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    Cvent Event Management

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ACvent is a cloud-based enterprise event management company offering 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 properties to increase business demand through targeted advertising…N/A

    Cvent Event Management

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ACvent is a cloud-based enterprise event management company offering 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 properties to increase business demand through targeted advertising…N/A
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    Cvent Event ManagementCvent Event Management
    Considered Both Products
    Cvent
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Honestly, it's not fair to compare as Cvent has become more dominant and more refined over the years.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Although both are great registration management software, the interface and usability of Cvent Event Management is much easier to use in the backend as a conference organiser and on the front-end as a delegate user. The reporting, Attendee Hub, and registration process is more …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Omg, where do I start? The old system had al ot of HTML code, which was awful. There was no badge system had to export data to a 3rd party. COAs were manual.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Event Management allows for much more flexibility, is a more dynamic system and integrates much better into outside marketing technology, with a more robust API. Instead of having to have customization built into the system as with momentus, Cvent Event Management …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Event Management had the best combination of features for our event program, plus a really polished end-user experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent is still the leader in advancing event technology. It just has a few more things we need over Bizzabo.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    There is no other tool that offers the same range of solutions as Cvent, all under one umbrella. With minimal reliance on APIs, client and associate data are more secure, making all stakeholders more comfortable with the software. All other solutions I looked at only solved one …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent offers much more data analysis, professional template/branding options, and I like the potential use case we have for the future.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    This feels like the best overall experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent's registration platform is by far better!
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    I have only used Cvent Event Management platform
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    We have switched from Cvent to Swoogo
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    In my opinion, Cvent Event Management is incomparable and works much better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Passkey and Cvent Event Management work hand in hand and are both great.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    I think Cvent Event Management blows Blackthorn OUT of the water.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    No extra fees are associated, unlike most other registration software.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Event Management offers a much more comprehensive solution with advanced, robust features.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    We use them together. Cvent Salesforce application syncs up well, for the type of customer capture we want.
    Incentivized
    Cvent
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Honestly, it's not fair to compare as Cvent has become more dominant and more refined over the years.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Although both are great registration management software, the interface and usability of Cvent Event Management is much easier to use in the backend as a conference organiser and on the front-end as a delegate user. The reporting, Attendee Hub, and registration process is more …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Omg, where do I start? The old system had al ot of HTML code, which was awful. There was no badge system had to export data to a 3rd party. COAs were manual.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Event Management allows for much more flexibility, is a more dynamic system and integrates much better into outside marketing technology, with a more robust API. Instead of having to have customization built into the system as with momentus, Cvent Event Management …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Event Management had the best combination of features for our event program, plus a really polished end-user experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent is still the leader in advancing event technology. It just has a few more things we need over Bizzabo.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    There is no other tool that offers the same range of solutions as Cvent, all under one umbrella. With minimal reliance on APIs, client and associate data are more secure, making all stakeholders more comfortable with the software. All other solutions I looked at only solved one …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent offers much more data analysis, professional template/branding options, and I like the potential use case we have for the future.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    This feels like the best overall experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent's registration platform is by far better!
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    I have only used Cvent Event Management platform
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    We have switched from Cvent to Swoogo
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    In my opinion, Cvent Event Management is incomparable and works much better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Passkey and Cvent Event Management work hand in hand and are both great.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    I think Cvent Event Management blows Blackthorn OUT of the water.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    No extra fees are associated, unlike most other registration software.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent Event Management offers a much more comprehensive solution with advanced, robust features.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    We use them together. Cvent Salesforce application syncs up well, for the type of customer capture we want.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    277 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    277 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    221 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    221 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    273 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    273 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    176 Answers
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    176 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    184 Answers
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    184 Answers
    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementCvent Event Management
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.3
    84 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Cvent Event Management
    7.3
    84 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access7.281 Ratings7.281 Ratings
    Mobile Application7.984 Ratings7.984 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile6.879 Ratings6.879 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Cvent Event Management and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.9
    76 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Cvent Event Management
    7.9
    76 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Calendar integration8.058 Ratings8.058 Ratings
    Meeting initiation7.553 Ratings7.553 Ratings
    Integrates with social media7.149 Ratings7.149 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.744 Ratings7.744 Ratings
    Slideshows7.836 Ratings7.836 Ratings
    Event registration9.278 Ratings9.278 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Cvent Event Management and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.2
    66 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Cvent Event Management
    8.2
    66 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Live chat8.855 Ratings8.855 Ratings
    Audience polling7.768 Ratings7.768 Ratings
    Q&A8.267 Ratings8.267 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Cvent Event Management and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.6
    78 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Cvent Event Management
    7.6
    78 Ratings
    12% below category average
    User authentication7.775 Ratings7.775 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions7.976 Ratings7.976 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list7.370 Ratings7.370 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.9
    86 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Cvent Event Management
    8.9
    86 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Branding options8.683 Ratings8.683 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.957 Ratings8.957 Ratings
    Attendee list export9.286 Ratings9.286 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Cvent Event Management and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.5
    92 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Cvent Event Management
    8.5
    92 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing9.286 Ratings9.286 Ratings
    Email marketing7.990 Ratings7.990 Ratings
    Livestreaming7.946 Ratings7.946 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.676 Ratings8.676 Ratings
    Event recording8.247 Ratings8.247 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.649 Ratings8.649 Ratings
    Networking8.360 Ratings8.360 Ratings
    Event analytics9.088 Ratings9.088 Ratings
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    Score9.6 out of 10
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    Score7.7 out of 10
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    Score7.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementCvent Event Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (425 ratings)
    9.5
    (425 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (46 ratings)
    10.0
    (46 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (90 ratings)
    8.9
    (90 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (115 ratings)
    9.9
    (115 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.2
    (16 ratings)
    7.2
    (16 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cvent Event ManagementCvent Event Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cvent
    Cvent has been great for our large flagship conferences, roadshows, exec forums, and webinars. From registration and attendee management all the way to post-event engagement and everything in between. Its custom reporting has helped us present business cases when we needed to eliminate certain events and has also helped us navigate challenging recruitment times by calling out patterns and successes.
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    Cvent
    Cvent has been great for our large flagship conferences, roadshows, exec forums, and webinars. From registration and attendee management all the way to post-event engagement and everything in between. Its custom reporting has helped us present business cases when we needed to eliminate certain events and has also helped us navigate challenging recruitment times by calling out patterns and successes.
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    Pros
    Cvent
    • Event registration - manages different registration types for different programming.
    • Audience Segmentation - from sessions to event emails to push notifications, Cvent's audience segmentation saves us so much time.
    • Training - Cvent has a vast library of help articles and community questions and answers to help both new and seasoned users.
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    Cvent
    • Event registration - manages different registration types for different programming.
    • Audience Segmentation - from sessions to event emails to push notifications, Cvent's audience segmentation saves us so much time.
    • Training - Cvent has a vast library of help articles and community questions and answers to help both new and seasoned users.
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    Cons
    Cvent
    • Growth emphasis seems slanted towards trade shows and events vendor integrations (less so on educational/attendee features)
    • Because of rapid incorporation of new functionality, documentation can lag behind the current platform
    • Complexity is growing, so the platform requires a significant investment of time and coordination to fully leverage
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    Cvent
    • Growth emphasis seems slanted towards trade shows and events vendor integrations (less so on educational/attendee features)
    • Because of rapid incorporation of new functionality, documentation can lag behind the current platform
    • Complexity is growing, so the platform requires a significant investment of time and coordination to fully leverage
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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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    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
    Super simple to use once configured. The solutions guide you through the process and the training resources and community fill in anything you can't figure out. Technical and non-technical users alike will be able to figure out how to successfully use the system.
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    Cvent
    Super simple to use once configured. The solutions guide you through the process and the training resources and community fill in anything you can't figure out. Technical and non-technical users alike will be able to figure out how to successfully use the system.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cvent
    There have been a few times when the system has gone down in the midst of registration. It can be frustrating but know that it does happen at times
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    Cvent
    There have been a few times when the system has gone down in the midst of registration. It can be frustrating but know that it does happen at times
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    Performance
    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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    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
    Cvent
    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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    Cvent
    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
    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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    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
    Cvent
    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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    Cvent
    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
    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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    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
    Cvent
    There is no other tool that offers the same range of solutions as Cvent, all under one umbrella. With minimal reliance on APIs, client and associate data are more secure, making all stakeholders more comfortable with the software. All other solutions I looked at only solved one piece of the puzzle I was dealing with.
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    Cvent
    There is no other tool that offers the same range of solutions as Cvent, all under one umbrella. With minimal reliance on APIs, client and associate data are more secure, making all stakeholders more comfortable with the software. All other solutions I looked at only solved one piece of the puzzle I was dealing with.
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    Scalability
    Cvent
    I can see how this can help small AND large companies as they continue to grow
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    Cvent
    I can see how this can help small AND large companies as they continue to grow
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    Return on Investment
    Cvent
    • Cvent Event Management has definitely provided great value with our exhibitors. It's a well organized system that they all trust and utilize each year now.
    • Cvent Event Management has also provided positive ROI on the app front. Our clients rely on the app to share information and it's saved us a lot of money in paper printing costs!
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    Cvent
    • Cvent Event Management has definitely provided great value with our exhibitors. It's a well organized system that they all trust and utilize each year now.
    • Cvent Event Management has also provided positive ROI on the app front. Our clients rely on the app to share information and it's saved us a lot of money in paper printing costs!
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