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Should I use Cvent?

Cvent provides software to planners for event management, marketing and attendee engagement, and also helps hotels win business through our sourcing platforms. - cvent.com

Depends. Buy Cvent if you run a large, complex event program with dedicated planners and budget for custom enterprise pricing. Skip it if you need simple registration or occasional webinars — cheaper, lighter tools fit better.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~14 public sources; several review links were thin SEO mirrors with little substance.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence in reviewed sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

$99/month or $399/event

Webinar entry

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Engage$149/month or $999/event
Advance$999+/event

Best for

  • Enterprises running many large events
  • Multi-day conferences with complex registration
  • Hybrid programs with dedicated event planners
  • Teams needing hotel sourcing built in

Not for

  • Small teams wanting a simple RSVP or registration page
  • Occasional webinar hosts — dedicated webinar tools cost far less
  • Buyers allergic to custom sales quotes and annual contracts
  • One-off events where per-event fees stack up fast

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Pricing is quote-based: modules, event volume, attendee counts, and contract term all change the number.

high

OnArrival 360 check-in reportedly runs $3K–$25K+ per event on top of licensing.

medium

Cvent PayGo payment processing costs more than flat-fee rivals like RegFox.

medium

Webinar tiers ($99–$149/month) exist, but event management suites require sales conversations.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Covers the full event lifecycle: planning, promotion, execution, proof of value
  • Integrates with Salesforce, Marketo, and HubSpot
  • Cvent Studio adds broadcast-quality video production for virtual audiences
  • Strong value reported for large or complex events

Cons

  • Event management pricing reportedly starts around $10,000/month
  • Custom quotes based on modules, volume, attendees, and contract term
  • Advanced features and add-on modules increase total cost
  • Numerous competitors market themselves as cheaper and easier to use

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/19/2026 - 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x1review x9security x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • $99/month or $399/event

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Good for large events; add-on modules inflate costs
  • Ease of use: 2/5. Rivals position themselves as cheaper and easier
  • Feature depth: 5/5. Full lifecycle: registration, marketing, video, check-in, integrations
  • Support quality. No evidence in reviewed sources
  • Security posture: 4/5. Dedicated security page; no public breach findings
  • ~$10K/mo Enterprise entry price event management, per SoftwareFinder
  • $99/mo Webinar plans from or $399/event option
  • $3K–$25K+ OnArrival 360 add-on per event, per SoftwareFinder

Pricing

Webinar entry

$99/month or $399/event

  • Run webinars and virtual events
  • Pay-per-event option

Engage

$149/month or $999/event

  • Popular webinar tier
  • Higher attendee limits

Advance

$999+/event

  • Networking and lead features

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users report it reliably handles large multi-event registration programs, while reviewers note add-on modules drive costs upward.

“We use Cvent event management for our user conference. It does everything we need for a successful event - registrations - we have multiple att…”
Trustpilot reviewer
“From a pricing perspective, the platform delivers strong value for large or complex events, but some advanced features and add-on modules can incr…”
G2 review

Companies that use it

  • DECA
Full analysis

Based on ~14 public sources; several review links were thin SEO mirrors with little substance.

Enterprise event machinery: powerful but pricey. Right for big conference programs; overkill for small teams and simple webinars.

Methodology

Based on ~14 public sources; several review links were thin SEO mirrors with little substance.

Sources

  1. Cvent official sitecvent.com
    official
  2. Cvent Pricing 2026: Plans & Costseventify.io
    review
  3. Cvent Software Pricing & Plans (Vendr)vendr.com
    review
  4. Cvent Event Management: Reviews, Pricing & Free Demosoftwarefinder.com
    review
  5. RegFox vs Cvent Pricingregfox.com
    review
  6. Cvent Reviews on G2g2.com
    review
  7. Cvent Reviews on Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  8. Cvent Product Security Pagecvent.com
    security
  9. Cvent Security Rating (UpGuard)upguard.com
    security
  10. Cheaper + Easier Cvent Alternatives (Eventee)eventee.com
    review
  11. Cvent Alternatives for Large Conferences (Dryfta)dryfta.com
    review
  12. Cvent Competitors (Eventcombo)eventcombo.com
    review

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