. It is also suited to events that need ticket-payment integrations, CRM data export, or social simulcasting. A basic presentation with no networking, expo, or multi-session needs is unlikely to justify its broader event structure, and organizers should match expected attendance and duration to the plan caps.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Attendees can join private chats of 2 to 12 while following the stage, making networking part of the live program.
• Pros: Multi-session directories, concurrent events, and virtual expo booths support structured conference and expo formats.
• Pros: Guest browser access requires no download or account creation, and hosts have several ways to manage stage participation.
• Pros: Social simulcasting, HD recordings, payment integrations, Zapier, SSO, and API capabilities cover a broad set of event operations.
• Cons: Free events stop at 40 minutes, and Free and Starter both cap events at 100 participants.
• Cons: Monthly user-hour quotas add a second constraint beyond attendance; high-usage events may outgrow a plan even when the per-event cap is sufficient.
• Cons: Introductory costs $750 a month and its participant limit is presented inconsistently as 300 or 500.

Alternatives

For other options, browse Virtual Event Platforms or Webinar Software.

• Webex App is a freemium choice for meetings up to 100 attendees and 40 minutes, with unlimited meetings on its free plan.
• EventX offers a free plan with unlimited events for up to 30 attendees per event, plus tickets and registration forms.
• Social27 Virtual Event Platform has a free Starter option with networking and virtual expo features in a Microsoft Teams app.
• EventsX has a free plan with unlimited events, up to 100 registrations per event, and a 60-minute event limit.
• Micepad offers a free plan for up to 50 attendees with QR code check-in, seating charts, and basic reports.
• MootUp has a free Basic plan for meetings of up to five participants with a 40-minute limit and unlimited meetings.
• Accelevents lists a Professional plan for one event and 500 registrants, and a Business plan for unlimited events and 2,000 registrants.
• Cvent is another event platform to consider.

Verdict

Shindig is a strong choice for organizers who need networking, audience participation, and multi-session event spaces in one platform. Its main advantage is keeping private conversations connected to the stage; its main drawback is the tight relationship between price, audience size, event length, and monthly user-hour limits. Choose it when those interactive conference features are central, and look elsewhere for a straightforward meeting or when its capacity limits do not fit your event.