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At a Glance
Bizzabo
Bizzabo
Star Rating
(363)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plans
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Star Rating
(95)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Certain Event Management
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that "Certain Event Management" excels in "Email customization" with a score of 9.2, while "Bizzabo" falls short at 7.7. Reviewers mention that the ability to tailor emails significantly enhances their marketing efforts.
  • Reviewers mention that "Bizzabo" shines in "Event website creation" with a score of 8.6 compared to "Certain Event Management" at 7.5. Users on G2 appreciate the user-friendly templates and customization options available in Bizzabo.
  • G2 users highlight that "Bizzabo" offers superior "Ease of Setup" with a score of 8.6, while "Certain Event Management" scores 7.8. Reviewers say that the straightforward onboarding process in Bizzabo makes it easier for new users to get started quickly.
  • Users say that "Certain Event Management" provides better "Quality of Support," both scoring 8.9, but reviewers mention that the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team in Certain Event Management is particularly noteworthy.
  • Reviewers mention that "Bizzabo" has a more robust "Mobile check-in" feature, scoring 8.3 compared to 8.0 for "Certain Event Management." Users report that the mobile app's functionality is seamless, making on-site registration smoother.
  • Users on G2 report that "Bizzabo" outperforms in "Attendee Engagement" with a score of 8.4 for "Event agendas and schedules," while "Certain Event Management" scores 8.3. Reviewers say that the interactive features in Bizzabo keep attendees more engaged during events.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bizzabo
Event Experience OS
$499.00
1 User Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plans
Certain Event Management
No pricing available
Free Trial
Bizzabo
Free Trial is available
Certain Event Management
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
306
8.6
88
Ease of Use
8.7
312
8.0
87
Ease of Setup
8.6
217
7.8
71
Ease of Admin
8.8
201
8.4
74
Quality of Support
8.9
297
8.9
86
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
196
9.1
73
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
284
7.4
84
Features by Category
Event Registration & TicketingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.3
2,088
7.8
382
Registration
9.0
232
8.0
42
8.7
233
8.5
45
8.5
183
8.5
37
8.3
170
8.0
36
8.3
161
7.9
30
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Marketing and Communications
8.6
222
7.5
39
8.2
199
8.6
38
7.7
216
8.4
40
8.2
214
8.0
36
7.8
132
5.9
16
7.6
126
6.7
23
Event Management PlatformsHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
8.1
3,686
7.6
971
Registration
9.0
232
8.0
42
8.7
233
8.5
45
8.5
183
8.5
37
8.3
170
8.0
36
8.3
161
7.9
30
Marketing and Communications
8.6
222
7.5
39
8.2
199
8.6
38
7.7
216
8.4
40
8.2
214
8.0
36
7.8
132
5.9
16
7.6
126
6.7
23
Event Operations
Feature Not Available
6.9
18
Feature Not Available
5.8
11
6.4
48
7.3
25
Feature Not Available
7.3
19
Feature Not Available
6.8
15
8.4
161
7.7
31
8.5
99
7.1
19
7.5
57
7.2
20
Attendee Engagement
8.4
194
|
Verified
8.3
66
|
Verified
7.4
88
7.8
51
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.1
46
|
Verified
7.4
146
|
Verified
7.6
50
|
Verified
7.7
124
|
Verified
7.8
50
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
193
8.2
43
8.3
192
8.3
42
7.9
137
7.9
35
9.0
159
8.7
41
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.2
7
8.2
321
Not enough data
Host Tools
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.1
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Attendee Tools
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
Post-Event Tools
8.1
39
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
Integrations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
29
Not enough data
8.0
503
8.4
49
Marketing and Communications
7.7
47
8.1
6
7.2
35
Not enough data
8.3
58
8.3
6
7.6
58
9.2
6
8.3
56
8.6
6
Attendee Engagement
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
46
Not enough data
7.7
44
6.7
5
Registration
8.7
59
8.6
7
8.8
58
8.8
7
8.2
42
8.6
6
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Virtual Event PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.9
733
7.7
46
Administration
8.6
74
8.6
6
7.8
61
8.1
6
8.1
72
7.8
6
7.6
68
8.1
6
Virtual Experience
7.9
30
6.3
5
8.1
60
6.0
5
8.1
58
7.5
6
7.7
63
Not enough data
Engagement
8.5
76
8.9
6
7.8
66
Not enough data
6.5
54
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Event Networking and MatchmakingHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
6.9
79
Not enough data
Event Networking
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
Event Intelligence
7.5
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
552
7.7
263
Attendee Engagement
8.4
194
|
Verified
8.3
66
|
Verified
7.4
88
7.8
51
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.1
46
|
Verified
7.4
146
|
Verified
7.6
50
|
Verified
7.7
124
|
Verified
7.8
50
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bizzabo
Bizzabo
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Bizzabo and Certain Event Management are categorized as Virtual Event Platforms, Event Marketing, Event Management Platforms, and Mobile Event Apps
Unique Categories
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management is categorized as Event Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bizzabo
Bizzabo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.6%
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Bizzabo
Bizzabo
Events Services
16.0%
Computer Software
14.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Financial Services
4.8%
Other
50.6%
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Events Services
20.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
17.2%
Higher Education
7.5%
Computer Software
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Other
43.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bizzabo
Bizzabo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nicholas S.
NS
Nicholas S.
Verified User in Publishing

The website set-up is quite systematic and easy to use. For instance, creating the agenda and adding speakers are very easy to do and easy to add to the site in the website editor. It also allows seamless export of registrants and the engagement data is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

I think Bizzabo is awkward and clunky. I'm not too fond of the process when adding in a walk-in registration and if you upload a list it shows double instead of identifying duplicates which has caused inaccurate check-ins for us. The event creation also...

Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jeff R.
JR
Jeff R.
Verified User in Events Services

Flexibility within design functions and reporting. Full registration, housing and travel modules, with added Check In Easy, native mobile app, appointment scheduling.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
GN
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Since we didn't require users to use a login/password combination, we had a lot of duplicate registrations across the span of our year. This ended up costing us additional funds because we went over our allotment/prepaid amount of registrations. When we...

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Discussions
Bizzabo
Bizzabo Discussions
Does Bizzabo have API Access?
1 comment
Alon A.
AA
Definitely! Many of our customers leverage it to create amazing experiencesRead more
Which browsers are supported by Bizzabo's platform?
1 comment
Amy F.
AF
Mainly Chrome. Our users had issues with Safari and IE, mostly when using Bizzabo virtual event tools.Read more
What is Bizzabo used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Bizzabo
Thanks for asking! Bizzabo's Event Experience OS can be used for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events of any size or scale, from webinars to large in-person...Read more
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management Discussions
What is Certain platform?
2 comments
Mahon H.
MH
An impressive system for organizing events.Read more
How long does it take to get an event app?
1 comment
Official Response from Certain Engagement
You can get a fully customized event app on the Apple App or Google Play Store in as little as three weeks. If you have a multi-event app, your subsequent...Read more
Is it possible to sell sponsorships in the app?
1 comment
Official Response from Certain Engagement
Certainly! Event apps offer a great way to highlight sponsors and exhibitors. Certain Touchpoint (formerly Gather Digital) offers many ways to give value to...Read more