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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cvent Event Management

    Score8.8 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

    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AHandshake Talent Engagement Suite (TES) helps employers source, engage, manage, and build their brand with early talent at scale. Tell an impactful story and build a strong employer brand using rich media, candidate reviews, employee testimonials, and more.N/A
    Pricing
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Cvent
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    Handshake
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    277 Answers
    86%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    221 Answers
    81%
    Delivers good value for the price
    21 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    273 Answers
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    28 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    176 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    184 Answers
    85%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.3
    84 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access7.281 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application7.984 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile6.879 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.9
    76 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Ratings
    Calendar integration8.058 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation7.553 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media7.149 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.744 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows7.836 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration9.278 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.3
    66 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat8.855 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling7.768 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A8.267 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.6
    78 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    User authentication7.675 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions7.976 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list7.270 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.9
    86 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Ratings
    Branding options8.783 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.957 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export9.286 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.5
    92 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Ratings
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing9.386 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.090 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming7.946 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.676 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording8.347 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.649 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking8.460 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics9.088 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruitment Marketing
    Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    -
    Ratings
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Passive Recruitment Advertising00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Active Recruitment Advertising00 Ratings8.39 Ratings
    Employer Branding Tools00 Ratings7.610 Ratings
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    Score7.8 out of 10
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    Score7.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (425 ratings)
    8.5
    (37 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (46 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (90 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (115 ratings)
    9.6
    (25 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.2
    (16 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    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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    Handshake
    Compared to bulk messaging students who are listed as 'matches' on the job listing page, the segments & campaigns I created were so helpful in identifying leads & helping to convert those leads to applicants without me having to continually follow-up with students (thank you- follow-up email feature!) For roles that require a lot of applicant flow, or for positions that require a large cohort of hires at one time, these features are perfect.
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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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    Handshake
    • Connects us with our target audience (current college students and recent graduates).
    • Connects us with a variety of career services offices, building trust in our organization.
    • It provides capacity to our recruiters while also allowing us to balance volume and personalization in recruitment.
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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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    Handshake
    • Ability to directly source and reach out to specific candidates (rather than just a whole pool with campaigns)
    • More flexibility over the way postings look to allow for creativity
    • More details about students on their profiles to make it easier to source the right candidates
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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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    Handshake
    It works and has been a valuable tool for recruitment and talent engagement
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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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    Handshake
    It is intuitive
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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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    Handshake
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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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    Handshake
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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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    Handshake
    Becca always responds very quickly to my questions. We had an issue where I couldn't register for a fair because another division of my company had already registered and this problem was fixed the next day. I feel like the team at Handshake Talent Engagement Suite actually cares about my experience. Not all companies do once the contract is signed! They definitely treat their customers well. I literally feel like I am their only customer.
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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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    Handshake
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Handshake
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Handshake
    It is a great product and valuable tool for recruitment and sourcing of talent
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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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    Handshake
    I think Handshake is similar to Linkedin Recruiter in a lot of ways. The main differentiator for me/our company is who we are trying to reach or target. LinkedIn is not an easy platform to find early careers talent on, so Handshake has been the best way for us to connect with schools, register for events easily, advertise to college students and reach them where they are!
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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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    Handshake
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Handshake
    • Summer internship recruiting for hard to fill roles has grown to be much easier. Without Handshake Talent Engagement Suite, we would be left scrambling to specific school job boards.
    • Hosting a simple one-hour informative event and reaching a large audience has helped with brand awareness. We don't necessarily see immediate obvious results but have been content with our ability to connect with underclassmen, getting them excited to apply for internships in a year or two.
    • Creating a talent segment and sending campaign messages is much more efficient and effective than reaching out to individual candidates with cold calls/emails.
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