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Head-to-head · Virtual Event Platforms

Cvent vs EventX

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Cvent #6 in Virtual Event Platforms 7.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Cvent
EventX #7 in Virtual Event Platforms 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit EventX

Cvent leads on 0 checks, EventX on 3, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCvent · 7.3/10
  • Free planonly EventX
  • Most featuresEventX · 2 of 2

Cvent scores higher on our rubric for virtual event platforms: 7.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

EventX offers free plan; Cvent doesn't publish it. EventX offers virtual expo booths; Cvent doesn't publish it. EventX offers branded mobile app; Cvent doesn't publish it.

Cvent is the better fit for mature enterprise event programs. EventX is the better fit for affordable events with mobile and exhibitor features.

  • Cvent fits best

    Mature enterprise event programs

  • EventX fits best

    Affordable events with mobile and exhibitor features

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Side by side

Feature Cvent 7.3/10 Visit ↗ EventX 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.1
Ranking #6 in Virtual Event Platforms #7 in Virtual Event Platforms
Best for Mature enterprise event programs Affordable events with mobile and exhibitor features
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $99/mo
Free plan Not published ✓ (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, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cvent 0/2 · EventX 2/2
Virtual expo booths Not published ✓ (best)
Branded mobile app Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Attendee limit Not published 300 attendees
Concurrent stages Not published Not published
Networking features Not published Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Covers registration, payments, onsite operations, virtual, and hybrid events
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
  • Adds exhibitor management, reporting, attendee engagement, and CRM synchronization
  • Free plan supports unlimited events with registration and check-in.
  • Essentials adds 300 attendees, payments and 5,000 monthly email credits.
  • Networking, booths, streaming, recordings and mobile apps cover varied event formats.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a quote request
  • The full feature set may exceed the needs of smaller event programs
  • Enterprise capabilities such as API access require the Enterprise package
  • The Free plan is limited to 30 attendees per event.
  • Essentials includes a 5% ticketing platform fee.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than a listed monthly amount.
Our verdict

Cvent is an event marketing and management platform for event professionals, marketers, and organizations running in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Its scope includes configurable registration and payment processing, no-code event…

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EventX is an event management platform for conferences, trade shows, webinars and hybrid events. It is designed for businesses, government agencies, universities, trade associations and other professional event organizers. The platform…

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  1. CventVirtual Event Platforms 7.3Pricing on request
  2. EventXVirtual Event Platforms 7.1Free plan · paid from $99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cvent — where it wins

    • Covers registration, payments, onsite operations, virtual, and hybrid events
    • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
    • Adds exhibitor management, reporting, attendee engagement, and CRM synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote request
    • The full feature set may exceed the needs of smaller event programs
    • Enterprise capabilities such as API access require the Enterprise package

  • EventX — where it wins

    • Free plan supports unlimited events with registration and check-in.
    • Essentials adds 300 attendees, payments and 5,000 monthly email credits.
    • Networking, booths, streaming, recordings and mobile apps cover varied event formats.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 30 attendees per event.
    • Essentials includes a 5% ticketing platform fee.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than a listed monthly amount.
  • Cvent7.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature enterprise event platform with broad event operations and quote-based pricing.

    Visit CventFull verdict →
  • EventX7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $99/mo

    A flexible event platform with a free tier, mobile access and virtual exhibitor tools.

    Visit EventXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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