Fourwaves vs Eventation

Fourwaves8.8Visit Eventation7.4Visit

Higher score Fourwaves #2 in Event Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fourwaves

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Eventation #16 in Event Scheduling Software 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Eventation

• Fourwaves fits best

  Research and hybrid conferences

• Eventation fits best

  Large, polished event programs

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Side by side

Feature	Fourwaves 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Eventation 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.4
Ranking	#2 in Event Scheduling Software	#16 in Event Scheduling Software
Best for	Research and hybrid conferences	Large, polished event programs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$899/yr	$1,990/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fourwaves 5/5 · Eventation 5/5
Session tracks	✓	✓
Room scheduling	✓	✓
Speaker management	✓	✓
Attendee mobile app	✓	✓
Hybrid event support	✓	✓
Specs
Attendee limit	Not checked yet	500 attendees
Our review
Pros	Abstract submission, peer review, and conference program scheduling Free Starter plan with unlimited registrations and events Mobile apps, virtual posters, and hybrid-event support	Covers registration, agendas, networking, check-in, exhibitors, and analytics Supports web, iOS, Android, mobile web, and API access Handles in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
Cons	Academic focus may be narrower than general event platforms Pro uses custom event and submission volumes Some plans have duplicate annual USD price listings	Starts at $199 per month with no free plan Capacity-based limits apply across attendees, events, and event roles Native iOS and Android apps are optional
Our verdict	Fourwaves is a cloud-based event management platform for academic and scientific conferences. It is designed for universities, research organizations, scientific societies, and other groups managing research events. Its scope covers… Read the review →	Eventation is an event management platform for teams organizing conferences, trade shows, association programs, corporate events, and other in-person, virtual, or hybrid experiences. It combines branded event websites, registration and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fourwaves — where it wins

  • Abstract submission, peer review, and conference program scheduling
  • Free Starter plan with unlimited registrations and events
  • Mobile apps, virtual posters, and hybrid-event support

  Where it doesn't

  • Academic focus may be narrower than general event platforms
  • Pro uses custom event and submission volumes
  • Some plans have duplicate annual USD price listings

• Eventation — where it wins

  • Covers registration, agendas, networking, check-in, exhibitors, and analytics
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, mobile web, and API access
  • Handles in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $199 per month with no free plan
  • Capacity-based limits apply across attendees, events, and event roles
  • Native iOS and Android apps are optional

• Fourwaves8.8/10 · Free plan

  A strong fit for research conferences needing submissions, scheduling, and hybrid event tools.

  Visit FourwavesFull verdict →
• Eventation7.4/10 · Paid

  A broad event platform for teams running polished, multi-part programs.

  Visit EventationFull verdict →