Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Swoogo vs CVent Events
Swoogo
Webinar & Virtual Events
Event management that flexes with you
- From
- $500/month
- Rated
- -
CVent Events
Event Management
Enterprise event management by Cvent
- From
- $1500/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Swoogo higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools; 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: Swoogo covers Custom event websites, CVent Events covers Mobile event app.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Swoogo and CVent Events actually diverge.
| Attribute | Swoogo | CVent Events |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/month | $1500/month |
| Category | Webinar & Virtual Events | Event Management |
| Founded | 2015 | 1999 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Swoogo
- Custom event websites
- Attendee management
- Email marketing
- Event analytics
- HubSpot
- Slack
- Zoom
Only in CVent Events
- Mobile event app
- Attendee hub
- Event marketing
- Advanced analytics
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAP
- Workday
Both cover
- Event registration
- Salesforce
- Marketo
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Swoogo
- 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 Swoogo
- Running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hubnot Swoogo
- Onsite check in and badge printingnot Swoogo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Swoogo
- Higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools
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
Swoogo
$500/month- Starter$500/month
- Event registration
- Basic branding
- Email communications
- Growth$1200/month
- Advanced branding
- Integrations
- Analytics
- Enterprise$3000/month
- Unlimited events
- SSO
- Priority support
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 Swoogo if
- You need custom event websites.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want attendee management.
Choose CVent Events if
- You need mobile event app.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want attendee hub.
Questions people ask
- Is Swoogo or CVent Events better?
- Neither clearly leads. Swoogo starts at $500/month and CVent Events at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Swoogo or CVent Events?
- Swoogo starts at $500/month and CVent Events at $1500/month.
- Does Swoogo or CVent Events run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Swoogo best used for?
- Swoogo 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 Swoogo do that CVent Events cannot?
- Swoogo covers Custom event websites, Attendee management, Email marketing, Event analytics. CVent Events covers Mobile event app, Attendee hub, Event marketing, Advanced analytics. Both handle Event registration, Salesforce, Marketo, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Swoogo: What event types does Swoogo support?
Swoogo supports everything from small field events to multi-track hybrid conferences. It handles roadshows, dinners, webinars, and digital events with customizable registration experiences.
SourceSwoogo: Does Swoogo integrate with marketing automation platforms?
Yes, Swoogo integrates with Marketo and Salesforce, and supports thousands of apps through Zapier for automated workflows without coding.
SourceSwoogo: Can Swoogo handle complex registration flows?
Yes, Swoogo excels with multiple attendee types, approval workflows, session selection, and different registration experiences for different audiences.
SourceSwoogo: Does Swoogo provide event analytics?
Yes, Swoogo provides event data insights and analytics to track registrations, attendee engagement, and real-time event metrics for better decision-making.
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