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Grip vs EventPro

Grip logo

Grip

Event Management

AI-powered event networking

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EventPro logo

EventPro

Event Management

Complete event management solution

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Grip no published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Grip covers AI recommendations, EventPro covers Event scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grip and EventPro actually diverge.

Attributes where Grip and EventPro differ
AttributeGripEventPro
Starting priceOn request$200/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Windows
Founded20141988

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

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 Grip

  • AI recommendations
  • Meeting scheduler
  • Intent data
  • Lead scoring
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Cvent

Only in EventPro

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Grip

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

EventPro

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

Where each one falls short

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

Grip

  • No published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes
  • Roundtables limited to 25 active audio/video participants out of 100 max attendees
  • Only Standard sessions supported for in-person-only events; other formats require virtual or hybrid setup
  • Platform setup requires privacy policy and user agreement, plus delivery manager coordination

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Grip

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grip review.

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Grip if

  • You need ai recommendations.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want meeting scheduler.
Grip review

Choose EventPro if

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

Questions people ask

Is Grip or EventPro better?
Neither clearly leads. Grip starts at On request and EventPro at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grip or EventPro?
Grip starts at On request and EventPro at $200/month.
Does Grip or EventPro run on more platforms?
Grip runs on Web, Mobile. EventPro runs on Web, Windows.
What is Grip best used for?
Grip is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what EventPro is typically brought in for.
What can Grip do that EventPro cannot?
Grip covers AI recommendations, Meeting scheduler, Intent data, Lead scoring. EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grip: How does Grip's AI matchmaking work?

Grip uses 16 machine learning algorithms on billions of interaction data to generate over 70 million recommendations annually. It analyzes attendee preferences and behaviors to suggest relevant connections.

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Grip: What are the main features?

Grip includes AI-powered matchmaking, interactive floor plans, direct messaging and video, meeting scheduling, sponsored sessions, live streams, and round tables for networking events.

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Grip: How is Grip priced?

Grip uses custom pricing based on event needs. Pricing is not publicly listed; organizers must contact sales for quotes.

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Grip: Can I integrate Grip with existing event management systems?

Yes. Grip acquired Connectiv EMS and integrates with existing event management systems, allowing you to use Grip's features with your current event tech stack.

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