Disclosure: we make one of the options on this page, so this is not an independent review. Competitor facts come from their own websites and were checked on October 21, 2026. We say where others are the better fit. Spotted something wrong? Email us and we will fix it.
Side by side
| Hop On Stages | eSpeakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Done-for-you outbound cold email | Speaker marketplace and business tools |
| Price | Quoted separately, based on your goals (not published) | PRO: "$60 for 60 days, a fraction of the regular $119/month price"; basic accounts available, including through associations |
| How you get opportunities | We pitch decision-makers directly | Planners and bureaus search the marketplace and find you |
| Ranking | Not applicable | Search ranking is points-based |
| Used by bureaus | We can pitch bureaus as part of a campaign | Yes, an established marketplace that bureaus use |
| Profile and calendar tools | No (we are a service, not software) | Yes |
| Commission | None | Not compared here |
| Reel production | Yes, in-house (separate service, $3,000 flat) | No reel production |
| Named results | Keith Ferrazzi ("somewhere close to 81 qualified leads"), Steve Taubman (paid NYC invitation), Doug Noll (workshop selected) | Not compared here |
What actually matters
Passive vs active
A marketplace profile works when a planner is already searching for a speaker like you. That happens, and when it does, you want to be there with a strong profile and reel. But you cannot control when it happens, and you are one result among many. Search position on eSpeakers is points-based, so profile completeness and activity affect who shows up first.
Outreach works the other way. We decide which events fit you, find the person who chooses speakers, and put your reel in front of them before they start searching. You control the target list.
Software vs service
eSpeakers gives you tools: a profile, a calendar, and the plumbing that bureaus use to check availability. Hop On Stages gives you labor: research, writing, sending and follow-up. If what you are missing is organization, eSpeakers (or a CRM like SpeakerFlow) helps. If what you are missing is conversations, outreach helps.
Price
eSpeakers PRO is $119/month at its regular price, with a "$60 for 60 days" offer showing when we checked, and basic accounts are available through some associations. Done-for-you outreach costs more because people are doing the work. Ours is quoted separately, based on your goals.
The reel on your profile
Planners browsing a marketplace compare speakers side by side, usually by watching the first 30 seconds of each video. That is exactly the moment a well-built reel matters most. We make reels as our core service.
What eSpeakers is
eSpeakers is an established speaker marketplace and set of business tools used by both speakers and bureaus. Speakers create a profile; planners and bureaus search, check availability and contact them. Basic accounts are available, including free ones through associations, and PRO adds more features. It is a solid piece of infrastructure for a speaking business.
Using both
Keep the profile. Add outreach if the profile is not producing enough conversations by itself. The two do not compete. For a wider view, see SpeakerHUB vs eSpeakers and eSpeakers alternatives.
Which one should you choose?
eSpeakers is the better choice if
- You want to be findable by bureaus that already use it
- You need profile, calendar and availability tools
- You get a free or discounted account through an association
- Your inbound demand is already healthy
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You do not want to wait to be found
- You want to pick the events and buyers you target
- You want someone else to write and send every pitch
- You want your reel rebuilt to stand out in a side-by-side comparison
Questions people ask
Is eSpeakers worth it for speakers?
For most working speakers, yes, as a profile and toolset, especially if you get a basic account through an association. It is mostly passive, though: it helps planners who are already searching find you. It does not go out and pitch you.
How much does eSpeakers PRO cost?
Its speakers page said "$60 for 60 days, a fraction of the regular $119/month price" when we checked on October 21, 2026. A third-party listicle quotes a different figure, so confirm on eSpeakers' own site.
What is the difference between eSpeakers and Hop On Stages?
eSpeakers is a marketplace where planners find you. Hop On Stages is a done-for-you service that finds planners and pitches you to them by cold email, leading with your reel.
Should I use eSpeakers and outreach together?
Yes. A complete marketplace profile catches inbound searches; outreach creates conversations with events that are not searching yet.
Sources
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Alternatives
eSpeakers alternatives
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Head to head
SpeakerHUB vs eSpeakers
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Comparison
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Roundup
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Guide
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Service
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Your next stage
Get a speaker reel that books the room.
One flat $3,000 per reel (50% to begin, 50% on completion). Edited from footage you already have, delivered in 2 to 3 weeks, with two rounds of revisions. Two minutes to see if you're a fit.