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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

    Influitive

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAdvocateHub helps B2B marketers capture customer enthusiasm and use it to drive marketing and sales efforts. With AdvocateHub, B2B marketers build an advocate community and invite customers into it to complete “challenges” like referrals, reference calls or product reviews. As they complete challenges, advocates gain points, badges and levels which can be used for a variety of perks and privileges.N/A

    Planned

    Score8.7 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Planned, from the company in Montreal, is an event planning platform for corporations offering tools for discovery, booking, invoicing and reporting.

    $0.03

    per booking

    Pricing
    Cvent Event ManagementInfluitivePlanned
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Basic account
    3%
    per booking
    Enterprise account
    3%
    per booking
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cvent Event ManagementInfluitivePlanned
    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsTo learn more about Influitive's pricing, please reach out to a member of our sales team.With the basic account, any planner can sign in, browse the marketplace, contact suppliers and use all of Planned's features. We only charge at booking time: 3% of the total booking cost. Enterprise accounts have the same terms as basic accounts, but can also include SSO integrations and reporting, for a fixed implementation fee cost.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Cvent Event ManagementInfluitivePlanned
    Considered Multiple Products
    Cvent
    No answer on this topic
    Influitive
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    Planned
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    277 Answers
    95%
    Would buy again
    73 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    221 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    67 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    273 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    73 Answers
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    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
    47 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    184 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    47 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementInfluitivePlanned
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and Influitive and Planned
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.3
    84 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Influitive
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    Responsive Design for Web Access7.281 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application7.984 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile6.879 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Cvent Event Management and Influitive and Planned
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.9
    76 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Influitive
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    Calendar integration8.058 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation7.553 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media7.149 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.744 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows7.836 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration9.278 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Cvent Event Management and Influitive and Planned
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.2
    66 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Influitive
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    Live chat8.855 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling7.768 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A8.267 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Cvent Event Management and Influitive and Planned
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    7.6
    78 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Influitive
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    User authentication7.775 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions7.976 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list7.370 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Influitive and Planned
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.9
    86 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Influitive
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    Branding options8.683 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.957 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export9.286 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Cvent Event Management and Influitive and Planned
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.5
    92 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Influitive
    -
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    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing9.286 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing7.990 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming7.946 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.676 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording8.247 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.649 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking8.360 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics9.088 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Brand Advocacy Tools
    Comparison of Brand Advocacy Tools features of Cvent Event Management and Influitive and Planned
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    -
    Ratings
    Influitive
    4.9
    2 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Planned
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    Community Building00 Ratings2.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Referral Management00 Ratings2.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rewards Program00 Ratings5.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Program Notices00 Ratings4.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reference Request Automation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-Channel Marketing00 Ratings7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Cvent Event ManagementInfluitivePlanned
    Small Businesses
    Whova
    Score9.6 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Whova
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Splash
    Score7.7 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Splash
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementInfluitivePlanned
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (425 ratings)
    8.0
    (154 ratings)
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (46 ratings)
    9.4
    (38 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (90 ratings)
    7.3
    (19 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (115 ratings)
    9.7
    (71 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.2
    (16 ratings)
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    6.7
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    5.0
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Cvent Event ManagementInfluitivePlanned
    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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    Influitive
    We have seen success with information sharing. Giving customers another way to access our resources has been a huge help for them. While we see good engagement numbers there are still some limitations to getting our advocates to complete the 'harder' challenges, like a testimonial or reference
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    Planned is well suited when you are stuck for ideas and require creative collaboration from a network of unique vendors.
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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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    Influitive
    • Allows you to create compelling and engaging challenges that help your content stand out.
    • The gamification system enables a seamless rewards program that doesn't require a big manual lift.
    • The data and insights are easy to access, analyze, and guide you toward your north star.
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    • Hands-on oversight of execution of a virtual event and client success management
    • Connecting event industry professionals with companies in need of their services
    • Highlighting services that an event industry professional or company offers
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Influitive
    • The Admin view is not as intuitive as the user view and the functionality just isn't as great. I wish it had almost the same layout/interface as how the customer sees it so I didn't have to constantly enter Preview mode.
    • I wish there were more included integrations in the regular Influitive package.
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    • The platform can use some tweaking (i.e.: when reserving hotels, adding guest rooms, including meeting rooms - instead of just spaces, which can be confusing when searching).
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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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    Influitive
    Depending on the cost and new features to be added, our company might be motivated to renew the use of Influitive. However, a lot depends on the year to come and the enhancements that can better our experience and add more gamification to the platform. Adding elements that can woo our target audience.
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Influitive
    Overall, Influitive is very easy to use for customers. There's a bit of a learning curve for new admins, but that's only because Influitive isn't always intuitive. The UI is confusing in certain places. I expect something to be in one place, and I find it somewhere else entirely. This is the only reason my usability rank isn't higher
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Influitive
    Yes, always available and extremely quick. The availability is 10 on 10 for sure. We also have situations where their team might not be working or on a holiday, but if we have an event, they are available and ensure smooth running. That is the beauty of having Influitive take care of you.
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    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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    Influitive
    Influitive AdvocateHub interacts with Blackbaud Champions and is an on-time response system. What I mean by that is once data is entered in Influitive AdvocateHub, it is updated in real time and I can access a computer and the data is there immediately. Sometimes the rewards do not show up right away and I am under the assumption that the delay is caused by an influx of traffic.
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Influitive
    If a problem can be easily addressed, Influitive Support is all over it! They're fast and always easy to work with. Some of the larger, or more unique problems, can get a little lost. I'd love to see a bit more follow-up on these more important issues, instead of me needing to reach out to find the status of a previously submitted issue. Overall, everyone at Influitive is kind and wants to help!
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Influitive
    I was taught and made to show all features that could help me learn more about the platform and this was great hands-on training for me. I picked up things faster than others and did have time to create challenges and make changes while someone was around to supervise and help.
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Influitive
    The training was extensive and gave me the knowledge/ skills that I needed in order to implement my advocacy program using Influitive's Advocate Hub. I also meet on a regular basis with my Customer Success Manager. My Success Manager helps give me ideas for my program and helps me ensure that it's successful. Influitive is really invested in my success. They act more like a partner than a vendor
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    Planned
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Influitive
    I think some of the key insights I can put forward are all aligned to simply being organized. Make sure you have a well thoughts out plan where you have taken all factors into account. Prioritize the list of deliverables, and make sure you have all the right people alighed to assist internally & externally. If you have a well organized plan you will be set up for success.
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    Planned
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Influitive
    Vanilla is great for forums, but they don't have the gamification/challenges piece that is so important toward building advocacy. I've found a similar circumstance with Salesforce communities--good if you're looking primarily for crowdsourced tech support and QA, but nothing "sticky" for really building a thriving community, or the advocacy piece
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    Planned is the only event planning software company we have worked with, and plan to work with. The team behind the platform is constantly innovating to enhance features and the overall experience for both vendors and users.
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    Scalability
    Cvent
    I can see how this can help small AND large companies as they continue to grow
    Incentivized
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    Influitive
    When I stayed using we only had a hundred or so Advocates and now we have 2100+. Pretty amazing product!
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    Planned
    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!
    Incentivized
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    Influitive
    • Influitive has helped us generate hundreds of reviews on sites like G2, TrustRadius, and Capterra, which has resulted in various awards and positive placement on grid reports.
    • Influitive has helped us generate dozens of case studies and hundreds of quotes that can be used in sales and marketing campaigns.
    • Influitive has generated thousands of survey responses to help our product team better understand what our customers want, which has had a direct impact on our product roadmap.
    Incentivized
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    Planned
    • We were able to get repeat business from a new client brought to us by Planned
    • We were able to learn more about what types of virtual event services we'd like to grow as a business, as a result of working with Planned
    • We have not seen a financial ROI for our business yet because we have only worked with one client on the platform and it has been costly for us to accommodate this client
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Influitive Screenshots

    Screenshot of Expand your reach through trusted channelsScreenshot of Take Influitive mobile. Advocacy enables anytime, anywhere.

    Planned Screenshots

    Screenshot of Event creation - create an event by filling in some details.Screenshot of Event overview page - edit event information, invite collaborators, centralize documents, and manage your event.Screenshot of Marketplace - place to discover suppliers across every category. Use filters to narrow your search to match your exact needs.Screenshot of Supplier listing pages - find detailed information about every supplier, including 3D mappings, photos, services offered, reviews, and more.Screenshot of Inbox - communicate with suppliers and share quotes, contracts and invoices.