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Crowdstream vs Universe

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Crowdstream

Software

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Software

Ticketing and event management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Universe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Universe covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and Universe differ
AttributeCrowdstreamUniverse
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20192011

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Custom branding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Slack

Only in Universe

  • Ticketing
  • Event pages
  • Guest lists
  • Check-in app
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Facebook
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot Universe
  • Content Creationnot Universe

Universe

  • Event planningnot Crowdstream
  • Ticket salesnot Crowdstream
  • Attendee managementnot Crowdstream
  • Virtual eventsnot Crowdstream
  • Event marketingnot Crowdstream

Where each one falls short

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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

Universe

  • Limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • User interface becomes unintuitive for advanced features and complex event types
  • No ability to transfer attendees between time slots; requires full refund and repurchase
  • Difficult walk-up/credit card sales processing at physical events
  • Slow customer support for refunds and technical issues

Pricing, plan by plan

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

Universe

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • Free event creation and ticketing
  • Starter$0.79/per ticket
    • 2% + $0.79 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Basic event management
  • Standard$1.99/per ticket
    • 2.5% + $1.99 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$null/custom
    • Dynamic pricing
    • RFID access control
    • Ticketmaster distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Choose Universe if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want event pages.
Universe review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdstream or Universe better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Universe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Universe?
Universe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for Universe.
Does Crowdstream or Universe run on more platforms?
Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. Universe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Universe for free?
Yes. Universe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
What is Crowdstream best used for?
Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Universe is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that Universe cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Custom branding. Universe covers Ticketing, Event pages, Guest lists, Check-in app. Both handle Analytics, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Universe: What platforms does Universe support?

Universe is available on web, iOS, and Android, with support across 25 countries and 9 languages. Organizers can accept online, mobile, onsite, kiosk, and print-at-home tickets.

Source
Universe: Does Universe integrate with other tools?

Yes. Universe integrates with 5,000+ partner applications through Zapier, allowing automation of ticket sales data to CRM, invoicing, and other business tools without code.

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