Cvent vs. EventsAir

Run smarter events with confidence

EventsAir unifies everything you need into one comprehensive platform, so you can plan smarter, engage better, deliver with confidence, and scale effortlessly.

If you're evaluating your options, here's why 12,000+ event professionals worldwide chose EventsAir.

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What event planners discover when evaluating Cvent

Cvent is a well-known platform, and for some organizations, it does the job. But for professional event planners who need flexibility, transparency, and a platform that truly works as one, a few things tend to come up. 

We've done the research so you don't have to. The insights below are gathered from real conversations with event professionals and independent user reviews, so you can make the most informed decision for your events.

⚙️ Setup that leaves you second-guessing

Cvent is feature-rich, but that depth can come with a steep learning curve. Getting your first event live is a significant time investment, and without tailored onboarding, it can be difficult to know with confidence that everything has been set up correctly. For busy planners, that combination of time and uncertainty is hard to absorb.

🫣 Your costs grow every time your event does

Cvent's per-registration pricing model means every additional attendee adds to your bill. For planners managing large or growing events, that makes budgeting unpredictable — and turns a successful event into an unexpectedly expensive one. 

📉 Your data doesn't always tell the same story

Cvent has grown significantly through acquisitions, and that history shows in the platform. Information doesn't always flow seamlessly between modules, and planners often find themselves reconciling data across more than one place.

🖨️ Onsite delivery can feel restrictive

Cvent's onsite check-in tools are built around proprietary hardware, which limits your options when it comes to equipment choices and onsite setup. For planners who want flexibility on event day, that can add unnecessary complexity.

Simple pricing with unlimited registrations

Rest assured, with EventsAir your success won’t impact your budget.

This is why serious event planners choose EventsAir over Cvent

Now here's what a different approach looks like. One where you can plan with confidence, engage attendees in real time, deliver seamlessly across formats, and scale success with powerful insights and repeatable systems.

💜 Intuitive from day one

EventsAir is designed with you in mind, featuring a modern interface and workflows that make event planning a breeze. Onboarding is hands-on with our event success experts, and we give you smart tools to get set up and running quickly so your whole team can deliver with confidence from day one.

👥 Unlimited registrations

With EventsAir, every package includes unlimited registrations. That means no per-attendee fees and no unexpected invoices as attendance grows. And the features other platforms charge extra for — your mobile app, white-labeling, onsite badging, and exhibitor tools — are all included as standard.

🤩 One source of truth

When your event data lives in one place, everything gets easier. Registration, financials, comms, reporting, and your attendee app all run on a single data layer, giving you and your team a complete, accurate picture of every event, at every stage.

🔄 Full flexibility for event day

EventsAir is completely hardware agnostic, giving you the freedom to use your own onsite equipment or work with our trusted partner network for check-in kiosks, badging, and staffing solutions. However you run event day, EventsAir adapts to you — not the other way around.

Don't just take our word for it

Hear from some of the event professionals already delivering their best events with EventsAir. Explore more success stories here.

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“EventsAir is the most feature-rich platform on the market today. From on-site self-check-in and badging to exhibitor management, speaker management, and even abstract management, EventsAir does it all – and does it well.”

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“With so many moving parts, you need a system that keeps everything connected. We value how EventsAir supports real-time updates and helps reduce the chance of human error when changes happen close to the event.”

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“With EventsAir, we’ve been able to reclaim 20% of our time that was previously tied up in administrative work. That substantial efficiency boost has allowed us to invest more in creativity and client engagement.”

What makes EventsAir different to Cvent?

With over 35 years of expertise, we've powered 400,000+ successful events. And with a diverse and established customer base, we understand the importance of empowering our community to succeed. 

Your success is truly our success.  

That's why our team goes beyond the platform – offering hands-on support, genuine partnership, and the kind of guidance that turns good events into great ones. No matter where you are in your event journey, we're here to help you get there with confidence. 

Plan Engage Deliver Scale – PEDS – EventsAir Framework for Smarter Events
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Plan

Lay the foundation for a seamless event.

  • Dynamic registration
  • Registration recovery
  • Integrated payments
  • Modern website builder
  • Strategic comms
  • Agenda builder
  • Speaker management
  • Abstract management
  • Travel & accommodation
  • Function management
  • Budget tracking
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Engage

Create experiences that captivate.

  • Custom event app
  • Instant, dynamic updates
  • Live polls
  • Live Q&A
  • Advanced gamification
  • Attendee networking
  • Meeting matching
  • Private social network
  • Dedicated meeting hub
  • Session surveys
  • Personalized schedules
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Deliver

Execute effortlessly, onsite and online.

  • Multiple check-in options
  • Flexible badge design
  • Sponsors & exhibitors 
  • Lead management
  • Self-service portals 
  • Go virtual or hybrid
  • Real-time insights
  • Session access control
  • Table allocation
  • Dietary requirements
  • 24/7 Technical support 
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Scale

Prove ROI and grow every year​.

  • 150+ Event reports
  • In-depth analytics 
  • Share reports securely
  • Post-event surveys
  • On-demand content
  • Monetize event access
  • One-click event cloning
  • Reusable event templates
  • Lead nurturing
  • ROI analysis
  • Event integrations

Ready to transform
event chaos into clarity?

With EventsAir, you’ll move from chasing logistics to creating unforgettable moments. Plan faster, act with confidence, and deliver exceptional events. Discover what’s possible with a personalized demo today.