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Cvent vs Peatix

Cvent logo

Cvent

Software

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peatix logo

Peatix

Software

Events made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peatix 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; Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, Peatix covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and Peatix actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and Peatix differ
AttributeCventPeatix
Starting price$10000/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19992011

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
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Only in Peatix

  • Ticketing
  • Event discovery
  • Community building
  • Analytics
  • Check-in app
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • 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

Peatix

  • 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

Peatix

  • Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
  • Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Peatix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • Basic ticketing
    • Event discovery
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
    • Full features
    • Payouts

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

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

Choose Peatix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event discovery.
Peatix review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or Peatix better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and Peatix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or Peatix?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10000/month for Cvent and Free for Peatix.
Does Cvent or Peatix run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. Peatix runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Peatix for free?
Yes. Peatix 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.
What can Cvent do that Peatix cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Analytics. Both handle Web support, Ios 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.

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Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?

No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.

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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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Peatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?

Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.

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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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Peatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?

Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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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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