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Social hour vs Remo Comparison

Overview
Limits	5,000 attendees are permitted for an unlimited amount of time	Only 850 attendees are permitted for a maximum of 8 hours
Number of guests	5,000 guests	850 guests
Guests per table	7 guests	8 guests
Event duration	Unlimited	8 hours
Simultaneous events	Unlimited	5 events
Event management
Topic-based tables	Attendees can set discussion topics and prompts for their table and invite other attendees to join their conversation. Learn more →	Remo only allows event managers to change table names within the event.
Multi-track events	Hosts can create multi-track events and group tables in theme-named rooms.	Remo has the concept of floors with rooms/tables, but hosts cannot name the floors.
Announcements	Event hosts can address their entire event using video announcements. Learn more →	Remo hosts can only send updates via text chats to everyone across floors/tables.
Background music	Event hosts can add a playlist and put on background music for the entire event to enjoy. Learn more →	Remo doesn't allow hosts to set background music for the entire event or individual breakout rooms.
Screenshare	Every attendee can screenshare at each table.	Attendees can screenshare, add text, embed media, and collaborate using a whiteboard.
Pre-recorded videos	Event hosts can upload and play videos for attendees at a stage or a table. Learn more →	Presenters can stream videos uploaded to YouTube, Twitch, or Vimeo, or share their screen.
Branded events	Hosts can create a branded look and feel for each event by adding a logo and choosing a color for the background. Learn more →	Remo includes the ability to add a logo and domain, and hosts can change the overall look and feel with free or paid custom floor plans.
Lobby	Guests enter the event in the lobby so they have a chance to select the table they want to join. In the lobby, they get background music, announcements, and prompts to join a table.	Remo randomly arranges your guests throughout the floors when they first enter the event or allows for a waiting room where hosts can approve guests.
Social interactions
Networking	Attendees have the freedom to network and visit whichever tables or topics they please without the host assigning them. Learn more →	Remo has a conversation mode where attendees can move around to have private conversations with other attendees.
Networking nudges	Attendees are prompted to visit other tables and meet new people.	Remo offers a manual feature to shuffle all guests at the event at once.
Profile details	Attendees can get to know the basics about their tablemates through the virtual name cards under each video stream that includes profile picture, job title, company, and other custom fields. Learn more →	Remo has basic attendee profile information like name, picture, job/company, and website.
Contact sharing	Attendees can opt to share their profile details and contact information with other guests to connect after the event ends. Learn more →	Attendees can view other guests' profiles and contact information by default.
Ice breakers	Attendees at the same table can play fun games or get the conversation flowing with suggested icebreaker topics. Learn more →	Remo does not offer any games or ice breakers.
Non-verbal communication	Attendees have a variety of non-verbal communication prompts at their fingertips. Attendees can change status, raise hands, and share reactions. Learn more →	Remo offers attendees non-verbal communication tools during stage presentations only.
Chat	Attendees can chat with everyone at their table or direct message other guests at the event. Learn more →	Remo allows attendees to chat with everyone at the event or an individual attendee.
Reporting
Event stats and reports	Admins can measure the success of their event by accessing event data including the number of connections made, the most popular tables, and engagement levels of all the attendees. Learn more →	Remo does not provide admins with event reports.
Event connection summary	Attendees receive a summary of the connections they made during the event that include LinkedIn profiles.	Remo does not provide attendees with event summaries.