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Cvent vs GoToWebinar

Cvent logo

Cvent

Webinar & Virtual Events

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToWebinar logo

GoToWebinar

Webinar & Virtual Events

Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; GoToWebinar listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, GoToWebinar covers High-quality video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and GoToWebinar actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and GoToWebinar differ
AttributeCventGoToWebinar
Starting price$10000/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded19992003

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual 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 Cvent

  • Event registration
  • Venue sourcing
  • Mobile event app
  • Event marketing
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Ios support

Only in GoToWebinar

  • High-quality video
  • Interactive polls
  • Automatic recording
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Constant Contact
  • Windows support
  • Mac support

Both cover

  • Attendee management
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Cvent

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

GoToWebinar

  • Professional Worknot Cvent
  • Content Creationnot Cvent

Where each one falls short

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

Cvent

  • High cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • Complex modular pricing makes budgeting difficult

GoToWebinar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

GoToWebinar

On request
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Plus$199/month
    • All Professional features
    • Up to 3000 attendees
  • Premier$349/month
    • Custom branding
    • Up to 10000 attendees

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want venue sourcing.
Cvent review

Choose GoToWebinar if

  • You need high-quality video.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want interactive polls.
GoToWebinar review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or GoToWebinar better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and GoToWebinar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or GoToWebinar?
Cvent starts at $10000/month and GoToWebinar at On request.
Does Cvent or GoToWebinar run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. GoToWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is Cvent best used for?
Cvent is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what GoToWebinar is typically brought in for.
What can Cvent do that GoToWebinar cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Mobile event app, Event marketing. GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Automatic recording, Analytics. Both handle Attendee management, Salesforce, Marketo, 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.

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Cvent: 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.

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Cvent: 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.

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Cvent: 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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