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Cvent vs Loom

Cvent logo

Cvent

Webinar & Virtual Events

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Loom 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; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and Loom differ
AttributeCventLoom
Starting price$10000/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsAll industries
Founded19992015

Identical on both: 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

  • Event registration
  • Venue sourcing
  • Attendee management
  • Mobile event app
  • Event marketing
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Only in Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

What people use each for

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

Cvent

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

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Cvent
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Cvent
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Cvent
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

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

Choose Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10000/month for Cvent and Free for Loom.
Does Cvent or Loom run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom 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 Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Cvent do that Loom cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.

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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