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RSVPify vs CVent Events

RSVPify logo

RSVPify

Event Management

RSVP and event management made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CVent Events logo

CVent Events

Event Management

Enterprise event management by Cvent

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RSVPify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: RSVPify lacks advanced event management features like speaker and exhibitor tracking for large-scale conferences; 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: RSVPify covers RSVP collection, CVent Events covers Event registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RSVPify and CVent Events actually diverge.

Attributes where RSVPify and CVent Events differ
AttributeRSVPifyCVent Events
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20131999

Identical on both: 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 RSVPify

  • RSVP collection
  • Custom forms
  • Seating charts
  • Guest communication
  • Check-in
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Sheets
  • Zapier

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.

RSVPify

  • 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 RSVPify
  • Running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hubnot RSVPify
  • Onsite check in and badge printingnot RSVPify

Where each one falls short

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

RSVPify

  • Lacks advanced event management features like speaker and exhibitor tracking for large-scale conferences
  • Mobile platform is occasionally buggy and less user-friendly for attendees
  • No granular controls for managing event capacity by individual session or activity
  • Limited reporting tools on mobile devices requiring extra manual effort

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

RSVPify

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the RSVPify review.

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 RSVPify if

  • You need rsvp collection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want custom forms.
RSVPify review

Choose CVent Events if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
CVent Events review

Questions people ask

Is RSVPify or CVent Events better?
Neither clearly leads. RSVPify 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, RSVPify or CVent Events?
RSVPify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for RSVPify and $1500/month for CVent Events.
Does RSVPify or CVent Events run on more platforms?
RSVPify runs on Web. CVent Events runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use RSVPify for free?
Yes. RSVPify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CVent Events starts at $1500/month.
What is RSVPify best used for?
RSVPify 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 RSVPify do that CVent Events cannot?
RSVPify covers RSVP collection, Custom forms, Seating charts, Guest communication. CVent Events covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Attendee hub, Event marketing. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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