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Aventri vs Microsoft Teams Live Events

Aventri logo

Aventri

Events

Event management software reimagined

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Teams Live Events logo

Microsoft Teams Live Events

Webinars

Enterprise live event and webinar platform by Microsoft

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Microsoft Teams Live Events 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; Microsoft Teams Live Events teams live events retired on June 30, 2026, and only events scheduled before that date remain supported through February 28, 2027
  • They diverge on capability: Aventri covers Event registration, Microsoft Teams Live Events covers Live Q&A.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aventri and Microsoft Teams Live Events actually diverge.

Attributes where Aventri and Microsoft Teams Live Events differ
AttributeAventriMicrosoft Teams Live Events
Starting price$800/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
CategoryEventsWebinars
Founded19981975

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

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 Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • Live Q&A
  • Attendee engagement
  • RTMP support
  • Recording
  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • Microsoft 365
  • Azure
  • SharePoint

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Aventri

  • Event planningnot Microsoft Teams Live Events
  • Ticket salesnot Microsoft Teams Live Events
  • Attendee managementnot Microsoft Teams Live Events
  • Virtual eventsnot Microsoft Teams Live Events
  • Event marketingnot Microsoft Teams Live Events

Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • One to many broadcast of company town halls to large internal audiencesnot Aventri
  • Streaming an externally produced RTMP feed from a hardware encoder to Teams viewersnot 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

Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • Teams live events retired on June 30, 2026, and only events scheduled before that date remain supported through February 28, 2027
  • Microsoft directs users to the separate unified Teams events experience instead
  • Organizers must use the Teams web client to schedule a live event; scheduling is not available in the desktop client
  • Users cannot schedule meetings or live events when offline or running with limited bandwidth
  • Keeping internal broadcast traffic off the corporate network requires an eCDN, either Microsoft's own or a certified partner such as Hive, Kollective or Ramp

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

Microsoft Teams Live Events

Free
  • Microsoft Teams FreeFree
    • Up to 300 participants
    • Live events
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic$6/month
    • Enhanced live events
    • 10000 attendees
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard$12.5/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited events

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 Microsoft Teams Live Events if

  • You need live q&a.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want attendee engagement.
Microsoft Teams Live Events review

Questions people ask

Is Aventri or Microsoft Teams Live Events better?
Neither clearly leads. Aventri starts at $800/month and Microsoft Teams Live Events at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aventri or Microsoft Teams Live Events?
Microsoft Teams Live Events has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for Aventri and Free for Microsoft Teams Live Events.
Does Aventri or Microsoft Teams Live Events run on more platforms?
Aventri runs on Web, Mobile app. Microsoft Teams Live Events runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Microsoft Teams Live Events for free?
Yes. Microsoft Teams Live Events 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 Microsoft Teams Live Events is typically brought in for.
What can Aventri do that Microsoft Teams Live Events cannot?
Aventri covers Event registration, Event website builder, Mobile event app, Lead retrieval. Microsoft Teams Live Events covers Live Q&A, Attendee engagement, RTMP support, Recording. Both handle Web 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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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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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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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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