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Cvent vs eWebinar

Cvent logo

Cvent

Webinars

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eWebinar logo

eWebinar

Webinars

Automated and evergreen webinar platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only eWebinar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; eWebinar the subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and eWebinar actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and eWebinar differ
AttributeCventeWebinar
Starting price$10000/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded19992016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 eWebinar

  • Evergreen webinars
  • Live-like automation
  • Lead scoring
  • Integrations
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • ActiveCampaign

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Cvent

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

eWebinar

  • Turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chatnot Cvent
  • Evergreen customer onboarding and training sessionsnot 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

eWebinar

  • The subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
  • Level 1 at $99 per month allows only one active eWebinar and 1,000 registrants per month
  • Level 3 at $299 per month covers 15 active eWebinars and charges $15 per month for each additional one
  • Extra registrants are sold only in blocks of 1,000 at $49 per month per block
  • Removing the 'Powered by eWebinar' branding costs $99 per month on top of the subscription
  • Using your own custom domain costs $99 per month extra
  • The Salesforce integration is a $249 per month add-on and the Marketo integration is $179 per month
  • Advanced access control, which restricts who can join by email domain, is a $49 per month add-on
  • The universal cross-webinar dashboard is a $229 per month add-on
  • Enterprise registrant volumes and active webinar counts are quoted by sales with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

eWebinar

Free
  • Level 1$99/month
    • Up to 1 active eWebinar
    • 1,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 2$199/month
    • Up to 5 active eWebinars
    • 3,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 3$299/month
    • Up to 15 active eWebinars
    • 5,000 registrants per month
    • Additional eWebinars at $15 per month each
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom active eWebinars
    • Custom registrant limits
    • Enterprise-level features, integrations, and security

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

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

Choose eWebinar if

  • You need evergreen webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live-like automation.
eWebinar review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or eWebinar better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and eWebinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or eWebinar?
eWebinar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10000/month for Cvent and Free for eWebinar.
Does Cvent or eWebinar run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. eWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use eWebinar for free?
Yes. eWebinar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cvent starts at $10000/month.
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 eWebinar is typically brought in for.
What can Cvent do that eWebinar cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, Live-like automation, Lead scoring, Integrations. Both handle Salesforce, 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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eWebinar: Does eWebinar offer a free trial?

Yes. eWebinar offers a 14-day free trial with no plan selection required. Users can test the platform before committing to a paid subscription.

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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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eWebinar: Can I cancel eWebinar anytime?

Yes. eWebinar allows cancellation of subscriptions at any time. Customers are not locked into long-term contracts.

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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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eWebinar: Do eWebinar pricing levels auto-adjust based on usage?

Yes. eWebinar's pricing model automatically adjusts based on active eWebinars. The three published tiers support 1, 5, and 15 active eWebinars respectively, with additional eWebinars available at $15 per month each in the Level 3 tier.

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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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