# Brightly Event Manager Reviews **Vendor:** Siemens Digital Industries Software **Category:** [Venue Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/venue-management) **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 15 ## About Brightly Event Manager Event Manager™ by Brightly is an all-in-one, cloud-based facility scheduling platform that helps teams schedule, organize, and promote organization's events, ensuring teams have the right tools in place to centralize and automate the process from start-to-finish. In a world where budget dollars are scarce and cost recovery programs can have a big impact on a school's bottom line, Event Manager makes it easy to track and monitor event-related revenue. From request initiation to cost recovery analysis, Event Manager takes control of event organization, ensuring a positive community and attendee experience. ## Brightly Event Manager Reviews ### 1. Informative **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ricky W. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** I like the ease of use and information provided. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** I haven't found any issues to dislike!!! **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Time management. ### 2. Great way to keep everything organized in one spot **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Don S. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** Very good overview to see all the events going on in your buildings, it gives the people setting up the events all the information they need to have everything really for the event **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** editing an event, you can cancel an event pretty simply, but the event even thou not active is still there. I want to delete it completely I do not need to save in any form a canceled or deleted event **Recommendations to others considering Brightly Event Manager:** They have many other programs to choose from like energy management, maintenance direct and fs direct are the ones we use here **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is really good for showing you all your event and happenings in so spot, It been easy to show just the event in just certain building too. it is user friendly when setting up your event with all the options to chose from ### 3. Good product **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Dale S. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 29, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** This product really includes almost every scenario. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** 1. Community Users have the option to opt out of emails during the signup process. This makes no sense because all communications happen through email. Although I believe an opt-out option should not occur in Facilities Direct, I know it should happen at the beginning of the process. 2. I have had several new account managers during our implementation. Everyone has been very helpful but it would be nice to deal with just one person until fully implemented. **Recommendations to others considering Brightly Event Manager:** FSDirect is the only software I have experience with but I would absolutely recommend it! **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are/will solve many issues with FSDirect. Double booking Inconsistent billing Ensuring insurance coverage Tracking payments Tracking rentals and costs. ### 4. Outstanding Customer Support **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Michael D. | Director of Buildings, Grounds and Transportation, Education Management, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** These folks are some of the best in the business. Patient with the novice and in depth with those of us who use the product regularly. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** There is nothing to dislike about this organization. Our only issue with this product is the volume of information that can be tracked. I need to hire at least 1 FTE to input all the information the program can track, thus I am using only a small amount of the services available to me. **Recommendations to others considering Brightly Event Manager:** These folks are especially helpful if you are starting with no existing program in place. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Currently working with The Dude on PM schedules and data collection. We are in the beginning stages of this project, just now scheduling the data collection portion. ### 5. Why I think Event Management by DUDE SOULTIONS is GREAT! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 29, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** Coming from a completely paper based system, the fact that platform is totally electronic and that information can be immediately recalled is mind blowing. The time saved is immeasurable. Data at your fingertips with the immediate reports is so important to our internal stakeholders and staff. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** The number of days in a schedule has to exceed the current 100! As a school system, 180 days is standard. We could be much more efficient if we were able to have 1 schedule per organization which would then make our data and number of events/schedules spot on instead of "ball park". The basic search function could work a little better. It pulls way too much data or too many organizations using a single key word. **Recommendations to others considering Brightly Event Manager:** It saves time and makes you more efficient. The amount of time spent on events is cut in half. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Solving issues such as insurance expirations, invoices due, electronic system alleviates paper and allows for quick recall. Benefits: Reporting Data Instant Recall Historical Information Saving paper ### 6. Excellent **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Matt M. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** I like to have all events within one location. This prevents double booking and also allows us to generate more money by seeing which rooms and locations are available. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** I dislike the setup of all the locations but understand that I must in order to achieve greatness. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Events are being planned and things are not double booked ### 7. It was our first online scheduling software we used. It worked out well for what we needed. **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joyce W. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** The best thing was having all of our events on one calendar instead of each department having their own calendar. Uploading to one google calendar was a plus. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** It seemed too complicated at times and not very customizable. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Keeping all departments on the same page. ### 8. Somewhat pleased **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** user creates own log in credentials - though not being able to help them with password is frustrating **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** submittal password is unnecessary - why do users need to use 2 **Recommendations to others considering Brightly Event Manager:** Find out what is included up front - seems every time I want to update/clean up my users or inventory it will cost extra for Dude to help **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** District wide access to all info, helps to keeps bookings organized and we have less conflicts with duplicates ### 9. Great application for managing after-hours HVAC and lighting needs **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Bobbi A. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 18, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** Our schools are able to manage their own schedules for after-hours air conditioning. It is easy to use. It has a simple user interface that does everything our users need. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** The ability to customize the documentation and/or screen descriptions would be good. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** With the schools scheduling their own events, last minute calls for a late day event have been eliminated. This allows our HVAC techs to concentrate on repairs instead of rescheduling. ### 10. Easy **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shelly B. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** The ease of approving requests, and the time saved **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** Having to go to each event to approve. Would like to be able to mass appove **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Time ### 11. Was Admin assistant for buildings and grounds, am currently admin assistant for technology dept. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Amie S. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 22, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** We are a school district with 10 buildings - SchoolDude keeps it easy to manage events and keeps everyone in the loop of events in different buildings, including set ups (custodial, maintenance, and tech needs). **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** Would like the app to be more user friendly. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Keeps everyone in the know of what is required, set up, break down, etc. ### 12. Comprehensive and necessary. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Paul F. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 30, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** It is user friendly and works along with all of your platforms. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** Nothing, I do like it very much. The District has used it now for two years and likes it very much. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** This can track all of your event's, records, allows for full scope planning. ### 13. Dude Solutions for Facility rentals **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** sally m. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 12, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** I like the calendar and that all the rentals are in one place **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** limited number of days to rent in one schedule **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** over booking our facilities for rentals Having all rentals on one calendar is huge help ### 14. FS Direct **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 22, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** Use of FS Direct helps keep our entire district event calendar organized for everyone to see and is convenient to use for scheduling coverage for events. The real time changes are very helpful **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** For our use, there is too much information - it would be much simpler to have less options/information, but that may be helpful for other organizations **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** The solution helps us prevent double booking of spaces and well as easily seeing what space is available for use and/or rent. ### 15. All events in on 1 screen **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mike S. | Director of Facilities and Construction, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Brightly Event Manager?** Ease of use. Able to see all of our Districts usage in one spot. **What do you dislike about Brightly Event Manager?** For outside users who aren't familiar with the system it can be tricky. **What problems is Brightly Event Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?** Very easy to see open time frames and schedule events. ## Brightly Event Manager Discussions - [What are some of the product features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/product-features-93bda054-57e0-4357-aad1-019f0ffd9774) - 1 upvote - [What is the ROI for our Event Management Software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/roi-35e47caa-2702-4d09-bae9-058b988d822f) - 1 upvote - [Can this system be used on mobile or tablets?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/mobile-and-tablet-capabilities) - 1 upvote - [How much does it cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-088fcc96-c5a9-442d-859a-71549043d9ea) - 1 upvote - [How long does implementation take?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/implementation-5cfdfed1-1e6a-4bc6-b605-09fc8254b5e1) - 1 upvote - [View Brightly Event Manager pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/brightly-event-manager/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-23+19%3A22%3A27+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=fef518bf-945b-4e68-9800-123c1eac4fdf&secure%5Btoken%5D=2f34979ad44ea317cf4a5115211a7f2afc9040247886197585e9ea998d154f07&format=llm_user) ## Brightly Event Manager Features **Registration** - Event creation - User registration process - Payment processing - Mobile check-in **Administration** - Billing and Invoicing - Reporting - Venue Calendar - Staff Management - Task Management **Marketing and Communications** - Event website creation - Email automation - Email customization - Contact list management - Social media promotion - Lead generation and retrieval **Event Management** - Online Booking - Resource Management - Facilities Management **Event Operations** - Site selection **Sales and Marketing** - Customer Database - Sales Tools - Email Automation **Attendee Engagement** - Social media integrations - Attendee surveys **Agentic AI - Venue Management** - Autonomous Task Execution - Multi-step Planning - Cross-system Integration **Platform** - Performance and reliability - Reporting and dashboards - API / integrations - Multiple event management **Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms** - Autonomous Task Execution - Multi-step Planning - Cross-system Integration ## Top Brightly Event Manager Alternatives - [Follett Facilities Schedules](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-facilities-schedules/reviews) - 4.8/5.0 (62 reviews) - [Tripleseat](https://www.g2.com/products/tripleseat-tripleseat/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (358 reviews) - [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) - 4.8/5.0 (1,524 reviews)