Head-to-head · Mobile Event Apps
Guidebook vs Eventbase
Guidebook leads on 0 checks, Eventbase on 0, and 2 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 scoreGuidebook · 8.3/10
- Most featuresEventbase · 1 of 5
Guidebook scores higher on our rubric for mobile event apps: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Guidebook is the better fit for career fairs and networking-heavy conferences. Eventbase is the better fit for branded mobile apps with strong engagement features.
- Guidebook fits best
Career fairs and networking-heavy conferences
- Eventbase fits best
Branded mobile apps with strong engagement features
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Side by side
| Feature | Guidebook 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Eventbase 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #7 in Mobile Event Apps | #8 in Mobile Event Apps |
| Best for | Career fairs and networking-heavy conferences | Branded mobile apps with strong engagement features |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Guidebook 0/5 · Eventbase 1/5 | ||
| Attendee networking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Personalized agenda | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Push notifications | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Check-in tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Event formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App distribution | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Guidebook provides branded mobile apps and web experiences for conferences, career fairs, campus events, and virtual or hybrid programs. Its mix of event content, registration, check-in, and attendee interaction suits universities,… Read the review → |
Eventbase provides branded mobile apps for enterprise conferences, roadshows, corporate meetings, trade shows, festivals and sporting events. Native iOS and Android apps combine personalized schedules, attendee recommendations, private… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Guidebook — where it wins
- Searchable employer profiles and booth maps support career-fair discovery.
- Schedules, registration, check-in, networking, and meeting booking work together.
- Integrates with Cvent, Eventbrite, Salesforce, Marketo, and Zapier.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric prices.
- The Small Event plan has a 200-attendee limit.
Eventbase — where it wins
- Personalized agendas, recommendations, messaging and push notifications
- Interactive maps, polling, chat, gamification and event analytics
- ISO 27001 and GDPR alignment with 24/7 email and phone support
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through Professional and Premium sales discussions
- Registration and ticketing features are outside the platform
- The app experience targets iOS and Android rather than web deployment
- Guidebook8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad event toolkit with career-fair discovery, networking, registration, and analytics.
Visit GuidebookFull verdict → - Eventbase8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A native iOS and Android event app platform with deep engagement tools and enterprise support.
Visit EventbaseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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