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Cvent vs Zuddl

Cvent logo

Cvent

Software

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Zuddl logo

Zuddl

Software

Unified event marketing platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; Zuddl pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, Zuddl covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and Zuddl actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and Zuddl differ
AttributeCventZuddl
Starting price$10000/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19992020

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
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Only in Zuddl

  • Virtual events
  • Hybrid events
  • In-person check-in
  • Sponsor showcases
  • Engagement tools
  • HubSpot
  • Zoom
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Cvent

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

Zuddl

  • Running webinars, field events and conferences from one platformnot Cvent
  • Enterprise demand generation event programmesnot 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

Zuddl

  • Pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • A minimum of two organizer licences is required to open an account
  • Extra collaborator seats cost $170 per month billed annually on top of the platform fee
  • Portals, the mobile app, Event Hub, Event Series and AI content repurposing are priced as add-ons rather than included
  • The price also scales with total annual virtual attendee volume, and that attendee pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Zuddl

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
  • Growth$1299/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Hybrid events
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Full customization
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

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

Choose Zuddl if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want hybrid events.

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or Zuddl better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and Zuddl at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or Zuddl?
Cvent starts at $10000/month and Zuddl at On request.
Does Cvent or Zuddl run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. Zuddl 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 Zuddl is typically brought in for.
What can Cvent do that Zuddl cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Zuddl covers Virtual events, Hybrid events, In-person check-in, Sponsor showcases. Both handle Salesforce, Marketo, 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.

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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.

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