Arlo vs. Cvent Event Management

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Arlo
Score 10.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Arlo is a cloud based training and event management software designed to promote, sell and deliver courses and events. Arlo automates manual processes by providing simple scheduling, automatic communication, custom reporting, payments & invoicing. Client records are kept updated within Arlo’s robust CRM. Courses and events are easily managed within the Arlo platform and online registration can be tailored with fully customisable registration forms.…
$99
per user, per month
Cvent Event Management
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Cvent is a cloud-based enterprise event management company with nearly 4,000 employees and over 300,000 users worldwide. Cvent offers software solutions to event planners and marketers for online event registration, venue selection, event management and marketing, onsite solutions, email marketing, and attendee engagement. Cvent's suite of products automate and simplify the planning process to maximize the impact of events. Cvent provides hoteliers with an integrated platform, enabling…N/A
Pricing
ArloCvent Event Management
Editions & Modules
Simple
$99
per user, per month
Professional
$189
per user, per month
Enterprise
$249
per user, per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ArloCvent Event Management
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$99 per user, per monthRequired
Additional DetailsUsage charges are as follows: 95¢ per registration for free events/online activities and $2 per registration for paid events/online activities
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Features
ArloCvent Event Management
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Arlo
-
Ratings
Cvent Event Management
8.1
38 Ratings
2% below category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings8.236 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings8.136 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings8.034 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Arlo
-
Ratings
Cvent Event Management
8.3
35 Ratings
2% above category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings8.031 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.226 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings7.824 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.918 Ratings
Slideshows00 Ratings8.119 Ratings
Event registration00 Ratings8.635 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Arlo
-
Ratings
Cvent Event Management
8.3
30 Ratings
4% above category average
Live chat00 Ratings8.324 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings8.229 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings8.430 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Arlo
-
Ratings
Cvent Event Management
8.0
36 Ratings
7% below category average
User authentication00 Ratings8.034 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings7.832 Ratings
Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.131 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Arlo
-
Ratings
Cvent Event Management
8.3
40 Ratings
0% above category average
Branding options00 Ratings8.235 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings8.225 Ratings
Attendee list export00 Ratings8.539 Ratings
Virtual Event
Comparison of Virtual Event features of Product A and Product B
Arlo
-
Ratings
Cvent Event Management
7.8
43 Ratings
3% below category average
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings8.540 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings7.841 Ratings
Livestreaming00 Ratings7.924 Ratings
Audience engagement00 Ratings7.732 Ratings
Event recording00 Ratings8.423 Ratings
Virtual booths00 Ratings7.222 Ratings
Networking00 Ratings7.225 Ratings
Event analytics00 Ratings8.140 Ratings
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
ArloCvent Event Management
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(3 ratings)
8.6
(286 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(29 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(29 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
5.1
(75 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(13 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
ArloCvent Event Management
Likelihood to Recommend
Arlo
Its probably better suited for home-use rather than in a large office setting. Fortunately, my suite is less than 2000 sq ft so it's not much of an issue. It allows downloading and can be used amongst other managers or IT staff and the likes. I dont use any for outside.
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Cvent
Cvent Event Management works great for events for which we need to collect registration fees. If you have a large-scale event that requires complex registration/data collection, and payment processing, Cvent Event Management is the best solution out there! It is comprehensive, can handle complex, multi-step registration forms, and has features for customizable and branded accompanying website and marketing opportunities (social media, event emails, etc). It is a one-stop-shop for creation and promotion of an event. That said, for "free" events, because there is an associated cost per registrant, it makes more sense for us to use another platform (we use Eventbrite, GoogleForm, or WordPress Gravity Forms) to collect RSVPs. The cost-oer-registrant is outlined upon contracting (and can vary based on the terms of your contract), but it is a fixed cost, rather than a percentage of the overall fees. Again, depending on the cost of your program for a participant, this can either be a good thing or something that would persuade you to use another system in that scenario.
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Pros
Arlo
  • The picture and video quality is excellent!
  • The customer support is excellent.
  • The product is excellent.
  • The app is easy to use.
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Cvent
  • Registration platform can handle nearly any need.
  • Event websites are easy to build and support customization.
  • Support is available in multiple formats should you run into issues.
  • There is a large user community where you can reach out for ideas and help.
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Cons
Arlo
  • They should add power and connection monitoring to alert when a devices is offline.
  • They could add PoE
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Cvent
  • Allowing more in depth paths for registration questions (i.e. drill-down questions as needed)
  • Hotel widget does not model in a user-friendly way, allowing for customer confusion and cumbersome work-arounds
  • Flex Email customization widgets need to integrate into the emails more smoothly and be able to customize to have the same look, feel, font of the written text. At this time it does not allow for the same level of customization.
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Likelihood to Renew
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
We are very pleased with the features that Cvent gives us. The ease of use and the immediate support when something does stump us. Cvent provides us with everything that we need to run a successful event. The only reason I did not Rate Cvent as a 10 is the cost
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Usability
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
Overall, Cvent Event Management is a highly usable platform, with a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features and tools to help plan, promote, and manage events. The platform is designed to be intuitive, allowing users to easily navigate and access the various features and functionalities. One of the key benefits of Cvent Event Management's usability is its high level of customization. The platform offers a range of customization options, allowing users to tailor the platform to their specific needs and branding. This can include custom registration forms, event websites, email communications, and more. Additionally, Cvent Event Management provides robust data analytics and reporting, enabling users to gain insights into attendee behavior, event performance, and ROI. The platform also offers real-time reporting, which can be particularly useful during an event, allowing organizers to monitor attendance and event progress. While there may be a learning curve for some of the more advanced features, overall, the platform is highly usable and intuitive and we have had positive experiences with the platform's usability, citing its ease of use, customization options, and comprehensive feature set as key benefits.
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Reliability and Availability
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
Cvent does go down pretty frequently. And while it often doesn't impact day to day use usually, if it does go down at the wrong time, you may not be able to access very important event information when you need it. Usually outages do not last very long, but it could still be a very bad situation if this happens at the wrong moment
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Performance
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
When pulling reports and it can sometimes lag a bit and that can be frustrating when you are trying to get things done on a timeline
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Support Rating
Arlo
I have only had to contact them one time, and they were responsive and professional. It is difficult to give a rating on this unless you actually have an issue. This is the reason for a 9 out of 10. I can not give a perfect rating if I never had an opportunity to truly experience something.
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Cvent
I have very rarely needed support, but when I did, it seemed that there was an underlying push for a webinar, training session, or multiple phone calls. If I have a question or a need, that should be addressed nothing else.
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In-Person Training
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
Our on-site trainer was very knowledgeable in the product and gave us very important pointers on best practices and how to perform tasks in the simplest manner
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Online Training
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
I have used the webinars and cvent community a lot to gain more knowledge. I am usually always able to find the answers I need
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Implementation Rating
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
It would have been nice during implementation if we had received more pointers on how to organize our parked report folders, libraries, etc. to avoid the mess we find ourselves in today. If we had known ahead of time the limitations we could have planned better.
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Alternatives Considered
Arlo
Im still comparing and so far Synology is a better choice for its clarity and ease of use.
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Cvent
Our existing relationship with [Cvent Event Management] led us to stick with them when it came time to choose a virtual platform, and it certainly delivered and showed that it had the capability to be the polished, yet simple, platform that resonated best with our audience. The new virtual offering was still going through some growing pains when we used it, but it has the potential to be a major competitor in the virtual event space, and they're already well established in the in-person event management space.
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Scalability
Arlo
No answers on this topic
Cvent
We use Cvent for many different clients and events. It's very easy to customize the experience for the event that you need
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Return on Investment
Arlo
  • It's been positive overall using Arlo.
  • They seem to respect privacy more than their competition.
  • Haven't had any issues with the models we use.
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Cvent
  • Positive ROI: See which registrants [participated]
  • Positive ROI: See survey results from the feedback survey pushed at or after an event
  • Positive: Helps us lessen time spent setting up an event, emailing, or capturing data for event staff-- which in turn means MORE events!
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ScreenShots

Arlo Screenshots

Screenshot of View information in real-time. At a glance, see what events are coming up, monitor registrations, view events people have registered interest in, track the value of orders per month, and manage your daily tasks.Screenshot of Create event registration forms with a range of options to capture the information you need for each event. Add sessions for workshop registrations, options for accommodation, and capture special information using custom fields.Screenshot of Receive payments easily with payment gateway integrations.Screenshot of Arlo makes it quick and easy to create a great looking and engaging experience for your visitors.  Use a website template and you can be up and going in no time.  Alternatively, have your web designer integrate Arlo with your website’s Content Management System (CMS) or skin up an Arlo website theme.Screenshot of Whether you are an administrator, presenter, or support staff, you’ll have access to all the information you need in the palm of your hand with Arlo for mobile.