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EventPro vs Meetup

EventPro logo

EventPro

Events

Complete event management solution

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Meetup logo

Meetup

Events

Find your people

From
$55/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EventPro the pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card; Meetup organizer fees tripled following Bending Spoons acquisition in 2024
  • They diverge on capability: EventPro covers Event scheduling, Meetup covers Groups.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EventPro and Meetup actually diverge.

Attributes where EventPro and Meetup differ
AttributeEventProMeetup
Starting price$200/month$55/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19882002

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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 EventPro

  • Event scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Catering
  • Financial tracking
  • CRM
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Office

Only in Meetup

  • Groups
  • Events
  • RSVP System
  • Messaging
  • Event Photos
  • Recommendations
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

EventPro

  • Managing venue and room bookings for event facilitiesnot Meetup
  • Coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for eventsnot Meetup

Meetup

  • Finding local groups and events around a shared interestnot EventPro
  • Organising a recurring in-person groupnot EventPro
  • Running online events alongside physical onesnot EventPro
  • Growing a community by drawing on Meetup's existing member basenot EventPro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

EventPro

  • The pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card

Meetup

  • Organizer fees tripled following Bending Spoons acquisition in 2024
  • Increased paywalling of core community features
  • Platform is buggy with many unfixed issues
  • Customer support no longer available with AI responses only
  • Issues with billing accuracy and unauthorized recurring charges
  • Poor technical support responsiveness to organizer complaints

Pricing, plan by plan

EventPro

$200/month
  • Standard$200/month
    • Event scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$400/month
    • Catering management
    • Financial tracking
    • CRM
  • Enterprise$700/month
    • Multi-venue
    • Custom reports
    • API access

Meetup

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Meetup review.

Which should you pick?

Choose EventPro if

  • You need event scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want resource management.
EventPro review

Choose Meetup if

  • You need groups.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want events.
Meetup review

Questions people ask

Is EventPro or Meetup better?
Neither clearly leads. EventPro starts at $200/month and Meetup at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EventPro or Meetup?
EventPro starts at $200/month and Meetup at $55/month.
Does EventPro or Meetup run on more platforms?
EventPro runs on Web, Windows. Meetup runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is EventPro best used for?
EventPro is most often used for managing venue and room bookings for event facilities, coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for events. Of those, managing venue and room bookings for event facilities and coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for events are not what Meetup is typically brought in for.
What can EventPro do that Meetup cannot?
EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking. Meetup covers Groups, Events, RSVP System, Messaging. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EventPro: What key features does EventPro include?

EventPro includes Event Management for end-to-end event control, Catering Management for beverage and food service, Online Event Attendee Registrations with EPConnect Attendee Online, and centralized information management.

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Meetup: What is Meetup Pro pricing?

Meetup Pro starts at $55 per group per month, or $47 per group per month for six-month commitments. Enterprise plans are available at custom pricing. A one-week free trial is offered.

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EventPro: Who uses EventPro?

EventPro serves thousands of companies worldwide across diverse industries. It is designed for event professionals who need comprehensive, streamlined systems for managing event facilities and maximizing revenue potential.

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Meetup: What features does Meetup Pro include?

Meetup Pro includes event scheduling, group management, member engagement tools, community-building features, and integrations with platforms like Zoom and Mailchimp.

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EventPro: What standard software features does EventPro provide?

EventPro's standard software includes features that provide efficient processes and centralized information, designed to enhance business operations for event venues and management.

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Meetup: Does Meetup charge organizers fees?

Yes, Meetup charges organizers fees for hosting groups and events. Organizer fees have increased significantly following the Bending Spoons acquisition in 2024.

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