Cvent vs CourseStorm

Cvent9.3Visit CourseStorm8.5Visit

Higher score Cvent #1 in Registration Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cvent

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CourseStorm #7 in Registration Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CourseStorm

• Cvent fits best

  Organizations running large, complex event programs

• CourseStorm fits best

  Schools and organizations running classes or camps

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Side by side

Feature	Cvent 9.3/10 Visit ↗	CourseStorm 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Registration Software	#7 in Registration Software
Best for	Organizations running large, complex event programs	Schools and organizations running classes or camps
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$99/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	7 integrations	5,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Cvent 0/4 · CourseStorm 0/4
Custom registration forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Online payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Check-in tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Registration types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Registration capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Catalogs, family registration, rosters, waitlists and transfers in one system Pro adds attendance tracking, instructor access and payment plans All Access includes integrations, private classes and AI-powered reporting
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	No free plan; paid plans start at $99/month with annual billing Monthly billing costs more than annual billing at every listed tier Built for classes and camps, not general-purpose event ticketing
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 →	CourseStorm is a cloud-based registration platform for organizations running classes and camps, including arts groups, community education programs, kids programs and workforce-development providers. It combines class catalogs 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

• CourseStorm — where it wins

  • Catalogs, family registration, rosters, waitlists and transfers in one system
  • Pro adds attendance tracking, instructor access and payment plans
  • All Access includes integrations, private classes and AI-powered reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid plans start at $99/month with annual billing
  • Monthly billing costs more than annual billing at every listed tier
  • Built for classes and camps, not general-purpose event ticketing

• Cvent9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit CventFull verdict →
• CourseStorm8.5/10 · Paid

  CourseStorm pairs class registration, payment tools and attendance features for education programs.

  Visit CourseStormFull verdict →