Cvent vs PheedLoop (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, PheedLoop grades higher than Cvent: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
PheedLoop grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
PheedLoop
Modular event registration, check-in and event app software
Which one is for you
Pick Cvent if
- Fits if you run large corporate events and buy through a sales team
- Works for organizations that want registration and check-in under one license
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price before talking to sales, as none is published
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
- Tight if you have more than 15 users, since Professional is limited to 15 logins
- Watch out: API access and SSO need Enterprise
- Watch out: add-ons such as LeadCapture and Appointments are licensed on top of the base platform
Pick PheedLoop if
- Fits if you run conferences and want registration and an event app from one vendor
- Works for associations that need CE credit tracking
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you add modules: the $950 core covers the platform only
- Watch out: attendee-based module fees are added on top and come from a quote form
- Tight if you need check-in gear, since kiosks, badges and lanyards are bought separately
- Skip it if you want a free plan or a trial, as neither is listed
How we grade them
| 1.8GPACventWeak | 2.0GPAPheedLoopFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published; every plan is a quote through sales, so it sits at C by default. | C$950 a year is about $79 a month, between the category's middle and top quarter. Modules and hardware come on top, so the real bill is higher. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on record; the pricing page asks for a quote. | FNo free plan and no trial on record in the listing, so there is nothing to try before paying. |
| Features | BRegistration, an Attendee Hub, OnArrival check-in and add-on modules cover the event job, though many add-ons are licensed on top. | BRegistration, check-in and badges, a mobile app, exhibitors and sponsors, virtual events and CE credit tracking. Nothing core is missing on the listing. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. It is sold through sales and set up per event, so there is a learning curve. | CNo store rating on record. Modules and event setup mean there is work before the first event. |
| Platforms and integrations | CA web platform; the listing names no integrations and no apps. | BWeb, iPhone and Android on the listing, though it names no integrations. |
| Best for | enterprise event registration and check-in | modular registration and event apps |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Cvent and PheedLoop. How we grade
Where they differ
- Cvent also covers email campaigns.
At a glance
| Cvent | PheedLoop | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | $950 per year for the core platform, modules extra |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Cvent Inc | PheedLoop |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | pheedloop.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Cvent
- No prices are published: the pricing page asks for a quote, so every plan here is sold through sales.
- Professional licenses are limited to 15 user logins, and API access and SSO need Enterprise.
- Many add-ons, such as LeadCapture and Appointments, are licensed on top of the base platform.
- Non-profits can get special rates by asking sales.
PheedLoop
- Final prices come from a quote form: they depend on the modules, attendee count and event type.
- The $950 core fee covers the platform only; attendee-based module fees are added on top.
- Check-in kiosks, badges and lanyards are bought separately.
Key features
Cvent
- Registration
- Personalized registration paths, agenda and session management, no-code event websites, payment tools, built-in email promotion and housing and travel management.
- Attendee Hub
- A mobile event app and virtual experience with chat, Q&A, polling, networking tools, sponsor activation and live or on-demand video.
- OnArrival check-in
- Kiosk check-in, on-demand badge printing, onsite registration and payment, session check-in and real-time attendance dashboards.
- Professional and Enterprise licenses
- Professional licenses the solutions you pick with 15 user logins. Enterprise includes all of them with all user logins, API access, SSO and multi-factor authentication.
- Add-on modules
- Optional products include LeadCapture, Appointments, Abstract Management, Passkey room blocks, Event Diagramming, Surveys Premium and Webinar Premium.
- Services
- Paid services include implementation, event build, integration services and consulting, alongside 24/7 support for all customers.
PheedLoop
- Registration and ticketing
- Multi-tier ticketing with an optimized checkout and automated abandoned-cart follow-ups.
- Check-in and badge printing
- Kiosk or mobile check-in with automatic badge printing, sold as a hardware bundle.
- Mobile event app
- An attendee app with schedules, maps, exhibitors and networking tools, plus gamification and live polls.
- Exhibitors, sponsors and speakers
- Self-serve portals for exhibitors and sponsors, plus speaker and abstract submission and review.
- Virtual and hybrid events
- Supports virtual and hybrid formats with streaming, video meetings and games alongside in-person events.
- CE credit tracking
- Tracks attendance toward continuing-education credits and generates certificates.
Plans
Cvent
Pricing could not be confirmed. See cvent.com.
PheedLoop
Event Management Software$950
per year, core platform, with unlimited events
Core platform; additional modules start at $1 per attendee, and the exact price depends on modules, attendees and event type.
On-Site Check-In & Badge Printing$600
per bundle of 2 kiosks and a printer
Hardware bundle for check-in; badges start at $1.50 per unit and lanyards at $1 per unit.
Ways to pay less
Cvent
- Nonprofit
Special rates for non-profits
Cvent says it extends special rates to non-profit organizations, which sales will discuss on request.
PheedLoop
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Cvent or PheedLoop?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Cvent has no price we could confirm, and PheedLoop starts at $950 per year for the core platform, modules extra.
Which has a free plan, Cvent or PheedLoop?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Cvent nor PheedLoop has a free plan.
Which platforms do Cvent and PheedLoop run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only PheedLoop lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.