A2Z Events by Personify vs. Planned

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
A2Z Events by Personify
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
A2Z Events is an enterprise-level event management solution with a full suite of tools required to manage and market expositions and conferences, including built-in integration with in-house accounting, AMS, CRM and CAD systems. According to the vendor, their clients realize improved productivity in back office processes and increased connectivity with membership, CRM and financial databases. Features include online floor plans, event websites, speaker management, matchmaking tools, and…N/A
Planned
Score 8.7 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Planned, from the company in Montreal, is an event planning platform for corporations offering tools for discovery, booking, invoicing and reporting.
$0.03
per booking
Pricing
A2Z Events by PersonifyPlanned
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Basic account
3%
per booking
Enterprise account
3%
per booking
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
A2Z Events by PersonifyPlanned
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsWith the basic account, any planner can sign in, browse the marketplace, contact suppliers and use all of Planned's features. We only charge at booking time: 3% of the total booking cost. Enterprise accounts have the same terms as basic accounts, but can also include SSO integrations and reporting, for a fixed implementation fee cost.
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Community Pulse
A2Z Events by PersonifyPlanned
Considered Both Products
A2Z Events by Personify
Chose A2Z Events by Personify
I've used Map Your Show, as well as ExpoCad. Each has their own redeeming qualities, and the success of A2Z is also based on the support you receive from the provider. Customer Support and being assigned to one support team player from A2Z has been huge and we have greatly …
Chose A2Z Events by Personify
A2Z is so much better than ExpoCad. It is easy for the exhibit sales team to use and it is easy for the attendees and vendors to use. Pulling the program book is a cinch now. I don't understand how people still use ExpoCad?!
Planned
Chose Planned
Planned is the only event planning software company we have worked with, and plan to work with. The team behind the platform is constantly innovating to enhance features and the overall experience for both vendors and users.
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User Ratings
A2Z Events by PersonifyPlanned
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
A2Z Events by PersonifyPlanned
Likelihood to Recommend
I love A2Z. We used to have ExpoCad and I often visit other Website that use ExpoCad and there is no comparison. It is just a clean and easy to use software. It looks crisp and clean - so easy to read.
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Planned is great for vendors who have both in-person and virtual event services to offer. You can get exposure to other markets and industries, win new business, and grow your skills. Planned is best for vendors who already have a lot of experience in the event industry.
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Pros
  • Very easy for the exhibitors and the attendees to navigate the floor.
  • It looks very crisp and is easy to print.
  • The online exhibitor search field is awesome - so easy for our attendees to map out who they want to visit.
  • The support team is very responsive and the training opportunities are flexible.
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  • Hands-on oversight of execution of a virtual event and client success management
  • Connecting event industry professionals with companies in need of their services
  • Highlighting services that an event industry professional or company offers
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Cons
  • Coming from software where I had a huge amount of access to the "backend", it would be nice to be able to manipulate areas of the Exhibit Floorplan a little easier with regard to items like tables, chairs, stages, etc. Maybe add some icons that could be pasted into the floorplan for faster success?
  • The agenda within A2Z does not give you the ability to host on your own conference site.
  • The agenda view is sometimes perceived as being too long, there's a lot of extra "white space".
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  • The platform can use some tweaking (i.e.: when reserving hotels, adding guest rooms, including meeting rooms - instead of just spaces, which can be confusing when searching).
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Alternatives Considered
I've used Map Your Show, as well as ExpoCad. Each has their own redeeming qualities, and the success of A2Z is also based on the support you receive from the provider. Customer Support and being assigned to one support team player from A2Z has been huge and we have greatly appreciated it.
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Planned is the only event planning software company we have worked with, and plan to work with. The team behind the platform is constantly innovating to enhance features and the overall experience for both vendors and users.
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Return on Investment
  • Positive - it provides one place from which primary players in the conference could pull information. A2Z maintains consistency and lowers the discrepancy issue when everyone tries to keep their own little database.
  • Positive - Time Saver.
  • No negative that I can recall.
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  • Positive impact as they save us LOTS of time.
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Planned Screenshots

Screenshot of Event creation - create an event by filling in some details.Screenshot of Event overview page - edit event information, invite collaborators, centralize documents, and manage your event.Screenshot of Marketplace - place to discover suppliers across every category. Use filters to narrow your search to match your exact needs.Screenshot of Supplier listing pages - find detailed information about every supplier, including 3D mappings, photos, services offered, reviews, and more.Screenshot of Inbox - communicate with suppliers and share quotes, contracts and invoices.