Eventcreate vs Eventleaf (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Eventleaf grades higher than Eventcreate: 2.6 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Eventleaf grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Eventcreate
Event websites, registration, RSVPs and ticketing in one tool
Eventleaf
Event registration, badge printing and check-in software
Which one is for you
Pick Eventcreate if
- Fits if you run one small event a year for under 50 guests
- Makes sense if you want an event site and RSVPs without a developer
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you run more than 1 event or 50 guests on the free plan
- Pricey if you need check-in, badges or Zapier, which start at $59 a month
- Watch out: the per-ticket fee for paid events is not stated on the pricing page
- Watch out: SMS on Summit is metered and extra custom domains are $100 a year each
Pick Eventleaf if
- Fits if you run small conferences and need badges printed on site
- Works for events under 100 attendees a year on the free plan
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay on Starter, as it caps at 100 attendees a year
- Pricey if you need the check-in app, which starts at Professional, $2,000 a year
- Watch out: the sales fee on payments is 6% on pay-as-you-go or 3% with your own processor, and it is non-refundable
- Watch out: lead retrieval, abstracts, SSO and the CRM integrations are Ultimate only, with API and Zapier as add-ons
- Watch out: email is capped at 50 times the attendee limit and SMS at 2 times
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAEventcreateFair | 2.6GPAEventleafGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPersonal is $19 a month billed $228 a year, just above the category's $15 cheaper-quarter line. | C$500 a year for 500 attendees is about $42 a month, between the category's cheaper quarter ($20) and middle ($60), but the check-in and attendee apps start at $2,000 a year and payments carry a 3-6% sales fee. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree covers 1 event, 50 attendees and 1 user, with a 7-day trial of paid plans. You will hit those caps. | CStarter is free for up to 100 attendees a year with unlimited events and users, registration, badge printing and surveys; Ultimate features can be tried on events under 20 registrations. |
| Features | CEvent site, RSVPs, ticketing, check-in and an attendee app on Summit. Check-in and badges need Pro, and the ticket fee is not stated. | BRegistration and payments, badge design and printing, a check-in app, an attendee app, exhibitor tools and certificates, though some are gated by plan. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You build the event site and forms yourself. | CNo store rating on record. You build each event, set up tickets and payments and test the checkout yourself, so there is a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with Zapier on Pro and no phone apps. | AWeb, iPhone, Android and Windows, with HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce, Lobbytrack and Zapier listed and API and Zapier access as add-ons. |
| Best for | small events with a website and RSVPs | conference registration, badges and check-in |
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: Eventcreate and Eventleaf. How we grade
Price against what you get
Eventcreate starts at $19 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Eventleaf starts at $41.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0.
Eventleaf scores higher, and starts $22.67 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other event ticketing platforms on the chart, 8 score higher than Eventcreate for less, and 1 scores higher than Eventleaf for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Eventcreate also covers templates, workflow automation and reports.
- Eventleaf also covers surveys.
At a glance
| Eventcreate | Eventleaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $19 per month, billed $228 annually | $500 per year for 500 attendees |
| Free plan | Free: 1 event, 50 attendees per event, 1 user, with an event website, online RSVPs and guest tracking. | Starter plan: free for up to 100 attendees a year, with unlimited events and users, an event website, registration, badge printing and surveys. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial on Personal, Pro and Summit, cancel anytime | All Ultimate plan features can be tried free on events with under 20 registrations. |
| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
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| Made by | EventCreate | Jolly Technologies |
| Price read from | eventcreate.com | eventleaf.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Eventcreate
- The free plan stops at 1 event, 50 attendees and 1 user.
- Branding removal, check-in, badges and Zapier need Pro at $59 per month billed annually.
- SMS on Summit is metered, and extra custom domains cost $100 per year each.
- The per-ticket fee for paid events is not stated on the pricing page.
Eventleaf
- Sales fee on payments: 6% with Eventleaf's processor on pay-as-you-go, 3% with your own, lower at higher volume. Fees are non-refundable.
- The attendee app, check-in app, session check-in and certificates start at Professional, not Basic.
- Lead retrieval, abstracts, SSO and the HubSpot, Marketo and Salesforce integrations are Ultimate only; API and Zapier access are add-ons.
- Email is capped at 50 times the annual attendee limit and SMS at 2 times; the Eventleaf card processor supports USD only.
Key features
Eventcreate
- Event websites
- Each event gets its own website with a registration page, schedule and templates, which can be customized on paid plans.
- Registration and RSVPs
- Online registration with custom form questions, guest tracking and notifications; question logic is on Pro and above.
- Ticketing and payments
- Sell tickets, add-ons or sessions online; the pricing page mentions low per-ticket fees but the amount is not shown there.
- Check-in and badges
- Check-in with a kiosk mode and printable name badges, included from the Pro plan.
- Attendee app and networking
- The Summit plan adds an attendee app with 1:1 chat and boards, plus portals for speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
- Reports and Zapier
- Advanced reports and a Zapier connection arrive on Pro, and custom reports on Summit.
Eventleaf
- Registration and payments
- Multiple registration paths, discounts, invoicing, a waiting list, and speaker and sponsor sign-up, with fee collection through your own processor or Eventleaf's.
- Badge design and printing
- Pre-designed templates and a customizable designer, with conditional elements and different designs by registration type.
- Check-in app
- Event and session check-in with QR code scanning, entry control, digital signature capture, offline mode and on-site badge printing.
- Attendee app
- An event guide with live polls and Q&A, session feedback, messaging, contact swapping and gamification.
- Exhibitor tools
- Interactive booth selection, exhibition booth sales and a lead retrieval app for exhibitors.
- Credits and certificates
- Time tracking, CE and PDH credits, and attendance certificates for training and continuing-education events.
Plans
Eventcreate
Free$0
1 event, 50 attendees per event and 1 user, with an event website, registration and RSVPs.
Personal$19
per month, billed $228 annually
Unlimited events, 300 attendees per event, 1 user; adds invites, custom form questions and uploads.
Pro$59
per month, billed $708 annually
Unlimited events, 1,000 attendees per event, 5 users; adds branding removal, custom domain, badges, check-in, Zapier.
Summit$249
per month, billed $2,988 annually
2,500 attendees per event, 10 users; adds attendee app, speaker, exhibitor and sponsor management, floor maps.
EnterpriseCustom
Unlimited attendees and users, SAML SSO and SCIM, audit logs and dedicated infrastructure, sold through sales.
Eventleaf
Starter$0
Up to 100 attendees a year, no contract. Registration, event website, discounts, invoicing, waiting list, badge printing and surveys, with email support.
Basic$500
per year for 500 attendees
Registration and badge features as in Starter, plus phone support. $1 per extra attendee; $1,600 for 2,000 and $3,000 for 5,000.
Professional$2,000
per year for 1,000 attendees
Adds check-in, the check-in app, the attendee app, polls and certificates. $2 per attendee beyond the limit; $6,400 for 4,000 and $12,000 for 10,000.
UltimateCustom
Custom attendee count. Adds the lead retrieval app, abstracts and proposals, SSO, and HubSpot, Marketo and Salesforce integrations. Priced by quote.
Ways to pay less
Eventcreate
- Annual discount
Two months free with annual billing
The pricing page says annual billing saves two months compared with paying monthly.
Eventleaf
- Nonprofit
Discounts for nonprofits and universities
The pricing page says discounts for non-profits and universities are available by contacting Eventleaf.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Eventcreate or Eventleaf?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Eventcreate is cheaper to start with: $19 a month, against $41.67 a month when paid by the year for Eventleaf. Eventcreate starts at $19 per month, billed $228 annually, and Eventleaf starts at $500 per year for 500 attendees.
Which has a free plan, Eventcreate or Eventleaf?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Eventcreate and Eventleaf have a free plan.
Which platforms do Eventcreate and Eventleaf run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Eventleaf lists Windows, 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.