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Cvent vs Priava

Cvent logo

Cvent

Webinars

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Priava logo

Priava

Events

Venue and event management software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; Priava priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, Priava covers Venue booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and Priava actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and Priava differ
AttributeCventPriava
Starting price$10000/month$250/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryWebinarsEvents
Founded19992003

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP

Only in Priava

  • Venue booking
  • Resource management
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Reporting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Outlook

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • 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

Priava

  • 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

Priava

  • Priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Priava

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Bookings
    • Calendar
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$450/month
    • CRM
    • Invoicing
    • Resource management
  • Enterprise$750/month
    • Multi-venue
    • API access
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

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

Choose Priava if

  • You need venue booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want resource management.
Priava review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or Priava better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and Priava at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or Priava?
Cvent starts at $10000/month and Priava at $250/month.
Does Cvent or Priava run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. Priava runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Priava cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Priava covers Venue booking, Resource management, CRM, Invoicing. Both handle Salesforce, 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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Priava: What happened to Priava?

Priava has been acquired and rebranded as Momentus, a comprehensive event and venue management 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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Priava: Is there a legacy Priava login?

Yes, a Priava login is still referenced in Momentus resources, suggesting legacy users can access their accounts through the prior interface.

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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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Priava: How many Momentus product tiers exist?

Momentus offers three main tiers: Enterprise (for corporate campuses, universities, convention centers), Elite (for stadiums, arenas, performing arts), and WeTrack (risk and incident management).

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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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Priava: How do I find Momentus pricing?

Pricing is not published on the landing page. Visitors must book a demo or use the ROI calculator to discuss costs with the sales team.

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