Cvent vs EventCreate

Cvent9.4Visit EventCreate8.7Visit

Higher score Cvent #1 in Event Registration Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Cvent

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EventCreate #5 in Event Registration Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit EventCreate

• Cvent fits best

  Enterprise and complex multi-format events

• EventCreate fits best

  Small teams wanting low-cost event software

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Side by side

Feature	Cvent 9.4/10 Visit ↗	EventCreate 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Event Registration Software	#5 in Event Registration Software
Best for	Enterprise and complex multi-format events	Small teams wanting low-cost event software
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$5/mo
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	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cvent 1/5 · EventCreate 1/5
Check-in app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ticketing	✓	✓
Session registration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Badge printing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payment processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Attendee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Form customization	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, onsite check-in, attendee apps, exhibitors, and reporting Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams	Free plan supports one event and up to 50 attendees Registration, ticketing, email, check-in, badges, and analytics included Schedules, exhibitors, seating charts, and attendee app support broader events
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales No free plan is available Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events	Free and Personal plans are limited to one user Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 by plan Attendee app is in beta and available in three countries
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… Read the review →	EventCreate is an event management platform for planners, agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and conference organizers. It combines custom event websites, registration forms, RSVP collection, online ticket sales, email communications,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cvent — where it wins

  • Covers registration, onsite check-in, attendee apps, exhibitors, and reporting
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is available
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events

• EventCreate — where it wins

  • Free plan supports one event and up to 50 attendees
  • Registration, ticketing, email, check-in, badges, and analytics included
  • Schedules, exhibitors, seating charts, and attendee app support broader events

  Where it doesn't

  • Free and Personal plans are limited to one user
  • Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 by plan
  • Attendee app is in beta and available in three countries

• Cvent9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event platform for complex programs, with quote-based pricing and extensive event operations.

  Visit CventFull verdict →
• EventCreate8.7/10 · Free plan

  Broad event tools at low monthly-equivalent prices, with limits by plan.

  Visit EventCreateFull verdict →