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GoToMeeting vs Cvent

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cvent logo

Cvent

Software

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoToMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Cvent covers Event registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Cvent actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Cvent differ
AttributeGoToMeetingCvent
Starting priceFree$10000/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19891999

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Only in Cvent

  • Event registration
  • Venue sourcing
  • Attendee management
  • Mobile event app
  • Event marketing
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Cvent
  • Client callsnot Cvent
  • Training sessionsnot Cvent
  • Remote collaborationnot Cvent

Cvent

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

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

Cvent

  • High cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • Complex modular pricing makes budgeting difficult

Pricing, plan by plan

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Which should you pick?

Choose GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.
GoToMeeting review

Choose Cvent if

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

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Cvent better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Cvent at $10000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Cvent?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoToMeeting and $10000/month for Cvent.
Does GoToMeeting or Cvent run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Cvent runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cvent starts at $10000/month.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Cvent is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Cvent cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Both handle 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.

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