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CVent Events vs Swoogo

CVent Events logo

CVent Events

Event Management

Enterprise event management by Cvent

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Swoogo logo

Swoogo

Webinar & Virtual Events

Event management that flexes with you

From
$500/month
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; Swoogo higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools
  • They diverge on capability: CVent Events covers Mobile event app, Swoogo covers Custom event websites.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where CVent Events and Swoogo differ
AttributeCVent EventsSwoogo
Starting price$1500/month$500/month
CategoryEvent ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded19992015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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

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

Only in Swoogo

  • Custom event websites
  • Attendee management
  • Email marketing
  • Event analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Event registration
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • 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 Swoogo
  • Running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hubnot Swoogo
  • Onsite check in and badge printingnot Swoogo

Swoogo

  • 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

Swoogo

  • Higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools

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

Swoogo

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Event registration
    • Basic branding
    • Email communications
  • Growth$1200/month
    • Advanced branding
    • Integrations
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • SSO
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose CVent Events if

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

Choose Swoogo if

  • You need custom event websites.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want attendee management.
Swoogo review

Questions people ask

Is CVent Events or Swoogo better?
Neither clearly leads. CVent Events starts at $1500/month and Swoogo at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CVent Events or Swoogo?
CVent Events starts at $1500/month and Swoogo at $500/month.
Does CVent Events or Swoogo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Swoogo is typically brought in for.
What can CVent Events do that Swoogo cannot?
CVent Events covers Mobile event app, Attendee hub, Event marketing, Advanced analytics. Swoogo covers Custom event websites, Attendee management, Email marketing, Event analytics. Both handle Event registration, Salesforce, Marketo, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Swoogo: What event types does Swoogo support?

Swoogo supports everything from small field events to multi-track hybrid conferences. It handles roadshows, dinners, webinars, and digital events with customizable registration experiences.

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Swoogo: Does Swoogo integrate with marketing automation platforms?

Yes, Swoogo integrates with Marketo and Salesforce, and supports thousands of apps through Zapier for automated workflows without coding.

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Swoogo: Can Swoogo handle complex registration flows?

Yes, Swoogo excels with multiple attendee types, approval workflows, session selection, and different registration experiences for different audiences.

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Swoogo: Does Swoogo provide event analytics?

Yes, Swoogo provides event data insights and analytics to track registrations, attendee engagement, and real-time event metrics for better decision-making.

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