Cvent vs Bizzabo

Cvent9.3Visit Bizzabo8.9Visit

Higher score Cvent #1 in Conference Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Cvent

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Bizzabo #4 in Conference Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Bizzabo

• Cvent fits best

  Organizations running complex, high-stakes events

• Bizzabo fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise event teams

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Side by side

Feature	Cvent 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Bizzabo 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Conference Software	#4 in Conference Software
Best for	Organizations running complex, high-stakes events	Mid-market and enterprise event teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$499/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Live chat, Community · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations	7 integrations	2,500+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cvent 0/5 · Bizzabo 0/5
Registration pages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Live streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Breakout sessions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Networking features	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Session recordings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Attendee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Event formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, attendee engagement, check-in, badging, and exhibitors Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats Integrates with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, and other business tools	Covers registration, ticketing, apps, streaming, networking, and analytics Supports in-person, virtual, hybrid, and webinar programs Connects event data with CRM and marketing systems
Cons	Pricing is quote-based, requiring a sales request Enterprise-only features include registration, Attendee Hub, and OnArrival licenses Professional lists 15 user logins, which may constrain larger teams	Starts at $499 per user per month with annual billing Requires an annual subscription Premium add-ons and onsite services cost extra
Our verdict	For organizations coordinating complex in-person, hybrid, or virtual events, Cvent brings registration, event websites, attendee communications, engagement, onsite operations, exhibitor tools, and reporting into one platform. Its… Read the review →	Bizzabo is a cloud-based event management platform for mid-market and enterprise teams running in-person, virtual, hybrid, and webinar programs. Its Event Experience OS brings together configurable registration and ticketing, branded event… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cvent — where it wins

  • Covers registration, attendee engagement, check-in, badging, and exhibitors
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
  • Integrates with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, and other business tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based, requiring a sales request
  • Enterprise-only features include registration, Attendee Hub, and OnArrival licenses
  • Professional lists 15 user logins, which may constrain larger teams

• Bizzabo — where it wins

  • Covers registration, ticketing, apps, streaming, networking, and analytics
  • Supports in-person, virtual, hybrid, and webinar programs
  • Connects event data with CRM and marketing systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $499 per user per month with annual billing
  • Requires an annual subscription
  • Premium add-ons and onsite services cost extra

• Cvent9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event platform for teams coordinating registration, onsite operations, and engagement.

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• Bizzabo8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad event operations suite for mid-market and enterprise teams with a high entry price.

  Visit BizzaboFull verdict →