Bizzabo and Cvent both target large corporate programmes, but Bizzabo publishes a per-seat price while Cvent publishes only its structure. Cvent adds venue sourcing and a long security list; Bizzabo adds a marketing-first interface.
At a glance
Facts as of 19 Oct 2026; publisher: Sociana. Bizzabo: New York, USA (R&D in Tel Aviv). Cvent: Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA. “Not listed” means not found on the vendor’s site that day.
What each is best at
Bizzabo
- One of the few leaders that publishes a price (499 dollars per user per month) with an included-versus-add-on breakdown. (source)
Cvent
- Venue sourcing network of about 340,000 venues with RFP tooling, which no participant-app vendor in this set matches. (source)
Comparison table: 12 rows
| Dimension | Bizzabo | Cvent |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published. (source) | Quote-only. (source) |
| Attendee app | Platforms: iOS, Android, Web. (source) | Platforms: iOS, Android, Web. (source) |
| Networking | Yes: listed on bizzabo.com; no detail recorded (checked 19 Oct 2026). (source) | Yes: CventIQ recommends sessions and people from attributes and behaviour. (source) |
| Gamification | Partly: listed on bizzabo.com; no detail recorded (checked 19 Oct 2026). (source) | Partly: listed on cvent.com; no detail recorded (checked 19 Oct 2026). (source) |
| Hospitality | Partly: Room-block management only. (source) | Partly: Passkey room-block management is planner-side logistics. (source) |
| Check-in | Yes: Klik SmartBadge wearables and Advanced Onsite badge printing and check-in. (source) | Yes: OnArrival kiosks, self-service check-in and on-site badge printing. (source) |
| Polls | Yes: listed on bizzabo.com; no detail recorded (checked 19 Oct 2026). (source) | Yes: listed on cvent.com; no detail recorded (checked 19 Oct 2026). (source) |
| Exhibitors | Yes: Klik lead capture. (source) | Yes: LeadCapture scans badges and business cards with an exhibitor portal. (source) |
| Rupee billing | No rupee billing was found. (source) | No rupee billing was found. (source) |
| Not listed on bizzabo.com as of 19 Oct 2026. (source) | Not listed on cvent.com as of 19 Oct 2026. (source) | |
| Support model | Managed or account support: Bizzabo Studios and Professional Event Services are sold per event. (source) | Managed or account support: Implementation, event build and OnArrival 360 services are priced separately. (source) |
| Status and ownership | Bizzabo was selling its Event Experience OS and Klik SmartBadge when checked on 19 Oct 2026. (source) | Cvent was acquiring and integrating Goldcast (2025) and ON24 (closed Apr 2026) when checked on 19 Oct 2026. (source) |
Bizzabo vs Cvent pricing
Budget lens: Bizzabo publishes prices (from 499 per user US dollars a month); Cvent quotes on request. No like-for-like total has been run.
Where they differ
On the public pages we read, Bizzabo and Cvent list the same dimensions as present or absent; the differences are in depth and price, not in checklist items.
- Both list: attendee app, networking, gamification, hospitality, check-in, polls, exhibitors, managed support.
- Neither confirmed on the pages we read: WhatsApp, rupee billing.
Who should choose which
Choose Bizzabo for B2B marketing teams running flagship conferences with CRM and attribution needs. No single row on public pages separates it from Cvent.
Choose Cvent for global enterprises running large, multi-country event portfolios. No single row on public pages separates it from Bizzabo.
Where Sociana fits
Sociana is our product. Neither of these is built around My Stay and pickups for a 300-person partner meet in India; that is where we fit, and we are the wrong choice for a multi-country programme needing Salesforce-native attribution.
FAQ
How do Bizzabo and Cvent pricing compare?
They differ in shape before size. Bizzabo: published. Cvent: quote-only. Checked 19 Oct 2026; compare quotes on one scenario.
Who is Bizzabo for, and who is Cvent for?
Bizzabo: B2B marketing teams running flagship conferences with CRM and attribution needs. Cvent: global enterprises running large, multi-country event portfolios.
Do Bizzabo or Cvent support rupee billing, GST invoices and WhatsApp?
Bizzabo shows no rupee billing and does not list WhatsApp; Cvent shows no rupee billing and does not list WhatsApp. GST invoicing could not be confirmed from public pages.
What do people use instead of Bizzabo and Cvent?
See Bizzabo alternatives and Cvent alternatives, or Best event apps in India.
Sources and disclosure
Publisher: Sociana, a competing vendor unaffiliated with Bizzabo or Cvent; both names belong to their owners. Corrections: report a correction or email hello@sociana.in; we correct or reply within five working days.