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Cvent vs HubSpot CRM

Cvent logo

Cvent

Software

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; HubSpot CRM starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and HubSpot CRM differ
AttributeCventHubSpot CRM
Starting price$10000/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded19992006

Identical on both: 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
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP

Only in HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cvent

  • Event planningnot HubSpot CRM
  • Ticket salesnot HubSpot CRM
  • Attendee managementnot HubSpot CRM
  • Virtual eventsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Event marketingnot HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Cvent
  • Team Collaborationnot Cvent
  • Project Managementnot 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

HubSpot CRM

  • Starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • CRM
    • Landing pages
    • Email
  • Starter$50/month
    • Email campaigns
    • Advanced features
    • Support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom integration
    • 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 HubSpot CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
HubSpot CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or HubSpot CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or HubSpot CRM?
HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10000/month for Cvent and Free for HubSpot CRM.
Does Cvent or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
Yes. HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cvent starts at $10000/month.
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 HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Cvent do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. Both handle Salesforce, 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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