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Head-to-head · Event Management Software

Cvent vs Eventbrite

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cvent #1 in Event Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Cvent
Eventbrite #3 in Event Management Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Eventbrite

Cvent leads on 0 checks, Eventbrite on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCvent · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Eventbrite
  • Most featuresCvent · 6 of 6

Cvent scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Cvent is the better fit for enterprise events needing broad integrations. Eventbrite is the better fit for public ticketed events and simple registration.

  • Cvent fits best

    Enterprise events needing broad integrations

  • Eventbrite fits best

    Public ticketed events and simple registration

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Side by side

Feature Cvent 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Eventbrite 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 7.9
Ranking #1 in Event Management Software #3 in Event Management Software
Best for Enterprise events needing broad integrations Public ticketed events and simple registration
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $708/yr
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cvent 6/6 · Eventbrite 1/6
Registration forms ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Onsite check-in ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Attendee app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Attendee email ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Exhibitor tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers registration, payments, check-in, badging, and onsite operations
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
  • Supports attendee apps, exhibitor lead capture, reporting, and hybrid events
  • Free publishing supports unlimited events and free tickets without ticketing fees
  • QR-code scanning, mobile check-in, waitlists, and attendee management
  • Forms, payments, communications, analytics, and recurring events in one platform
Cons
  • Primary Event Management plans use quote-based pricing
  • API access, SSO, and MFA are limited to the Enterprise plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events
  • Less feature depth for dedicated mobile apps and exhibitor management
  • Advanced event operations may require capabilities beyond the core platform
  • Premium availability is limited to eligible countries and accounts
Our verdict

Cvent is an event and hospitality technology platform for event professionals, marketers, and hospitality teams. It supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events through branded registration websites, configurable forms and agendas, email…

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Eventbrite is an online registration and ticketing platform for organizers of free and paid events. It supports community gatherings, classes, conferences, festivals, and fundraisers, with tools for creating event pages, selling tickets,…

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  1. CventEvent Management Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. EventbriteEvent Management Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cvent — where it wins

    • Covers registration, payments, check-in, badging, and onsite operations
    • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
    • Supports attendee apps, exhibitor lead capture, reporting, and hybrid events

    Where it doesn't

    • Primary Event Management plans use quote-based pricing
    • API access, SSO, and MFA are limited to the Enterprise plan
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events

  • Eventbrite — where it wins

    • Free publishing supports unlimited events and free tickets without ticketing fees
    • QR-code scanning, mobile check-in, waitlists, and attendee management
    • Forms, payments, communications, analytics, and recurring events in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • Less feature depth for dedicated mobile apps and exhibitor management
    • Advanced event operations may require capabilities beyond the core platform
    • Premium availability is limited to eligible countries and accounts

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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