# Best Event Management Software in 2026: our top 5 — what are you using?

**URL:** https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/best-event-management-software-in-2026-our-top-5-what-are-you-using/103
**Category:** Business Operations
**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/best-event-management-software-in-2026-our-top-5-what-are-you-using/103 "2026-09-24T09:41:16Z")
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Our editors rank **180 tools** in [Event Management Software](https://www.itechguides.com/best/event-management-software/) from their official pricing, plan and product pages. The current top 5:

1. **[Cvent](https://www.itechguides.com/products/cvent/)** — 9.3/10 · Pricing on request  
A broad event platform for enterprise teams managing complex, integrated event programs.
2. **[EventsAir](https://www.itechguides.com/products/eventsair/)** — 9.2/10 · Pricing on request  
A broad event platform for teams running complex programs across multiple formats.
3. **[Zoho Backstage](https://www.itechguides.com/products/zoho-backstage/)** — 9.1/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial  
A broad event platform with a useful free tier and strong Zoho ecosystem fit.
4. **[Eventbrite](https://www.itechguides.com/products/eventbrite/)** — 9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $69/mo  
A practical choice for public ticketed events and straightforward registration.
5. **[Humanitix](https://www.itechguides.com/products/humanitix/)** — 8.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.99  
A low-cost choice for public events needing ticketing, registration, and check-in.

Full ranking, filters and every tool: [https://www.itechguides.com/best/event-management-software/](https://www.itechguides.com/best/event-management-software/)

What are you using right now, and what made you pick it? If a tool you rely on is missing, name it below.

— iTechGuides team · editorial ranking only (paid placements are never part of it) · updated Sep 2026