Event Management · head to head
Partiful vs Splash That
Splash That
Event Management
Enterprise event marketing platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Partiful has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Partiful no automatic email or SMS delivery to guests, requiring manual link sharing for event invitations; Splash That acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite
- They diverge on capability: Partiful covers Digital invitations, Splash That covers Event pages.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Partiful and Splash That actually diverge.
| Attribute | Partiful | Splash That |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web |
| Founded | 2021 | 2011 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Partiful
- Digital invitations
- RSVP tracking
- Guest messaging
- Photo sharing
- Calendar sync
- Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar
- iMessage
Only in Splash That
- Event pages
- Registration
- Check-in
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- Marketo
- HubSpot
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Partiful
- Event planningnot Splash That
- Ticket salesnot Splash That
- Attendee managementnot Splash That
- Virtual eventsnot Splash That
- Event marketingnot Splash That
Splash That
- Event registration pages and marketing for live, virtual and hybrid eventsnot Partiful
- Syncing event attendance into Salesforce and other CRMsnot Partiful
- Running a large programme of events to a consistent brand templatenot Partiful
- Reporting on event-sourced pipelinenot Partiful
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Partiful
- No automatic email or SMS delivery to guests, requiring manual link sharing for event invitations
- Ticketing fees are not disclosed until setup time, making budget planning difficult for event hosts
- No support for interactive seat maps or assigned reserved seating for ticketed events
- Designed primarily for informal social events and works best for gatherings under 300 people
Splash That
- Acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite
Pricing, plan by plan
Partiful
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Partiful review.
Splash That
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Splash That review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Partiful if
- You need digital invitations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want rsvp tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Partiful or Splash That better?
- Neither clearly leads. Partiful starts at Free and Splash That at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Partiful or Splash That?
- Partiful has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Partiful and On request for Splash That.
- Does Partiful or Splash That run on more platforms?
- Partiful runs on iOS, Android, Web. Splash That runs on Web.
- Can I use Partiful for free?
- Yes. Partiful has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splash That starts at On request.
- What is Partiful best used for?
- Partiful is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Splash That is typically brought in for.
- What can Partiful do that Splash That cannot?
- Partiful covers Digital invitations, RSVP tracking, Guest messaging, Photo sharing. Splash That covers Event pages, Registration, Check-in, Email marketing. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Partiful: Is Partiful free to use for creating events?
Yes. Creating events and inviting guests is completely free. Ticketing features are available with variable fees based on ticket price and event size, but the basic event creation and RSVP collection has no cost.
SourceSplash That: Does Splash integrate with CRM systems?
Yes, Splash integrates with Salesforce to sync attendee data and with Marketo for marketing automation. It also supports Slack for team notifications about event activity.
SourcePartiful: Does Partiful support assigned seating or seat maps?
No. Partiful Ticketing supports tiered pricing and capacity limits but does not currently support interactive seat maps or assigned-seat reserved seating.
SourceSplash That: Can Splash handle both virtual and in-person events?
Yes, Splash supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid event formats with the same platform. It includes virtual venue features with streaming and on-site check-in tools.
SourcePartiful: How does Partiful notify guests about events?
Partiful primarily uses link sharing rather than automated email or SMS delivery. Hosts must share event links with guests, typically via text message or social media.
SourceSplash That: What event analytics are available?
Splash provides dashboard reporting with pre-built and custom reports for ROI measurement and attendance insights, though users report the reporting features lack versatility for deep drilling into performance metrics.
SourcePartiful: What ticketing features does Partiful support?
Partiful Ticketing supports tiered pricing for different ticket tiers, capacity limits with QR code check-in, and promo codes. However, it does not support ticket add-ons, waitlists for ticketed events, or individual refunds from the dashboard.
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