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Brella vs Guest Manager

Brella logo

Brella

Events

AI-powered networking for events

From
$2500/event
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: Brella limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms; 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: Brella covers AI matchmaking, Guest Manager covers Registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Brella and Guest Manager differ
AttributeBrellaGuest Manager
Starting price$2500/eventFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162014

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 Brella

  • AI matchmaking
  • 1:1 meeting scheduler
  • Intent data
  • Sponsor promotion
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Cvent

Only in Guest Manager

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

Both cover

  • Eventbrite
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Brella

  • 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 Brella
  • Selling and scanning event ticketsnot Brella
  • Printing name badges onsitenot Brella

Where each one falls short

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

Brella

  • Limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms
  • No trial version available
  • English language only, no multilingual support
  • Pricing not transparent; custom quotes only without public pricing

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

Brella

$2500/event
  • Essential$2500/event
    • AI matchmaking
    • 1:1 meetings
    • Event app
  • Professional$5000/event
    • Advanced matching
    • Sponsor features
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$10000/event
    • Custom development
    • API access
    • White-label

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 Brella if

  • You need ai matchmaking.
  • You also want 1:1 meeting scheduler.
Brella 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 Brella or Guest Manager better?
Neither clearly leads. Brella starts at $2500/event and Guest Manager at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brella or Guest Manager?
Guest Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2500/event for Brella and Free for Guest Manager.
Does Brella or Guest Manager run on more platforms?
Brella runs on Web. 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. Brella starts at $2500/event.
What is Brella best used for?
Brella 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 Brella do that Guest Manager cannot?
Brella covers AI matchmaking, 1:1 meeting scheduler, Intent data, Sponsor promotion. Guest Manager covers Registration, QR check-in, Badge printing, Attendance tracking. Both handle Eventbrite, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brella: Does Brella offer a free trial?

No. Brella does not offer a trial version, so potential customers cannot test the platform before committing.

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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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Brella: How is Brella priced?

Brella uses custom, per-attendee pricing with no publicly displayed rates. The final price depends on total attendees and consulting services selected. Third-party estimates suggest $5,000 to $25,000+ per event.

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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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Brella: What languages does Brella support?

Brella currently supports English only, which may limit international organizations or multilingual attendees.

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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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Brella: What integrations does Brella offer?

Brella integrates with event registration platforms Eventbrite, Swoogo, and Tito; CRM platforms Salesforce Data Cloud and HubSpot CRM; WooCommerce for e-commerce; and Zapier for general automation.

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Brella: Who is Brella best suited for?

Brella is recommended for large conferences and trade shows with 5,000+ attendees, particularly those with sponsorship inventory and investor meeting requirements.

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