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Cvent vs Kaltura

Cvent logo

Cvent

Software

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Software

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; Kaltura the pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, Kaltura covers Video creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and Kaltura actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and Kaltura differ
AttributeCventKaltura
Starting price$10000/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded19992006

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
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP

Only in Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Analytics
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Cvent

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

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Cvent
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot 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

Kaltura

  • The pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • Capabilities are split across separate products such as Webinars, Virtual Events, Town Halls, Video Portal and Virtual Classroom, each licensed on its own

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • 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 Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Kaltura review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or Kaltura better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and Kaltura at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or Kaltura?
Cvent starts at $10000/month and Kaltura at On request.
Does Cvent or Kaltura run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. Kaltura 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 Kaltura is typically brought in for.
What can Cvent do that Kaltura cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Android 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.

Source
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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