Cvent vs Amilia SmartRec

Cvent8.6Visit Amilia SmartRec7.1Visit

Higher score Cvent #1 in Registration Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cvent

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

• Cvent fits best

  Organizations running large, complex event programs

• Amilia SmartRec fits best

  Recreation organizations managing classes and memberships

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Side by side

Feature	Cvent 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Amilia SmartRec 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.1
Ranking	#1 in Registration Software	#5 in Registration Software
Best for	Organizations running large, complex event programs	Recreation organizations managing classes and memberships
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$99/mo
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cvent 0/4 · Amilia SmartRec 4/4
Custom registration forms	Not published	✓ (best)
Online payments	Not published	✓ (best)
Check-in tools	Not published	✓ (best)
Automated reminders	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Registration types	Not published	Class
Registration capacity	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, payments, onsite check-in, badges, and session tracking Supports exhibitor management, lead capture, and attendee engagement Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, and other business tools	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
Cons	Core event-management pricing is quote-based Registration, Attendee Hub, and OnArrival licenses are Enterprise highlights The broad feature set may be more than simple events require	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
Our verdict	Cvent brings event marketing and operations together for event professionals, marketers, and organizations running in-person, virtual, or hybrid programs. Its capabilities span configurable registration and payment processing, event… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cvent — where it wins

  • Covers registration, payments, onsite check-in, badges, and session tracking
  • Supports exhibitor management, lead capture, and attendee engagement
  • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, and other business tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Core event-management pricing is quote-based
  • Registration, Attendee Hub, and OnArrival licenses are Enterprise highlights
  • The broad feature set may be more than simple events require

• 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

• Cvent8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event suite for organizations managing complex programs across formats.

  Visit CventFull verdict →
• Amilia SmartRec7.1/10 · From $99/mo

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

  Visit AmiliaFull verdict →