Amilia SmartRec vs EventCreate

Amilia SmartRec7.1Visit EventCreate6.9Visit

Higher score Amilia SmartRec #5 in Registration Software 7.1/10 From $99/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Amilia

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EventCreate #7 in Registration Software 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit EventCreate

• Amilia SmartRec fits best

  Recreation organizations managing classes and memberships

• EventCreate fits best

  Budget-conscious event organizers

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Side by side

Feature	Amilia SmartRec 7.1/10 Visit ↗	EventCreate 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.9
Ranking	#5 in Registration Software	#7 in Registration Software
Best for	Recreation organizations managing classes and memberships	Budget-conscious event organizers
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$99/mo	$5/mo (best)
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	PCI DSS, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amilia SmartRec 4/4 · EventCreate 0/4
Custom registration forms	✓ (best)	Not published
Online payments	✓ (best)	Not published
Check-in tools	✓ (best)	Not published
Automated reminders	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Registration types	Class	Not published
Registration capacity	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Registers activities, classes, drop-ins, and household memberships Combines recurring payments, check-in, waitlists, and facility access Open API access and integrations including Zapier and Zoom	Free forever plan supports one event and 50 attendees. Covers forms, ticketing, check-in, apps and exhibitor tools. SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS and two-factor security coverage. ​​
Cons	Standard is limited to one online store and 10 facilities Advanced costs $499/month for more stores, facilities, and reports Custom pricing is quote-based, and several event-specific capabilities are absent	Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 per event. User seats are capped by plan, from one to 25 users. No AI features are included.​​​
Our verdict	Amilia SmartRec brings activity registration and member management together for nonprofits, parks and recreation departments, and businesses. Organizations can publish online stores for activities, classes, drop-ins, memberships, and… Read the review →	EventCreate is a cloud-based event management platform for planners running conferences, workshops, fundraisers, parties and other in-person or virtual events. It combines customizable event websites with registration forms, RSVPs, ticket… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Amilia SmartRec — where it wins

  • Registers activities, classes, drop-ins, and household memberships
  • Combines recurring payments, check-in, waitlists, and facility access
  • Open API access and integrations including Zapier and Zoom

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard is limited to one online store and 10 facilities
  • Advanced costs $499/month for more stores, facilities, and reports
  • Custom pricing is quote-based, and several event-specific capabilities are absent

• EventCreate — where it wins

  • Free forever plan supports one event and 50 attendees.
  • Covers forms, ticketing, check-in, apps and exhibitor tools.
  • SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS and two-factor security coverage. ​​

  Where it doesn't

  • Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 per event.
  • User seats are capped by plan, from one to 25 users.
  • No AI features are included.​​​

• Amilia SmartRec7.1/10 · From $99/mo

  A recreation-focused system for activity registration, memberships, payments, and facility access.

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• EventCreate6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual)

  A broad event toolkit with a free tier and annual plans starting at $5 per month.

  Visit EventCreateFull verdict →