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CVent Events vs Grip

CVent Events logo

CVent Events

Event Management

Enterprise event management by Cvent

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grip logo

Grip

Event Management

AI-powered event networking

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CVent Events pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales; Grip no published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes
  • They diverge on capability: CVent Events covers Event registration, Grip covers AI recommendations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CVent Events and Grip actually diverge.

Attributes where CVent Events and Grip differ
AttributeCVent EventsGrip
Starting price$1500/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19992014

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Event Management).

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 CVent Events

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Attendee hub
  • Event marketing
  • Advanced analytics
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP

Only in Grip

  • AI recommendations
  • Meeting scheduler
  • Intent data
  • Lead scoring
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Cvent
  • Eventbrite

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

CVent Events

  • Managing event registration and attendee data for large eventsnot Grip
  • Running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hubnot Grip
  • Onsite check in and badge printingnot Grip

Grip

  • Event planningnot CVent Events
  • Ticket salesnot CVent Events
  • Attendee managementnot CVent Events
  • Virtual eventsnot CVent Events
  • Event marketingnot CVent Events

Where each one falls short

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

CVent Events

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales
  • The Professional tier includes 15 user logins; unlimited logins require Enterprise
  • Professional licenses individual solutions such as Registration, Attendee Hub and OnArrival separately rather than bundling them
  • Bundled access to all solutions requires the Enterprise tier

Grip

  • No published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes
  • Roundtables limited to 25 active audio/video participants out of 100 max attendees
  • Only Standard sessions supported for in-person-only events; other formats require virtual or hybrid setup
  • Platform setup requires privacy policy and user agreement, plus delivery manager coordination

Pricing, plan by plan

CVent Events

$1500/month
  • Professional$1500/month
    • Event registration
    • Email marketing
    • Basic analytics
  • Enterprise$4000/month
    • Mobile app
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Ultimate$8000/month
    • Full suite
    • Dedicated support
    • Custom development

Grip

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grip review.

Which should you pick?

Choose CVent Events if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
CVent Events review

Choose Grip if

  • You need ai recommendations.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want meeting scheduler.
Grip review

Questions people ask

Is CVent Events or Grip better?
Neither clearly leads. CVent Events starts at $1500/month and Grip at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CVent Events or Grip?
CVent Events starts at $1500/month and Grip at On request.
Does CVent Events or Grip run on more platforms?
CVent Events runs on Web, Ios, Android. Grip runs on Web, Mobile.
What is CVent Events best used for?
CVent Events is most often used for managing event registration and attendee data for large events, running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hub, onsite check in and badge printing. Of those, managing event registration and attendee data for large events and running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hub are not what Grip is typically brought in for.
What can CVent Events do that Grip cannot?
CVent Events covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Attendee hub, Event marketing. Grip covers AI recommendations, Meeting scheduler, Intent data, Lead scoring. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grip: How does Grip's AI matchmaking work?

Grip uses 16 machine learning algorithms on billions of interaction data to generate over 70 million recommendations annually. It analyzes attendee preferences and behaviors to suggest relevant connections.

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Grip: What are the main features?

Grip includes AI-powered matchmaking, interactive floor plans, direct messaging and video, meeting scheduling, sponsored sessions, live streams, and round tables for networking events.

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Grip: How is Grip priced?

Grip uses custom pricing based on event needs. Pricing is not publicly listed; organizers must contact sales for quotes.

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Grip: Can I integrate Grip with existing event management systems?

Yes. Grip acquired Connectiv EMS and integrates with existing event management systems, allowing you to use Grip's features with your current event tech stack.

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