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Brella vs Zkipster

Brella logo

Brella

Events

AI-powered networking for events

From
$2500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zkipster logo

Zkipster

Events

Guest management for luxury events

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Brella limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms; Zkipster the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • They diverge on capability: Brella covers AI matchmaking, Zkipster covers Guest list management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brella and Zkipster actually diverge.

Attributes where Brella and Zkipster differ
AttributeBrellaZkipster
Starting price$2500/event$299/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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 Brella

  • AI matchmaking
  • 1:1 meeting scheduler
  • Intent data
  • Sponsor promotion
  • Analytics dashboard
  • HubSpot
  • Eventbrite
  • Cvent

Only in Zkipster

  • Guest list management
  • Digital check-in
  • Seating charts
  • Real-time analytics
  • VIP tagging
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Sheets
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Brella

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

Zkipster

  • Guest list management and check in at invitation only eventsnot Brella
  • Seating plans and name badges for galas and dinnersnot Brella
  • Sending event invitations and RSVPs by email, SMS or WhatsAppnot Brella

Where each one falls short

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

Brella

  • Limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms
  • No trial version available
  • English language only, no multilingual support
  • Pricing not transparent; custom quotes only without public pricing

Zkipster

  • The pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • Essentials is capped at 60 events per year or 10 per month and Professional at 80 per year or 20 per month
  • Guests are capped at 10,000 per event on Essentials and Professional
  • Event communications, floor plans, seating and name badges require the Professional plan
  • SMS, WhatsApp and Wallet Pass require Professional or higher
  • API access requires an annual Professional plan or an Enterprise add on
  • Advanced security and compliance tools and priority support are Enterprise only
  • zkipster Audience is banded by contact volume, so cost rises with the contact list rather than with features

Pricing, plan by plan

Brella

$2500/event
  • Essential$2500/event
    • AI matchmaking
    • 1:1 meetings
    • Event app
  • Professional$5000/event
    • Advanced matching
    • Sponsor features
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$10000/event
    • Custom development
    • API access
    • White-label

Zkipster

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • Guest list management
    • Check-in app
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$599/month
    • Seating management
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced reporting
  • Enterprise$1199/month
    • Multi-event
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Brella if

  • You need ai matchmaking.
  • You also want 1:1 meeting scheduler.
Brella review

Choose Zkipster if

  • You need guest list management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital check-in.
Zkipster review

Questions people ask

Is Brella or Zkipster better?
Neither clearly leads. Brella starts at $2500/event and Zkipster at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brella or Zkipster?
Brella starts at $2500/event and Zkipster at $299/month.
Does Brella or Zkipster run on more platforms?
Brella runs on Web. Zkipster runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Brella best used for?
Brella is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Zkipster is typically brought in for.
What can Brella do that Zkipster cannot?
Brella covers AI matchmaking, 1:1 meeting scheduler, Intent data, Sponsor promotion. Zkipster covers Guest list management, Digital check-in, Seating charts, Real-time analytics. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brella: Does Brella offer a free trial?

No. Brella does not offer a trial version, so potential customers cannot test the platform before committing.

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Zkipster: How does zkipster billing work?

Monthly Events plans are billed every month on a rolling basis until manually canceled. Annual plans cost upfront for 12 months and offer up to 50% savings versus monthly billing.

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Brella: How is Brella priced?

Brella uses custom, per-attendee pricing with no publicly displayed rates. The final price depends on total attendees and consulting services selected. Third-party estimates suggest $5,000 to $25,000+ per event.

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Zkipster: What payment methods does zkipster accept?

zkipster accepts all major credit cards. Wire and bank transfer are available for certain plans. SMS and add-ons require credit card payment.

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Brella: What languages does Brella support?

Brella currently supports English only, which may limit international organizations or multilingual attendees.

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Zkipster: Are there overage fees?

Events plans include annual allowances (60-100 events per year). Additional events incur charges in the next billing period. Audience has per-contact overage pricing.

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Brella: What integrations does Brella offer?

Brella integrates with event registration platforms Eventbrite, Swoogo, and Tito; CRM platforms Salesforce Data Cloud and HubSpot CRM; WooCommerce for e-commerce; and Zapier for general automation.

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Zkipster: What happens if I cancel my subscription?

Accounts remain active through the current billing period after cancellation. Account owners can still access and download data even after the subscription lapses.

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Brella: Who is Brella best suited for?

Brella is recommended for large conferences and trade shows with 5,000+ attendees, particularly those with sponsorship inventory and investor meeting requirements.

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