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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

    Zoom Events & Webinars

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AZoom Events and Webinars are part of Zoom’s event solutions that uses existing Zoom products to produce interactive and engaging virtual experiences. It combines Zoom Meetings, Chat, and Video Webinars in one solution that enables event organizers to produce ticketed, live events for internal or external audiences of any size.

    $89

    per month 300 attendees

    Pricing
    Cvent Event ManagementZoom Events & Webinars
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Zoom Webinars
    starting at $89
    per month starting with 300 attendees
    Zoom Events
    starting at $149
    per month starting with 100 attendees
    Zoom Webinars Plus
    starting at $99
    per month starting with 100 attendees
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cvent Event ManagementZoom Events & Webinars
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPlans supporting up to 10k attendees available. Discount available for annual billing. Pay-per-attendee available for Zoom Webinars Plus and Zoom Events.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Cvent Event ManagementZoom Events & Webinars
    Considered Both Products
    Cvent
    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
    Familiarity, flexibility, & support!
    Incentivized
    Zoom
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    277 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    44 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    221 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    37 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    273 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    44 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    176 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    34 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    184 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementZoom Events & Webinars
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and Zoom Events & Webinars
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.3
    84 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    -
    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 Zoom Events & Webinars
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.9
    76 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    -
    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 Zoom Events & Webinars
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.2
    66 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    -
    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 Zoom Events & Webinars
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.6
    78 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    -
    Ratings
    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 Zoom Events & Webinars
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.9
    86 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    9.9
    33 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Branding options8.683 Ratings10.033 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 Zoom Events & Webinars
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.5
    92 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    9.2
    7 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing9.286 Ratings8.77 Ratings
    Email marketing7.990 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Livestreaming7.946 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.676 Ratings9.77 Ratings
    Event recording8.247 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.649 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Networking8.360 Ratings9.94 Ratings
    Event analytics9.088 Ratings9.56 Ratings
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    Cvent Event ManagementZoom Events & Webinars
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    Whova
    Score9.6 out of 10
    BigMarker
    Score6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Splash
    Score7.7 out of 10
    RingCentral Events
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementZoom Events & Webinars
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (425 ratings)
    8.8
    (87 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (46 ratings)
    2.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (90 ratings)
    9.7
    (13 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (115 ratings)
    7.2
    (7 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 ManagementZoom Events & Webinars
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoom
    Zoom is well-suited for all companies. The functionality can range from basic to supercharged with all the bells and whistles; it is just a matter of what package level works best for you and your company. Having used multiple iterations of Zoom, it really relies on you and your company’s use case.
    Incentivized
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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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    Zoom
    • Zoom calendar integration is a great way to see what calls are upcoming
    • Ease of use for screen sharing and video call settings
    • Zoom Workplace is reliable at blocking out external noise that should be muted from actual conversation taking place in calls
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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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    Zoom
    • I wish there were more polling options available in Zoom in general, and this extends to both webinar polling and post-webinar surveys. Could certainly do with a more robust polling feature set.
    • Setting up Registration for Zoom webinars can be very tricky, and I usually advise against webinar registration. The fact that users have to manually download an .ics to add it to their O365 calendars after registering means lots of issues with users attempting to join after registering early.
    • I would have complained about lack of breakout rooms for webinars, or the fact that the practice room can't be turned back on after it was turned off, but Zoom recently implemented webinar breakout rooms plus the Backstage feature, so both of these common complaints are now fully addressed!
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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
    Incentivized
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    Zoom
    We will be renewing with Zoom as long as it continues to meet our needs for client and lead outreach needs in a robust manner. With little error and an easy to use interface, Zoom has met our needs and exceeded our expectations. The cost is right and with a short learning curve, Zoom has been an easy decision to make and maintain.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoom
    Zoom Events is complex, but gets "almost easy" with experience and good guidance. I tell people, "Hosting a meeting is like driving a car; hosting a webinar is like driving an 18-wheeler; and hosting a Zoom Event is like flying a commercial airliner." You need experience, training, and ongoing guidance to be good at Zoom Events. Zoom has staff that knows everything there is to know about Zoom Events, but finding them and reaching them isn't easy. There aren't many consultants out there that are affordable and experienced.
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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
    Incentivized
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    Zoom
    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
    Incentivized
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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    Zoom [Video Webinar] has online web portal where user can take control of the meetings and their settings. It provides details of all the meeting happened and also provides participants list. It has support for webinars and recording also. Zoom [Video Webinar] gave special cloud permissions for paid users also from web portal and that can help in saving disk space.
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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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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    Implementation was very feasible during our initial usage of the Zoom after COVID-19.
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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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    Zoom
    Zoom Workplace stacks up better than Microsoft Teams in terms of general meeting capabilities, webinar and live event capabilities, user experience, and how slick it is generally - it's a nicer environment where things feel more intuitive and professional. Teams is laggy and slow, feels outdated. Google Meet doesn't have as many filtering options and nuanced capabilities. Zoom integrates well with a wider tech stack.
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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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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    • Being able to quickly set up and run webinars for our teammates using the templates saves us time which equals money.
    • Using our saved Webinar templates ensures we are keeping on brand and adding the items requested by our legal and branding teams which saves time and frustration for all involved.
    • Webinars allow us to upskill our teammates faster without having to create a stand alone training. We can invite them to a hot topic webinar where they can learn, ask questions, and immediately take action on the topic.
    Incentivized
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