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Cvent vs vFairs

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Cvent

Software

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
vFairs logo

vFairs

Software

Virtual and hybrid events made easy

From
$5000/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; vFairs the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, vFairs covers 3D virtual venues.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and vFairs actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and vFairs differ
AttributeCventvFairs
Starting price$10000/month$5000/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19992016

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 vFairs

  • 3D virtual venues
  • Virtual booths
  • Live chat
  • Webinar rooms
  • Gamification
  • HubSpot
  • Zoom
  • Workday

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

vFairs

  • Running virtual and hybrid trade shows and career fairs with exhibitor boothsnot Cvent
  • Hosting online conferences with sponsored exhibitor hallsnot 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

vFairs

  • The pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • Extra sessions, extra booths, accessibility features, expanded attendee capacity and managed services are all sold as paid add-ons rather than included
  • Licences are sold annually rather than per single event

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

vFairs

$5000/event
  • Basic$5000/event
    • 3D venue
    • Virtual booths
    • Webinar rooms
  • Professional$10000/event
    • Custom design
    • Gamification
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$20000/event
    • Full customization
    • API integration
    • Dedicated 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 vFairs if

  • You need 3d virtual venues.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual booths.
vFairs review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or vFairs better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and vFairs at $5000/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or vFairs?
Cvent starts at $10000/month and vFairs at $5000/event.
Does Cvent or vFairs run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. vFairs 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. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what vFairs is typically brought in for.
What can Cvent do that vFairs cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. vFairs covers 3D virtual venues, Virtual booths, Live chat, Webinar rooms. 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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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.

Source
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