Software · head to head
Peatix vs CVent Events
The short version
- Only Peatix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure; CVent Events pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales
- They diverge on capability: Peatix covers Ticketing, CVent Events covers Event registration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Peatix and CVent Events actually diverge.
| Attribute | Peatix | CVent Events |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $1500/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2011 | 1999 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Peatix
- Ticketing
- Event discovery
- Community building
- Analytics
- Check-in app
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Google Analytics
Only in CVent Events
- Event registration
- Mobile event app
- Attendee hub
- Event marketing
- Advanced analytics
- 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.
Peatix
- Event planningnot CVent Events
- Ticket salesnot CVent Events
- Attendee managementnot CVent Events
- Virtual eventsnot CVent Events
- Event marketingnot CVent Events
CVent Events
- Managing event registration and attendee data for large eventsnot Peatix
- Running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hubnot Peatix
- Onsite check in and badge printingnot Peatix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Peatix
- Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
- Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
- Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms
CVent Events
- Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales
- The Professional tier includes 15 user logins; unlimited logins require Enterprise
- Professional licenses individual solutions such as Registration, Attendee Hub and OnArrival separately rather than bundling them
- Bundled access to all solutions requires the Enterprise tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Peatix
Free- FreeFree
- Free events
- Basic ticketing
- Event discovery
- Paid EventsFree
- 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
- Full features
- Payouts
CVent Events
$1500/month- Professional$1500/month
- Event registration
- Email marketing
- Basic analytics
- Enterprise$4000/month
- Mobile app
- Advanced analytics
- Integrations
- Ultimate$8000/month
- Full suite
- Dedicated support
- Custom development
Which should you pick?
Choose Peatix if
- You need ticketing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want event discovery.
Choose CVent Events if
- You need event registration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want mobile event app.
Questions people ask
- Is Peatix or CVent Events better?
- Neither clearly leads. Peatix starts at Free and CVent Events at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Peatix or CVent Events?
- Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Peatix and $1500/month for CVent Events.
- Does Peatix or CVent Events run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Peatix for free?
- Yes. Peatix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CVent Events starts at $1500/month.
- What is Peatix best used for?
- Peatix is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what CVent Events is typically brought in for.
- What can Peatix do that CVent Events cannot?
- Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Analytics. CVent Events covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Attendee hub, Event marketing. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?
No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.
SourcePeatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?
Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.
SourcePeatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?
Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.
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