Cvent

Cvent is an event marketing, registration, attendee engagement, venue sourcing, and hospitality software platform for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

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At a glance

Quick Verdict

Cvent offers a broad event technology suite covering registration, marketing, mobile engagement, onsite operations, venue sourcing, analytics, integrations, and APIs. G2 displayed a 4.3 out of 5 average rating across 4,605 reviews. Enterprise pricing is quote-based, which limits direct value compari

Overview

Cvent is a software platform for planning, marketing, delivering, and measuring events. Its product portfolio supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs.

The platform includes event registration, attendee engagement, mobile event apps, webinars, onsite check-in, badging, lead capture, surveys, reporting, venue sourcing, and hospitality workflows. Cvent also provides integrations and APIs for connecting event data with other business systems.

Cvent is best suited to organizations managing recurring, complex, or high-volume events. Smaller teams can use selected free products, while broader enterprise deployments generally require a custom quote.

Key Features

Cvent Registration provides branded event websites, configurable registration paths, agenda and session management, email campaigns, payment tools, speaker and exhibitor management, surveys, and reporting.

Attendee Hub supports web and native mobile experiences. Features include personalized agendas, networking, chat, Q&A, polling, surveys, sponsor and exhibitor profiles, live video, and on-demand content.

Onsite solutions support kiosk check-in, self-service registration, badge printing, session check-in, attendance tracking, and real-time onsite dashboards.

Cvent also provides venue sourcing, event diagramming, lead capture, webinar production, event surveys, event reporting, and supplier or hospitality management tools.

Pricing

Cvent’s main event management platform uses custom pricing. Its Professional and Enterprise offerings are quoted according to the selected solutions, deployment requirements, and organization needs.

Cvent Registration offers a free trial and pay-as-you-go option. Users can build an event without an upfront subscription charge, then review applicable per-registration and revenue-share fees before opening registration.

Some standalone Cvent products publish separate pricing. Cvent Event Diagramming includes a free tier, with Standard pricing listed at $49 per month, Pro at $150 per month, and Premium at $320 per month when billed monthly. Paid diagramming plans require a 12-month commitment.

Pros & Cons

Cvent’s main strength is breadth. Organizations can manage registration, engagement, onsite operations, reporting, integrations, and venue workflows within one vendor ecosystem.

Its integration framework includes Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, marketplace applications, REST APIs, and developer resources. This supports connected marketing and sales workflows.

The principal trade-off is purchasing complexity. Many core capabilities use quote-based pricing, and organizations may need implementation, configuration, or consulting services for advanced deployments.

The platform’s broad feature set can also create a steeper learning curve than simpler registration or webinar tools. Product capabilities and pricing vary across Cvent modules.

Alternatives

Comparable platforms include Bizzabo, Eventbrite, Whova, Hopin, RainFocus, Splash, Swapcard, and Certain. The best alternative depends on event complexity, registration needs, virtual event requirements, integrations, and budget.

Eventbrite generally targets simpler public and paid events. Bizzabo, RainFocus, and Certain compete more directly for enterprise event marketing and management programs. Whova and Swapcard emphasize attendee engagement and event apps.

FAQ

Does Cvent offer a free trial?
Yes. Cvent offers free event registration trials, and users can build events before paying. Charges apply when registrations are captured under the pay-as-you-go option.

Does Cvent have a free plan?
Selected products have free options. Event Registration supports free setup with pay-as-you-go charges, while Cvent Supplier Network offers a complimentary basic planner account. Other modules commonly require a quote.

What platforms does Cvent support?
Cvent provides web-based products and mobile experiences for iOS and Android. It also offers APIs and developer resources for connected systems.

Does Cvent provide an API?
Yes. Cvent provides REST APIs and developer resources. API access is included among the Enterprise platform features listed on its pricing page.

What does Cvent integrate with?
Featured integrations include Salesforce, Marketo, and HubSpot. Additional applications are available through the Cvent App Marketplace.

Who is Cvent best for?
Cvent is best suited to enterprises, associations, universities, hospitality organizations, and event teams managing complex or recurring programs.

Capabilities

Features

Event Registration

  • Branded event websites
  • Personalized registration paths
  • Session and agenda management
  • Payment management
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Speaker and exhibitor management
  • Registration reporting

Attendee Engagement

  • Web and native mobile event experiences
  • Personalized agenda building
  • Networking tools
  • Chat, Q&A, polls, and surveys
  • Live and on-demand video
  • Sponsor and exhibitor profiles
  • Gamification and community features

Onsite Operations

  • Kiosk check-in
  • Self-service registration
  • On-demand badge printing
  • Name badge design
  • Session check-in
  • Attendance dashboards
  • Capacity control

Marketing and Lead Management

  • Event promotion
  • CRM and marketing automation integrations
  • Lead capture for exhibitors and sponsors
  • Lead qualification and notes
  • Audience synchronization options
  • Event engagement data for sales follow-up

Venue and Hospitality

  • Venue sourcing
  • Request for proposal workflows
  • Supplier marketplace
  • Hotel and venue management
  • Event diagramming
  • Floor plans and seating layouts
  • Room block management options

Analytics and Administration

  • Event reporting and dashboards
  • Attendee and engagement insights
  • Survey tools
  • Data security and privacy controls
  • Single sign-on on eligible plans
  • Multi-factor authentication on eligible plans
  • User and account management

Integrations and API

  • Salesforce integration
  • Marketo integration
  • HubSpot integration
  • Cvent App Marketplace
  • REST API resources
  • Developer documentation
  • Webhooks and connected event data workflows

AI Features

  • AI-driven agenda personalization in Attendee Hub
  • AI-assisted event and venue workflows in selected products
  • CventIQ capabilities across eligible solutions
  • AI agenda assistance in Cvent Supplier Network
Product details

Specifications

DeploymentCloud-based SaaS
Primary platformWeb
Mobile supportiOS and Android experiences are available for selected products
APIREST API and developer resources
IntegrationsSalesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Cvent App Marketplace, and custom integrations
Event formatsIn-person, virtual, and hybrid
Free trialYes, for Cvent Registration
Free productsEvent Registration pay-as-you-go, Supplier Network basic planner account, and selected product tiers
Pricing modelCustom enterprise pricing, usage-based registration, and separate product plans
HeadquartersTysons Corner, Virginia, United States
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TechZella Score

A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.

8.2/10Moderate confidence
Features9.0
Ease of Use8.0
Value for Money7.0
Performance8.5
Support8.0
User Sentiment8.6

Cvent offers a broad event technology suite covering registration, marketing, mobile engagement, onsite operations, venue sourcing, analytics, integrations, and APIs. G2 displayed a 4.3 out of 5 average rating across 4,605 reviews. Enterprise pricing is quote-based, which limits direct value comparisons.

Methodology v1.0. This is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.

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Plans & pricing

Pricing

Event Registration pay-as-you-go

Free to build; usage-based fees when registrations are captured
Usage-based

Cvent allows users to build and launch event registrations without an upfront subscription charge. The account displays applicable per-registration and revenue-share pricing before registration opens.

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Professional

Custom quote
Annual or contract-based

A configurable Cvent platform package with selected event solutions and professional features.

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Enterprise

Custom quote
Annual or contract-based

Adds enterprise features such as API access, registration, Attendee Hub, OnArrival, SSO, MFA, budget management, and additional controls.

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Event Diagramming Free

$0
Free

Includes a limited Event Diagramming workspace for event layouts, collaboration, and attendee management.

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Event Diagramming Standard

$49 per month or $480 annually
Monthly or annual

Includes one user, 15 events per year, three diagrams per event, and core diagramming features.

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Event Diagramming Pro

$150 per month or $1,500 annually
Monthly or annual

Includes one user, 50 events per year, three diagrams per event, and advanced diagramming features.

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Event Diagramming Premium

$320 per month or $3,500 annually
Monthly or annual

Includes one user, unlimited events and diagrams, unlimited attendees per list, and advanced diagramming features.

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Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.

Editorial assessment

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Broad suite covering registration, marketing, attendee engagement, onsite operations, analytics, and venue workflows.
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats.
  • Provides integrations with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, marketplace applications, and APIs.
  • Offers free entry points for event registration, venue sourcing, and selected products.
  • Includes mobile attendee experiences and onsite check-in capabilities.

Cons

  • Core platform pricing is generally quote-based and difficult to compare without a sales consultation.
  • The large product suite may require training, configuration, or implementation support.
  • Advanced API, security, and administrative capabilities may depend on enterprise packaging.
  • Different Cvent modules have separate limits, pricing structures, and product experiences.
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