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EventPro vs Universe

EventPro logo

EventPro

Software

Complete event management solution

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Software

Ticketing and event management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Universe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Universe limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • They diverge on capability: EventPro covers Event scheduling, Universe covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EventPro and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where EventPro and Universe differ
AttributeEventProUniverse
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19882011

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 EventPro

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

Only in Universe

  • Ticketing
  • Event pages
  • Guest lists
  • Check-in app
  • Analytics
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Facebook

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 Universe
  • Coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for eventsnot Universe

Universe

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

Universe

  • Limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • User interface becomes unintuitive for advanced features and complex event types
  • No ability to transfer attendees between time slots; requires full refund and repurchase
  • Difficult walk-up/credit card sales processing at physical events
  • Slow customer support for refunds and technical issues

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

Universe

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • Free event creation and ticketing
  • Starter$0.79/per ticket
    • 2% + $0.79 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Basic event management
  • Standard$1.99/per ticket
    • 2.5% + $1.99 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$null/custom
    • Dynamic pricing
    • RFID access control
    • Ticketmaster distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose EventPro if

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

Choose Universe if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want event pages.
Universe review

Questions people ask

Is EventPro or Universe better?
Neither clearly leads. EventPro starts at $200/month and Universe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EventPro or Universe?
Universe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for EventPro and Free for Universe.
Does EventPro or Universe run on more platforms?
EventPro runs on Web, Windows. Universe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Universe for free?
Yes. Universe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EventPro starts at $200/month.
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 Universe is typically brought in for.
What can EventPro do that Universe cannot?
EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking. Universe covers Ticketing, Event pages, Guest lists, Check-in app. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Universe: What platforms does Universe support?

Universe is available on web, iOS, and Android, with support across 25 countries and 9 languages. Organizers can accept online, mobile, onsite, kiosk, and print-at-home tickets.

Source
Universe: Does Universe integrate with other tools?

Yes. Universe integrates with 5,000+ partner applications through Zapier, allowing automation of ticket sales data to CRM, invoicing, and other business tools without code.

Source
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