--- description: Review of Cvent Event Management Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Cvent Event Management | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Event Check In Software](/directory/4375/event-check-in/software) > [Cvent Event Management](/software/99149/cvent-event-management) # Cvent Event Management Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/99149/cvent-event-management Page: 1 / 41\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/99149/cvent-event-management?page=2) > Cvent Event Management is a cloud-based solution that helps midsize organizations and enterprises with venue sourcing, online event registration, budget management and payment processing. The solution enables event planners to track the attendance of multiple events and capture relevant data. Cvent Event Management enables event managers to create event calendars where attendees can view upcoming events as well as sync them with their calendars. The solution provides budget management capabilities that track funds across multiple events, calculate each meeting spend and overall variable costs. Cvent Event Management has a reporting feature, which offers built-in reports and also allows users to create customized reports. The data from all reports can also be exported. Other features offered by the tool include custom event websites, contact management, mobile websites and social sharing. Cvent offers integration with other third-party applications, which include Salesforce, Concur, Marketo and Eloqua. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 990 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 990 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cvent - **Location**: McLean, US - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Cvent offers flexible quote-based pricing for its event management platform, with costs that scale based on the size and needs of your event program. Customers can purchase any of Cvent’s four core solutions: Registration, Attendee Hub, OnArrival, and Essentials—on their own or combine them to manage registration and payments, attendee engagement, onsite check-in and badging, and simple meetings and events. These solutions are enhanced with AI powered by Cvent IQ, which helps streamline workflows, surface insights, and improve event outcomes across the platform. Each of these products uses the same pricing model: Annual license fee + Per-registrant fee. Products can be licensed individually or customers can choose a Cvent Platform License that includes all four annual product licenses plus additional platform features such as SSO. Per-registrant fees apply under either license type. Cvent also offers optional add-ons, including capabilities such as venue and vendor sourcing, universal appointments, universal lead capture, diagramming, video and content management, and implementation or onsite services. Special pricing is available for Government, Associations, Non-Profit organizations, and Higher Education institutions, and discounts are available for multi-year agreements. All licenses include 24/7 support from Cvent’s client services team. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and 1 more ## Features - API - Access Control - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Agenda Management - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Attendee Management - Attendee Profiles - Attendee Segmentation - Attendee Tracking - Audience Analytics - Audience Engagement - Audience Targeting - Badge Management - Badge Printing - Barcode/Ticket Scanning ## Integrations (27 total) - Amadeus Sales & Event Management - Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT - Deem - Domo - Dynamics 365 - GetThere Travel - GlobalMeet Webcast - GoTo Webinar - Google Analytics 360 - HubSpot Marketing Hub - InGo - Marketo Engage - Microsoft Teams - NetSuite - ON24 ... and 12 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Event Check In Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4375/event-check-in/software) ## Related Categories - [Event Check In Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4375/event-check-in/software) - [Event Booking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4740/event-booking/software) - [Event Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4320/mobile-event-apps/software) - [Conference Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4210/conference/software) - [Webinar Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4561/webinar/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I also rely heavily on the reporting tools which give me granular data on everything from ticket sales to session attendance. It puts everything I need in one central hub so I do not have to juggle multiple spreadsheets. > > **Cons**: Because it does so much, the learning curve is steep. It took me a while to really feel comfortable navigating the backend without second guessing myself. The interface in some areas feels a bit clunky and could use a modern refresh to match newer competitors. It is also a significant investment, so it might be overkill for smaller organizations just running simple meetups. Customer support is generally good but getting to the right person can sometimes take longer than I would prefer. > > Cvent is the gold standard for a reason. It transformed how we handle our major conferences. It gives me the confidence that nothing will slip through the cracks. Once you get past the initial training phase, it becomes an indispensable tool. It handles the chaos of event planning with structure and reliability that I have not found in other platforms. For anyone running large scale events, this is the engine you want running the show. ----- ### "I love Cvent Event Management\!" — 5.0/5 > **Debra** | *10 June 2025* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that we are able to customize meeting builds. I also love that if there is something you want to learn how to do or if you need to troubleshoot customer support is available. > > **Cons**: I wish the cvent library worked the same way it did in the classic version. I keep hearing it's being worked on and would love if it's moved up on the list. :-) > > I believe my association has been working in Cvent since 2013. I can remember day one like it was yesterday. I couldn't wait until I was able to work fluidly in Cvent. I am certified in Cvent Classic and am very excited about being signed up to get certified in Flex today\! ----- ### "Broadest & Deepest" — 5.0/5 > **Hallie** | *5 December 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The breadth of features and integrations. > > **Cons**: arbitrary interface changes, lack of training documentation on new products > > I'm a veteran user with nearly every certification offered by Cvent. ----- ### "High Learning Curve, but High Reward" — 4.0/5 > **Lysha** | *10 June 2025* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cvent Event Management offer an expansive list of tools and resources for building out and executing an event from early planning to post-event wrap up. > > **Cons**: Because of the expansive amount of tools offered, the learning curve is very steep as the platform isn't always intuitive. I find with enough clicking around, I tend to get to where I need to be, but occasionally it is not always evident. This makes it difficult when onboarding new members of my team as it takes many months of continuous practice and real life application to truly get comfortable with the platform usage. > > My overall experience using Cvent Management has been positive. Now that I am much more familiar and comfortable navigating the platform, I am able to work through each phase of my event workflow. They also have an AMAZING custom support team who is patient and extremely knowledgable. ----- ### "A Powerful All-in-One Tool for Seamless Event Management" — 5.0/5 > **Marjorie** | *27 August 2025* | Events Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Cvent Event Management is that it brings everything into one central system. From registration and communications to onsite check-in and reporting. It saved time, made the attendee experience smoother, and gave us clear insights into event performance. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Cvent Event Management was the steep learning curve at the beginning. While it’s very powerful once you know your way around, the setup and customisation took longer than expected. > > My overall experience with Cvent Event Management has been very positive. The platform brings together everything needed to plan and run events, registration, communications, check-in, and reporting into one system, which saved a lot of time and improved the attendee experience. There is a learning curve at the start, but once set up, it’s a powerful tool that makes our events run more smoothly and gives us great data for measuring success. ----- Page: 1 / 41\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/99149/cvent-event-management?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/99149/cvent-event-management) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data