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Bizzabo vs Cvent

Bizzabo logo

Bizzabo

Webinar & Virtual Events

The Event Experience Operating System

From
$499/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cvent logo

Cvent

Webinar & Virtual Events

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons; Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • They diverge on capability: Bizzabo covers Networking, Cvent covers Venue sourcing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bizzabo and Cvent actually diverge.

Attributes where Bizzabo and Cvent differ
AttributeBizzaboCvent
Starting price$499/month$10000/month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20121999

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual 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 Bizzabo

  • Networking
  • Sponsor management
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Only in Cvent

  • Venue sourcing
  • Attendee management
  • Event marketing
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Both cover

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Bizzabo

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Cvent

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Bizzabo

  • High starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
  • Technical issues with event check-in, such as slow loading and syncing during peak times
  • Limited customer support on lower-tier plans with slow response times
  • Virtual event capabilities less advanced than dedicated virtual event platforms
  • Website builder has limited assets and customization options

Cvent

  • High cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • Complex modular pricing makes budgeting difficult

Pricing, plan by plan

Bizzabo

$499/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bizzabo if

  • You need networking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sponsor management.
Bizzabo review

Choose Cvent if

  • You need venue sourcing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want attendee management.
Cvent review

Questions people ask

Is Bizzabo or Cvent better?
Neither clearly leads. Bizzabo starts at $499/month and Cvent at $10000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bizzabo or Cvent?
Bizzabo starts at $499/month and Cvent at $10000/month.
Does Bizzabo or Cvent run on more platforms?
Bizzabo runs on Web, iOS, Android. Cvent runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Bizzabo best used for?
Bizzabo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Bizzabo do that Cvent cannot?
Bizzabo covers Networking, Sponsor management, Analytics, HubSpot. Cvent covers Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Event marketing, Microsoft Dynamics. Both handle Event registration, Mobile event app, Salesforce, Marketo.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bizzabo: What is the starting price for Bizzabo?

Bizzabo's Event Experience OS starts at $499 per user per month when billed annually, with a 3-user minimum, totaling $17,999 per year. Premium add-ons for virtual production, integrations, and networking features incur additional costs.

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Cvent: Does Cvent offer a free trial or demo?

Cvent does not list pricing on its website but offers customized demos and evaluations. No free trial is publicly available.

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Bizzabo: What does Bizzabo's base platform include?

The base platform includes unlimited events and registrations, contact management, ticketing, email campaigns, event website builder, mobile app, analytics, and 24/7 customer support.

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Cvent: What modules are available?

Core modules include Registration, Attendee Hub, OnArrival, event app, badge printing, and real-time reporting. Additional modules can be added based on event needs.

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Bizzabo: What integrations does Bizzabo support?

Bizzabo integrates with over 20 platforms including HubSpot CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Mailchimp, Marketo Engage, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, GoTo Webinar, and Zapier.

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Cvent: Does it support virtual and hybrid events?

Yes. Cvent Event Management supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with integrated registration, attendee engagement, and reporting across all formats.

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Bizzabo: Does Bizzabo offer AI features?

Yes, Bizzabo introduced Bizzy, an AI attendee copilot that provides real-time guidance, session discovery recommendations, and networking support to improve attendee experience.

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Cvent: How much does it cost?

Cvent pricing starts at $10,000 per month and scales to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments, with costs based on selected modules and event volume. Exact pricing requires a sales consultation.

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