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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

Zeffy vs Cvent

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zeffy #1 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Zeffy
Cvent #4 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Cvent

Zeffy leads on 0 checks, Cvent on 0, and 3 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 scoreZeffy · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Zeffy
  • Most featuresCvent · 2 of 6

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform. Cvent is the better fit for large nonprofits needing enterprise event operations.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform

  • Cvent fits best

    Large nonprofits needing enterprise event operations

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Cvent 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #4 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform Large nonprofits needing enterprise event operations
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Features Zeffy 0/6 · Cvent 2/6
Event registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Invitations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee check-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Event email tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes ticketing, fundraising, CRM, and payment tools
  • Covers QR check-in, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and auctions
  • Connects with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Zapier, and other tools
  • Covers registration, check-in, badging, payments, apps, exhibitors, and reporting
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
Cons
  • API access is read-only for payments, contacts, and campaigns
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of event-only teams
  • Tap to Pay is focused on in-person payments through mobile devices
  • Primary Event Management plans require contacting sales for pricing
  • There is no free plan for the primary Event Management offering
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler events
Our verdict

Zeffy is a web-based fundraising and event management platform for nonprofits that want one system for donations, events, donor records, and related fundraising activities. Its Free plan includes donation forms, recurring gifts, event…

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Cvent is an event and hospitality technology platform for nonprofit event professionals, marketers, and hospitality teams. It supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs through branded registration websites, configurable forms and…

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  1. ZeffyNonprofit Event Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. CventNonprofit Event Management Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zeffy — where it wins

    • Free plan includes ticketing, fundraising, CRM, and payment tools
    • Covers QR check-in, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and auctions
    • Connects with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Zapier, and other tools

    Where it doesn't

    • API access is read-only for payments, contacts, and campaigns
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of event-only teams
    • Tap to Pay is focused on in-person payments through mobile devices

  • Cvent — where it wins

    • Covers registration, check-in, badging, payments, apps, exhibitors, and reporting
    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
    • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Primary Event Management plans require contacting sales for pricing
    • There is no free plan for the primary Event Management offering
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler events
  • Zeffy9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free nonprofit platform covering events, fundraising, donor management, and payments.

    Visit ZeffyFull verdict →
  • Cvent8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad event operations platform for nonprofits managing complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs.

    Visit CventFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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