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At a Glance
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Star Rating
(101)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Star Rating
(2,126)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Cvent Event Marketing & Management
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cvent Event Marketing & Management excels in its mobile application, receiving a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention enhances the attendee experience with seamless access to event information on-the-go.
  • Reviewers mention that Certain Event Management shines in email customization, scoring 9.2, allowing users to create tailored communications that resonate with their audience, which is a crucial feature for effective event marketing.
  • G2 users highlight that Cvent's mobile check-in feature, rated at 8.7, significantly streamlines the registration process, while Certain's mobile check-in, rated at 8.0, is seen as less efficient, leading to longer wait times at events.
  • Users on G2 report that Cvent's advanced reporting capabilities, scoring 8.6, provide in-depth insights into event performance, whereas Certain's reporting features, rated at 8.1, are perceived as more basic and less comprehensive.
  • Reviewers mention that Cvent's event creation process is user-friendly, scoring 8.4, which helps users quickly set up events, while Certain's event creation, also rated at 8.0, is noted to have a steeper learning curve.
  • Users say that Cvent's lead follow-up tools, rated at 8.3, are effective in nurturing post-event engagement, while Certain's lead analysis features, rated at 7.6, are seen as lacking in depth and functionality.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Certain Event Management
No pricing available
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
No pricing available
Free Trial
Certain Event Management
Free Trial is available
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
94
8.5
1,614
Ease of Use
8.0
93
7.8
1,663
Ease of Setup
7.7
77
7.4
1,148
Ease of Admin
8.4
79
7.8
1,103
Quality of Support
8.9
91
8.7
1,580
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
78
8.4
1,082
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
89
8.6
1,537
Features by Category
Event Registration & TicketingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.2
1,280
Registration
8.0
45
8.4
1186
8.5
48
8.5
1195
8.4
39
8.4
895
7.9
37
8.7
723
8.0
32
8.5
655
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing and Communications
7.4
42
8.0
1077
8.5
41
8.2
1078
8.4
43
8.1
1092
7.9
39
8.0
1007
5.7
18
7.7
485
6.7
24
7.9
450
Event Management PlatformsHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
7.5
79
8.2
1,281
Registration
8.0
45
8.4
1186
8.5
48
8.5
1195
8.4
39
8.4
895
7.9
37
8.7
723
8.0
32
8.5
655
Marketing and Communications
7.4
42
8.0
1077
8.5
41
8.2
1078
8.4
43
8.1
1092
7.9
39
8.0
1007
5.7
18
7.7
485
6.7
24
7.9
450
Event Operations
6.7
19
8.4
496
5.4
12
8.3
121
7.1
26
8.2
400
7.0
20
8.1
322
6.5
16
7.8
313
7.7
33
8.3
675
6.8
21
8.1
346
6.9
22
8.1
314
Attendee Engagement
8.3
68
|
Verified
8.5
813
7.8
52
|
Verified
8.3
464
7.1
47
|
Verified
8.1
388
7.6
51
|
Verified
8.1
421
7.8
51
|
Verified
8.3
599
Platform
8.2
46
8.5
970
8.3
45
8.3
950
7.9
37
7.9
609
8.8
44
8.8
809
Generative AI
4.6
8
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
9
At-Event Tools
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Software Offerings
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
8.4
7
8.3
341
Marketing and Communications
8.1
6
8.1
148
Not enough data
7.8
146
8.3
6
8.4
296
9.2
6
8.2
296
8.6
6
8.2
273
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
7.9
145
Not enough data
8.1
174
6.7
5
8.3
209
Registration
8.6
7
8.6
308
8.8
7
8.6
309
8.6
6
8.8
202
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Virtual Event PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.7
7
8.4
162
Administration
8.6
6
8.6
133
|
Verified
8.1
6
8.6
110
|
Verified
7.8
6
8.3
111
8.1
6
8.6
127
|
Verified
Virtual Experience
6.3
5
8.3
112
6.0
5
8.2
108
7.5
6
8.2
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
111
|
Verified
Engagement
8.9
6
8.8
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
106
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.9
75
Not enough data
Attendee Engagement
8.3
68
|
Verified
8.5
813
7.8
52
|
Verified
8.3
464
7.1
47
|
Verified
8.1
388
7.6
51
|
Verified
8.1
421
7.8
51
|
Verified
8.3
599
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Certain Event Management and Cvent Event Marketing & Management are categorized as Event Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management Platforms, and Virtual Event Platforms
Unique Categories
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management is categorized as Mobile Event Apps
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management is categorized as Event Registration & Ticketing and Lead Retrieval
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Events Services
19.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
17.2%
Higher Education
10.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Other
42.4%
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Non-Profit Organization Management
15.6%
Events Services
8.8%
Education Management
5.9%
Higher Education
5.6%
Computer Software
5.2%
Other
58.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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...

Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KH
Kristin H.
Verified User in Higher Education

At our company we do a lot of events. Therefore, having an event management system was very appealing to us. Cvent is a very comprehensive suite that allows robust tracking, structured guest interaction, and follow-up in one really easy to use solution.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Lack of flexibility. The platforms are basic sites and don't allow for design, or flexibility of different event types. Limited on branding flow from one site to the hub. Staff are designated and graphic designers and are not designers and don't have the...

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Discussions
Certain Event Management
Certain Event Management Discussions
What is Certain platform?
2 comments
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
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management Discussions
how do I he award-winning reputation and review managem
2 comments
AD
Your question seems to have gotten a little mixed up with a lot of extra stuff added in on the site - but if you are asking how to organize speakers' names -...Read more
What's the best way to contact support
2 comments
DV
Their chat feature is great!Read more
How can I get Crowd Compass?
1 comment
RC
You can get crowd compass through your Cvent account representativeRead more