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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Neon CRM

    Score5.8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Neon CRM is a nonprofit relationship management platform for small and midsize nonprofits, used to make and maintain the personal connections that drive sustainable growth. By centralizing a nonprofit’s data and tools, Neon CRM helps teams save on manual work, deepen relationships with their supporters, and grow their impact. Key Features: Donor Management: Neon CRM provides a 360-degree view of supporters, automatically capturing every…

    $99

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    Pricing
    Cvent Event ManagementNeon CRM
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Neon CRM
    $99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cvent Event ManagementNeon CRM
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequired$349 one-time fee
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    Community Pulse
    Cvent Event ManagementNeon CRM
    Considered Both Products
    Cvent
    No answer on this topic
    Neon One LLC
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    277 Answers
    60%
    Would buy again
    3 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    221 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    273 Answers
    60%
    Happy with the feature set
    3 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    176 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    184 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementNeon CRM
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.3
    84 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Neon CRM
    -
    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 Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.9
    76 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Neon CRM
    -
    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 Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.2
    66 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Neon CRM
    -
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    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 Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.6
    78 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Neon CRM
    -
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    User authentication7.775 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions7.976 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list7.370 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.9
    86 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Branding options8.683 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 Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.5
    92 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing9.286 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing7.990 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming7.946 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.676 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording8.347 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.649 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking8.360 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics9.088 Ratings00 Ratings
    Communications and Marketing
    Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    -
    Ratings
    Neon CRM
    1.2
    2 Ratings
    139% below category average
    Constituent engagement and marketing00 Ratings1.52 Ratings
    Social listening00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Digital advocacy enablement00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Reporting and Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of Cvent Event Management and Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    -
    Ratings
    Neon CRM
    1.8
    2 Ratings
    111% below category average
    Reporting and data visualization00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Wealth screening00 Ratings2.62 Ratings
    Fundraising and Events
    Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of Cvent Event Management and Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    -
    Ratings
    Neon CRM
    1.4
    2 Ratings
    120% below category average
    Online donation options00 Ratings3.12 Ratings
    Event registration and ticketing00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Text and phone donations00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Volunteer shift management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Mobile event check-in00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Security and Platform
    Comparison of Security and Platform features of Cvent Event Management and Neon CRM
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    -
    Ratings
    Neon CRM
    1.5
    2 Ratings
    125% below category average
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings2.62 Ratings
    Mobile access00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Integrations00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
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    Whova
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Agentforce 360 for Nonprofits
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Splash
    Score7.7 out of 10
    DonorPerfect
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Ellucian CRM Advance
    Score5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementNeon CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (425 ratings)
    1.0
    (12 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (46 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (90 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (115 ratings)
    1.0
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.2
    (16 ratings)
    4.0
    (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 ManagementNeon CRM
    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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    Neon One LLC
    If you are looking for a quick and easy database option, which integrates breezily with email clients like MailChimp and Constant Contact, and has built-in credit/debit card processing capabilities, NeonCRM is a very good option. An affordable alternative to Salesforce or Raiser's Edge, it does lack some of their "bells and whistles" but gets the job done. On the one hand, Neon features a shallow learning curve and solid user interface, and is web based and mobile friendly. On the other hand, Neon might not be totally appropriate for large or national level organizations because some of the reporting seems less "robust" than pricier alternatives...
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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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    Neon One LLC
    • NeonCRM allows you to build events, take registrations, and customize those events. Customizations include different ticketing options, add-ons, promotions, etc.
    • NeonCRM does a good job helping you track donors' activities/engagements.
    • It also provides a variety of reporting mechanisms - from dashboard snapshots to graphical reports - that allow you to review programs at a glance or in-depth.
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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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    Neon One LLC
    • Learning the ropes is largely accomplished by reading manuals and watching videos. I don't learn that way. I'd much prefer to be shown. I guess I'm old school.
    • They can be stingy with the customer support. We bought the big package and I still wind up going back to my salesperson to help me cut through any red tape to get what I need.
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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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    Neon One LLC
    Neon CRM was difficult and frustrating to use without IT experience, and way to costly for the a small to mid-sized nonprofit. We believe that we lost donors due to the inaccurate report system in Neon CRM
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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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    Neon One LLC
    The Neon CRM system is confusing (we had to watch video tutorials and html code to understand many of the features, many of which we did not need). Around 2022, Neon started to go downhill. Bells and whistles were added that were of no benefit (to our nonprofit) and the system became even harder to use
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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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    Neon One LLC
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Neon One LLC
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Neon One LLC
    As stated before, they push you to read the manual or watch the video when what I want is a human being to walk/talk me through it. Like I said, maybe I am old school but that's how I learn. It's been a challenge.
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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
    Incentivized
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    Neon One LLC
    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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    Neon One LLC
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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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    Neon One LLC
    We had to hire someone to implement our donors into Neon CRM
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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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    Neon One LLC
    It works. It's easy to customize for nonprofit and industry-specific categories. It does what it does well, and integrates with platforms that specialize in those areas rather than trying to be everything to all users.
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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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    Neon One LLC
    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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    Neon One LLC
    • Positive: Neon allows us to track, analyze, and optimize our fundraising efforts and outcomes. It is critical to our success.
    • Positive: Neon works easily with our website, making donations easy for the donor.
    • Positive: Neon is affordable in comparison with similar products.
    • Negative: Neon is not well known (yet) so each new employees will probably need to learn it from scratch.
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    ScreenShots

    Neon CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Email Builder: Elevates appeals, newsletters, and other communications with mobile-responsive emails, multi-column layouts, text block editor and full email preview while building.Screenshot of Fundraising Dashboard: Aggregates fundraising data in one place to analyze various campaigns, performance, progress, and comparisons to other years and campaigns.Screenshot of Workflow Automation: Automated workflows that take care of redundant administrative tasks, with workflows to define triggers, audience, and the action to be performed.Screenshot of Reporting: Comprehensive reporting features to pull a variety of reports. By selecting the data source of interest and the fields needed, Neon CRM provides reports to analyze and share with key stakeholders.Screenshot of Donation Form Themes: Drag and drop themes for donation pages matched to the brand with customization.Screenshot of Volunteer Management: To understand the ways that people want to give support, and to track and manage volunteer sign-ups, projects, and time.