Software · head to head
ClickMeeting vs Cvent
ClickMeeting
Software
Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only ClickMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB; Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
- They diverge on capability: ClickMeeting covers HD video, Cvent covers Event registration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ClickMeeting and Cvent actually diverge.
| Attribute | ClickMeeting | Cvent |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $10000/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2010 | 1999 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 ClickMeeting
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Virtual rooms
- Recording
- Zapier
- Integromat
- Google Calendar
- Windows support
Only in Cvent
- Event registration
- Venue sourcing
- Mobile event app
- Event marketing
- Marketo
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAP
- Oracle
Both cover
- Attendee management
- Salesforce
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ClickMeeting
- Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Cvent
- Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot Cvent
Cvent
- Event planningnot ClickMeeting
- Ticket salesnot ClickMeeting
- Attendee managementnot ClickMeeting
- Virtual eventsnot ClickMeeting
- Event marketingnot ClickMeeting
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ClickMeeting
- The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
- The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
- Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
- Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
- Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
- Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans
Cvent
- High cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
- Complex modular pricing makes budgeting difficult
Pricing, plan by plan
ClickMeeting
Free- FreeFree
- Basic meetings
- Limited features
- Pro$29/month
- Unlimited meetings
- Up to 100 participants
- Max$79/month
- Up to 500 participants
- Advanced features
Cvent
$10000/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.
Which should you pick?
Choose ClickMeeting if
- You need hd video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want screen sharing.
Choose Cvent if
- You need event registration.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want venue sourcing.
Questions people ask
- Is ClickMeeting or Cvent better?
- Neither clearly leads. ClickMeeting starts at Free and Cvent at $10000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ClickMeeting or Cvent?
- ClickMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickMeeting and $10000/month for Cvent.
- Does ClickMeeting or Cvent run on more platforms?
- ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Cvent runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
- Yes. ClickMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cvent starts at $10000/month.
- What is ClickMeeting best used for?
- ClickMeeting is most often used for running live webinars and online training sessions, publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders. Of those, running live webinars and online training sessions and publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders are not what Cvent is typically brought in for.
- What can ClickMeeting do that Cvent cannot?
- ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Recording. Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Mobile event app, Event marketing. Both handle Attendee management, Salesforce, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceCvent: 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.
SourceCvent: 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.
SourceCvent: 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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