Cvent Event Management

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Cvent Event Management
Score 8.8 out of 10
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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
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We are very established with them and they have things like managing registrations statuses, cancelled, denied, pending which makes a big difference and also the templates we have set up for how we build events
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We use them together. Cvent Salesforce application syncs up well, for the type of customer capture we want.
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Cvent offers a more user-friendly experience compared to other platforms. It is purely focused on event management, which means it has all the functionality we needed out of the box. It is especially well-suited for multi-session events and provides functionality that other …
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In my opinion, Cvent Event Management is incomparable and works much better.
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Honestly, Cvent Event Management's registration platform is superior. The logic, setup options are far better than what the companies above have to offer. The only downfall is that it is far more expensive, and sometimes isn't needed for the most basic of registration sites.
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I think Cvent Event Management blows Blackthorn OUT of the water.
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Some of the platforms we have used don't show up in the options available to select, but Cvent Event Management is definitely one of the most customizable and intuitive platforms we have used. They are also very consistent with their brand in the quality of the product they …
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It has been several years since our organization used DoubleDutch. However, the main reason we switched was because Cvent's package was more desirable in that it offered an online registration system, attendee engagement, feedback survey, and event marketing. Since working …
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None, Cvent was the only one we really looked into for our onsite event management. We've tried ON24 and Hopin for our virtual event needs, but it's been nice to have one platform that can do it all and we can track attendee engagement across multiple events instead of having …
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Eventbrite is not able to handle the complex registration forms that Cvent can. It does not collect as much information, cannot produce the save level of reports, and does not allow for multi-leveled and/or multiple registration types within one form. Being able to offer, and …
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Cvent was the only events software that could meet our needs at a price that was palatable. We have been with Cvent for over a decade and I shop around every time we come up for contract renewal just to see what's out there. Cvent hands-down is able to handle so much more …
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No contest and not apples to apples. However, Cvent is much more expensive. I am aware of other solutions that seem to be making a splash, but I have yet to research them and compare them to Cvent. Cvent truly is the "Cadillac" of event management software. If budget is not an …
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Cvent is better suited for the larger scale events we manage.
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Cvent is a more modern and flexible interface
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Cvent Management is an easier platform to use to communicate with the clients. It also does not require the client to pay any fees to promote or set up their events. I feel like Cvent Management is more interactive when it comes to scheduling, planning and getting the word out …
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Cvent Event Management offers a much more comprehensive solution with advanced, robust features.
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The top reason I prefer Cvent Event Management over NetForum is the customer support. Our Account Manager and Customer Support Staff are in constant communication with us. They anticipate our needs and help us find the solutions. If we don't feel confident in a product, they …
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Cvent Event Management is easier to use and quicker. It doesn’t lag, and all the information is already in Cvent Event Management so you don’t need to enter all the data.
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These products emulate the Cvent Event Management product and offered reduced analytics and costs. However, they are lacking in integrations and expanded data analytics beyond basic information.
Features
Cvent Event Management
Mobile Capabilities
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Cvent Event Management
7.3
64 Ratings
12% below category average
Responsive Design for Web Access7.760 Ratings
Mobile Application7.661 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile6.757 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Management
8.2
57 Ratings
2% below category average
Calendar integration7.944 Ratings
Meeting initiation8.239 Ratings
Integrates with social media8.236 Ratings
Record meetings / events7.932 Ratings
Slideshows8.030 Ratings
Event registration9.257 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Management
7.9
50 Ratings
2% below category average
Live chat8.541 Ratings
Audience polling7.249 Ratings
Q&A8.248 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Management
8.4
59 Ratings
0% below category average
User authentication8.656 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.255 Ratings
Confidential attendee list8.551 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Management
8.4
67 Ratings
2% above category average
Branding options7.962 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation8.440 Ratings
Attendee list export9.065 Ratings
Virtual Event
Comparison of Virtual Event features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Management
8.0
70 Ratings
1% above category average
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing8.262 Ratings
Email marketing7.866 Ratings
Livestreaming7.435 Ratings
Audience engagement8.456 Ratings
Event recording7.637 Ratings
Virtual booths7.737 Ratings
Networking8.143 Ratings
Event analytics8.966 Ratings
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User Ratings
Cvent Event Management
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(314 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.6
(35 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(60 ratings)
Availability
7.1
(4 ratings)
Performance
6.4
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
5.9
(76 ratings)
In-Person Training
6.4
(2 ratings)
Online Training
4.5
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
6.9
(15 ratings)
Configurability
7.3
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
5.5
(3 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.4
(4 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.3
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
7.3
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cvent Event Management
Likelihood to Recommend
Cvent
The breadth of features is such that Cvent Event Management is a strong choice for events of significant scope and complexity, particularly in volume and diversity of programming. The learning curve may be on the steep side for customers with simpler needs, though Cvent Event Management is addressing this by providing more streamlining in their solution suite.
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Pros
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  • I love Cvent Event Management's registration platform specifically because of the flexibility. There are no limits to what Cvent Event Management can do - if you want custom logic, questions or buttons, it's all possible!
  • The Exhibitor Portal is an exceptional option for event sponsors. Exhibitors have so much power to manage their profile in the back end, and it's very easy to navigate.
  • The Agenda section is a favorite of mine, as the customization options are endless. You can have people select their sessions and view speaker profiles + the planner has endless options for making the agenda thorough.
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Cons
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  • The "Badges and Certificates" feature can use some work. This is where you build out your name badges, invoices, receipts, etc. The system works but the build feature is difficult to line everything up and navigate. Also, building the receipts/invoices can be difficult to adjust for when things for to multiple pages. It doesn't allow you to pre-program margins so it just continues to the top of the next page without leaving additional space.
  • Processing payments for multiple registrations at once after the registrations have already been submitted could also be improved. Currently, the only opportunity you have to submit a payment for a full group is when they register initially. After that phase, if you need to enter a check payment or process a credit card after they've finalized their registration, you have to go into each attendees record to process the payment which can get tedious.
  • I would like to see a functionality where we can collect actual signatures during the registration process vs. just having a check box available. For some of the more sensitive materials we need our attendees to approve of, an actual signature feature would be very beneficial.
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Likelihood to Renew
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
Cvent
Cvent has a lot of functionality, which can be overwhelming to new users who are not too technically savvy. However, Cvent does a great job of providing tools and support for users to learn and troubleshoot. I also appreciate the work and progress that Cvent has been making in Accessibility.
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Reliability and Availability
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
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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
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The company offers 24/7 customer support, including phone, email, and chat support, to ensure that we can get help when we need it. Additionally, the platform has a comprehensive help center and knowledge base, including user guides, tutorials, and FAQs, which help us troubleshoot issues on our own. Cvent also provides training and support resources, including onboarding assistance, live training sessions, and webinars, which help us get the most out of the platform. Overall, Cvent appears to be committed to providing excellent customer support and resources to its users, which can help ensure a positive user experience and successful events.
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In-Person Training
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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
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It was all self-driven and I had to do a lot of searching around in the community to get answers.
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Implementation Rating
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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
Cvent
Cvent was the only events software that could meet our needs at a price that was palatable. We have been with Cvent for over a decade and I shop around every time we come up for contract renewal just to see what's out there. Cvent hands-down is able to handle so much more complex needs than anything else out there. The value for what you get is exceptional.
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Scalability
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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
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  • 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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