EventMobi publishes per-event and annual prices; Guidebook describes fixed fees by event type and leads with campuses. Both suit associations that want a predictable cost.
At a glance
Facts as of 19 Oct 2026; publisher: Sociana. EventMobi: Toronto, Canada. Guidebook: San Francisco, California, USA. “Not listed” means not found on the vendor’s site that day.
What each is best at
EventMobi
- The clearest published pricing in the category: two models, itemised add-ons and a long FAQ, under a No Hidden Fees pillar. (source)
Guidebook
- Fixed-fee licensing with no per-attendee charge, a real advantage for large audiences. (source)
Comparison table: 12 rows
| Dimension | EventMobi | Guidebook |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published. (source) | Fixed-fee, not per attendee. (source) |
| Attendee app | Platforms: iOS, Android, Web. (source) | Platforms: iOS, Android, Web. (source) |
| Networking | Yes: listed on eventmobi.com; no detail recorded (checked 19 Oct 2026). (source) | Not verified in our review as of 19 Oct 2026. (source) |
| Gamification | Partly: Gamification with networking challenges rather than a games catalogue. (source) | Not listed on guidebook.com as of 19 Oct 2026. (source) |
| Hospitality | Not listed on eventmobi.com as of 19 Oct 2026. (source) | Not listed on guidebook.com as of 19 Oct 2026. (source) |
| Check-in | Yes: Pre-printed badges from 3.99 dollars each and hardware rental of about 1,000 dollars for seven days. (source) | Yes: Session and QR check-in are listed. (source) |
| Polls | Yes: listed on eventmobi.com; no detail recorded (checked 19 Oct 2026). (source) | Partly: Forms and surveys are listed. (source) |
| Exhibitors | Yes: Exhibitor lead capture is listed. (source) | Partly: Interactive maps are listed. (source) |
| Rupee billing | No rupee billing was found. (source) | No rupee billing was found. (source) |
| Partly: The integrations page lists WhatsApp among messengers (add registrants to groups, manage DMs). WhatsApp OTP login and campaign templates are not described. Checked 24 Oct 2026. (source) | Not listed on guidebook.com as of 19 Oct 2026. (source) | |
| Support model | Managed or account support: Onsite support, live training and custom app design are services. (source) | Managed or account support: A dedicated account manager is listed. (source) |
| Status and ownership | EventMobi pricing and product pages were live on 19 Oct 2026. (source) | Guidebook pages, showcase and compare hub were live on 19 Oct 2026. (source) |
EventMobi vs Guidebook pricing
Budget lens: EventMobi publishes prices (from 3,500 US dollars per event); Guidebook describes its pricing but shows no figure. No like-for-like total has been run.
Where they differ
- WhatsApp: only EventMobi lists it (partly); Guidebook shows nothing we could confirm.
- Networking: only EventMobi lists it; Guidebook shows nothing we could confirm.
- Gamification: only EventMobi lists it (Partly: Gamification with networking challenges rather than a games catalogue); Guidebook shows nothing we could confirm.
- Both list: attendee app, check-in, polls, exhibitors, managed support.
- Neither confirmed on the pages we read: hospitality, rupee billing.
- Not verified for at least one of them: networking.
Who should choose which
Choose EventMobi when your brief leans on networking, gamification, where Guidebook showed nothing we could confirm.
Choose Guidebook for campuses, universities and associations that want a fixed-fee app with a template-led build. No single row on public pages separates it from EventMobi.
Where Sociana fits
Sociana is our product. Our difference is games and a unified leaderboard plus My Stay and pickups in one app for an occasion; both vendors are stronger on published templates and reviews.
FAQ
How do EventMobi and Guidebook pricing compare?
They differ in shape before size. EventMobi: published. Guidebook: published. Checked 19 Oct 2026; compare quotes on one scenario.
Who is EventMobi for, and who is Guidebook for?
EventMobi: associations and corporate teams that want a transparent price and North American support hours. Guidebook: campuses, universities and associations that want a fixed-fee app with a template-led build. Public pages differ most on networking.
Do EventMobi or Guidebook support rupee billing, GST invoices and WhatsApp?
EventMobi shows no rupee billing and documents WhatsApp messaging in part; Guidebook shows no rupee billing and does not list WhatsApp. GST invoicing could not be confirmed from public pages.
What do people use instead of EventMobi and Guidebook?
See EventMobi alternatives and Guidebook alternatives, or Best event apps in India.
Sources and disclosure
Publisher: Sociana, a competing vendor unaffiliated with EventMobi or Guidebook; both names belong to their owners. Corrections: report a correction or email hello@sociana.in; we correct or reply within five working days.