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Cvent vs Hubilo

Cvent logo

Cvent

Software

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hubilo logo

Hubilo

Software

The virtual and hybrid event platform

From
$450/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and Hubilo actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and Hubilo differ
AttributeCventHubilo
Starting price$10000/month$450/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded19992015

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Cvent

  • Event registration
  • Venue sourcing
  • Attendee management
  • Mobile event app
  • Event marketing
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Only in Hubilo

  • Virtual venue builder
  • Networking lounges
  • Gamification
  • Live streaming
  • Expo booths
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • 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

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Hubilo

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Hubilo

  • Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Hubilo

$450/month
  • Webinar+$450/month
    • Webinar hosting
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Event+$1500/month
    • Virtual events
    • Expo hall
    • Networking
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

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

Choose Hubilo if

  • You need virtual venue builder.
  • You also want networking lounges.
Hubilo review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or Hubilo better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and Hubilo at $450/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or Hubilo?
Cvent starts at $10000/month and Hubilo at $450/month.
Does Cvent or Hubilo run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. Hubilo runs on Web.
What is Cvent best used for?
Cvent is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Cvent do that Hubilo cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. Both handle Salesforce, Marketo, Web support, Ios 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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Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?

Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.

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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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Hubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?

Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).

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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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Hubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?

Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.

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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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Hubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?

Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.

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Hubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?

No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.

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Hubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?

The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.

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