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Head-to-head · Registration Software

EventCreate vs CourseStorm

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score EventCreate #6 in Registration Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit EventCreate
CourseStorm #7 in Registration Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CourseStorm

EventCreate leads on 2 checks, CourseStorm on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEventCreate · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceEventCreate · $5/mo
  • Free planonly EventCreate

EventCreate scores higher on our rubric for registration software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

EventCreate offers free plan; CourseStorm doesn't. EventCreate is cheaper to start at $5/mo against $99/mo.

EventCreate is the better fit for budget-conscious event organizers. CourseStorm is the better fit for schools and organizations running classes or camps.

  • EventCreate fits best

    Budget-conscious event organizers

  • CourseStorm fits best

    Schools and organizations running classes or camps

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Side by side

Feature EventCreate 8.6/10 Visit ↗ CourseStorm 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #6 in Registration Software #7 in Registration Software
Best for Budget-conscious event organizers Schools and organizations running classes or camps
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $5/mo (best) $99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 6 integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features EventCreate 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
  • Free forever plan supports one event and 50 attendees.
  • Covers forms, ticketing, check-in, apps and exhibitor tools.
  • SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS and two-factor security coverage. ​​
  • 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
  • Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 per event.
  • User seats are capped by plan, from one to 25 users.
  • No AI features are included.​​​
  • 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

EventCreate is a cloud-based event management platform for planners running conferences, workshops, fundraisers, parties and other in-person or virtual events. It combines customizable event websites with registration forms, RSVPs, ticket…

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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…

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  1. EventCreateRegistration Software 8.6Free plan
  2. CourseStormRegistration Software 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EventCreate — where it wins

    • Free forever plan supports one event and 50 attendees.
    • Covers forms, ticketing, check-in, apps and exhibitor tools.
    • SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS and two-factor security coverage. ​​

    Where it doesn't

    • Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 per event.
    • User seats are capped by plan, from one to 25 users.
    • No AI features are included.​​​

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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