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Aventri vs Guest Manager

Aventri logo

Aventri

Events

Event management software reimagined

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Guest Manager logo

Guest Manager

Events

Event check-in and registration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Guest Manager has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Aventri pricing is custom quote only, no published pricing tiers; Guest Manager usage is metered in credits consumed by check ins, emails and badges, so cost scales with activity rather than with the subscription alone
  • They diverge on capability: Aventri covers Event registration, Guest Manager covers Registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aventri and Guest Manager actually diverge.

Attributes where Aventri and Guest Manager differ
AttributeAventriGuest Manager
Starting price$800/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19982014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aventri

  • Event registration
  • Event website builder
  • Mobile event app
  • Lead retrieval
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot

Only in Guest Manager

  • Registration
  • QR check-in
  • Badge printing
  • Attendance tracking
  • Guest communication
  • Eventbrite
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aventri

  • Event planningnot Guest Manager
  • Ticket salesnot Guest Manager
  • Attendee managementnot Guest Manager
  • Virtual eventsnot Guest Manager
  • Event marketingnot Guest Manager

Guest Manager

  • Guest list check in on tablets at eventsnot Aventri
  • Selling and scanning event ticketsnot Aventri
  • Printing name badges onsitenot Aventri

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aventri

  • Pricing is custom quote only, no published pricing tiers
  • Primarily positioned as enterprise solution, not suitable for small events
  • Requires sales team engagement to understand pricing and features

Guest Manager

  • Usage is metered in credits consumed by check ins, emails and badges, so cost scales with activity rather than with the subscription alone
  • Check in devices are capped at 2 on On Demand, 4 on Planner and 8 on Professional
  • Ticket fees are $1.00 per ticket on On Demand and Planner and fall to $0.50 only on the $199 per month Concierge plan
  • Priority support and a dedicated account manager are Concierge and Custom only
  • The free trial covers only the first 50 guest check ins
  • The Custom plan is priced by quote

Pricing, plan by plan

Aventri

$800/month
  • Essentials$800/month
    • Registration
    • Event website
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$2000/month
    • Mobile app
    • Lead retrieval
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Full platform
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

Guest Manager

Free
  • On Demand$null/usage
    • Pay-as-you-go credit packages
    • 2 devices
    • Self-service support
  • Planner$39/month
    • 3,600 credits/year
    • 4 devices
    • Self-service support
  • Professional$79/month
    • 9,600 credits/year
    • 8 devices
    • Self-service support
  • Concierge$199/month
    • 24,000 credits/year
    • Unlimited devices
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Aventri if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want event website builder.
Aventri review

Choose Guest Manager if

  • You need registration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want qr check-in.
Guest Manager review

Questions people ask

Is Aventri or Guest Manager better?
Neither clearly leads. Aventri starts at $800/month and Guest Manager at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aventri or Guest Manager?
Guest Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for Aventri and Free for Guest Manager.
Does Aventri or Guest Manager run on more platforms?
Aventri runs on Web, Mobile app. Guest Manager runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Guest Manager for free?
Yes. Guest Manager has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Aventri starts at $800/month.
What is Aventri best used for?
Aventri is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Guest Manager is typically brought in for.
What can Aventri do that Guest Manager cannot?
Aventri covers Event registration, Event website builder, Mobile event app, Lead retrieval. Guest Manager covers Registration, QR check-in, Badge printing, Attendance tracking. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aventri: Does Aventri offer a free trial?

Aventri uses custom pricing based on individual needs rather than standard tier pricing, and does not publicly advertise a free trial. Contact their sales team for trial availability.

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Guest Manager: Is there a free trial for Guest Manager?

Yes. New users can check in their first 50 guests free with access to every feature. No credit card required.

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Aventri: Can I create mobile apps for my events with Aventri?

Yes, Aventri allows you to produce native mobile apps for events as part of its core offering.

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Guest Manager: How much does Guest Manager charge per ticket?

Guest Manager charges per-ticket service fees ranging from $0.50-$1.00 depending on your plan, plus payment processor fees (Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30).

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Aventri: What kind of events does Aventri support?

Aventri supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, managing the full lifecycle from registration and attendee management through onsite operations and post-event analytics.

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Guest Manager: What is the difference between Guest Manager's subscription plans?

Planner ($39/mo) includes 3,600 credits/year and 4 devices. Professional ($79/mo) includes 9,600 credits/year and 8 devices. Concierge ($199/mo) includes 24,000 credits/year and unlimited devices with priority support.

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Aventri: Does Aventri have an API for customization?

Yes, Aventri offers a developer-centric API ecosystem that enables deep customization and seamless integration with existing enterprise systems.

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