Cvent vs HEPCon

Cvent7.8Visit HEPCon6.6Visit

Higher score Cvent #2 in Event Mobile App Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Cvent

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HEPCon #8 in Event Mobile App Software 6.6/10 Free plan · paid from €500 Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit HEPCon

• Cvent fits best

  Enterprise event teams prioritizing maturity

• HEPCon fits best

  Academic conferences needing offline programmes

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Side by side

Feature	Cvent 7.8/10 Visit ↗	HEPCon 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	6.6
Ranking	#2 in Event Mobile App Software	#8 in Event Mobile App Software
Best for	Enterprise event teams prioritizing maturity	Academic conferences needing offline programmes
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
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
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	GDPR
Integrations	7 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cvent 0/3 · HEPCon 3/3
Push notifications	Not published	✓ (best)
Interactive maps	Not published	✓ (best)
Sponsor features	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
App branding	Not published	Basic
Attendee capacity	Not published	Not published
Networking tools	Not published	Messaging
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, attendee engagement, check-in, sessions, and exhibitors Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, and more	Offline-first agendas with schedules, reminders, and conflict detection Imports from Indico, EasyChair, ConfTool, spreadsheets, and more Maps, notifications, Q&A, chat, materials, and exhibitor profiles
Cons	Pricing requires a quote request Advanced capabilities are concentrated in the Enterprise package The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller events	Registration and ticketing verification are outside its stated focus Live updates and notifications require a paid plan Advanced branding, analytics, and security options require Enterprise
Our verdict	Cvent is an event marketing and management platform for event professionals, marketers, and organizations running in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. Its scope covers configurable registration and payment processing, no-code event… Read the review →	HEPCon is a managed mobile and web conference agenda platform for scientific, medical, engineering, and professional events. It is designed for organizers publishing complex programmes with sessions, abstracts, speakers, materials, maps,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cvent — where it wins

  • Covers registration, attendee engagement, check-in, sessions, and exhibitors
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a quote request
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in the Enterprise package
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller events

• HEPCon — where it wins

  • Offline-first agendas with schedules, reminders, and conflict detection
  • Imports from Indico, EasyChair, ConfTool, spreadsheets, and more
  • Maps, notifications, Q&A, chat, materials, and exhibitor profiles

  Where it doesn't

  • Registration and ticketing verification are outside its stated focus
  • Live updates and notifications require a paid plan
  • Advanced branding, analytics, and security options require Enterprise

• Cvent7.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature event platform spanning registration, attendee engagement, onsite operations, and integrations.

  Visit CventFull verdict →
• HEPCon6.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €500

  A focused conference app for searchable programmes, offline access, and attendee interaction.

  Visit HEPConFull verdict →