Pricing explained
SocianaGuidebook pricing explained: what is published, what is quoted, what it adds up to
Guidebook prices by flat fee rather than per attendee. The pricing page describes a Single Event flat fee, a Multiple Events annual licence and a Campus-Wide Department License, with nonprofits 10 percent off and no setup fees; it shows no dollar figures. A G2 learning page cites licences from 1,999 US dollars, which we have not verified. Estimates by attendee count are not derivable.
Guidebook is used by Indian associations as a container-style app builder, and a flat fee can suit organisers who dislike per-registration charges.
What is published
Guidebook pricing in 2026: what is published and what is not
Fixed-fee, not per attendee. The pricing page describes a Single Event flat fee, a Multiple Events annual licence and a Campus-Wide Department License, with nonprofits 10 percent off and no setup fees; it shows no dollar figures. A G2 learning page cites licences from 1,999 dollars, which we have not verified.
No figures are published on the page we checked.
Source: guidebook.com pricing page · checked 19 Oct 2026. Where the summary says a figure comes from a third party, we have not verified it on the vendor's own page.
Worked estimates
Typical cost at 300, 1,000 and 3,000 attendees
| Attendees | Estimate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Not derivable from published pricing | The page publishes no figures and the model is a flat fee, not per attendee, so attendee count is not the driver. |
| 1,000 | Not derivable from published pricing | The page publishes no figures and the model is a flat fee, not per attendee, so attendee count is not the driver. |
| 3,000 | Not derivable from published pricing | The page publishes no figures and the model is a flat fee, not per attendee, so attendee count is not the driver. |
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Dollar figures are converted at 87 rupees to the dollar, the rate used in our research on 19 Oct 2026. Estimates exclude GST, other taxes and bank or card charges. They are arithmetic on published units, not quotes.
Hidden costs and add-ons
- Because the fee is flat, the question is scope (single event, multiple events or campus) rather than headcount.
- Ask what the flat fee includes: app builds, content updates, support tier and any add-ons.
- Nonprofits get 10 percent off.
- Billed in US dollars; support is US and UK hours.
"Not published" means we could not find it on the vendor page on 19 Oct 2026; it is not a claim that the vendor hides it.
What the sourced notes say about Guidebook
- Fixed-fee licensing with no per-attendee charge, a real advantage for large audiences. source
- A verifiable proof wall: about 89 live apps in the showcase linked to store listings, and 21 case studies with before and after metrics. source
- Strong accessibility documentation, including WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508 and VPAT. source
- Comparison pages that concede rivals' strengths and quote paired G2 reviews. source
Vendor pages and dated third-party sources, as recorded in our comparison. We do not aggregate review scores into our own rating.
For Indian buyers
Is Guidebook worth it for Indian buyers?
Guidebook is used by Indian associations as a container-style app builder, and a flat fee can suit organisers who dislike per-registration charges. The cost for India is the dollar billing, the absence of a listed GST workflow or WhatsApp channel and US and UK support hours. It is worth it for associations running a repeating annual meeting with content they update themselves; it is less suited to meets needing hospitality or WhatsApp-led communication.
- Rupee billing
- Not listed
- WhatsApp provider
- Not listed
- Support hours
- US and UK support
- Note
- Indian associations use it as a container-style builder; prices are in US dollars. No GST invoicing or WhatsApp channel is listed as of 19 Oct 2026.
Worth it when
Guidebook fits
- campuses, universities and associations that want a fixed-fee app with a template-led build
- organisers who value a live showcase of apps and accessibility documentation
Less of a fit when
Look elsewhere if
- a participation-heavy event with games, rewards, hospitality and WhatsApp
- a managed, rupee-billed programme or wedding
Sociana, for reference
How Sociana prices by comparison
Sociana is our product. It prices per occasion in rupees, with GST extra, and publishes “from” bands rather than a calculator-style total.
per event
Launch
From ₹65,000 + GST. Price moves with headcount above 300 (₹45 per extra person up to 500) and add-ons such as ai session summaries (₹15,000) or team voting (₹20,000).
per year
Recurring Programme
From ₹1,60,000 + GST. Price moves with number of regions (₹1.5–₹2 lakh per region per year in a container) and rewards or step-challenge layer (programme plus).
Bands are starting points; the exact figure is quoted after a short brief. See Sociana pricing for the full list. Sociana is not the right fit for pure webinars, venue sourcing or dues-based membership management.
FAQ
Guidebook pricing: questions
Does Guidebook publish its prices?
No figures are published. Fixed-fee, not per attendee. The pricing page describes a Single Event flat fee, a Multiple Events annual licence and a Campus-Wide Department License, with nonprofits 10 percent off and no setup fees; it shows no dollar figures. A G2 learning page cites licences from 1,999 dollars, which we have not verified. Source: https://guidebook.com/pricing/, checked 19 Oct 2026.
How much does Guidebook cost for 300, 1,000 or 3,000 attendees?
Not derivable from published pricing. The page publishes no figures and the model is a flat fee, not per attendee, so attendee count is not the driver. Ask Guidebook for a written quote at your attendee count and list every add-on you need.
Does Guidebook bill in rupees with GST?
As of 19 Oct 2026, Guidebook does not list it for rupee billing and does not list it for a WhatsApp provider. Indian associations use it as a container-style builder; prices are in US dollars. No GST invoicing or WhatsApp channel is listed as of 19 Oct 2026. Ask which entity invoices you, in which currency, and how tax is shown.
Is Guidebook priced per attendee?
No. The pricing page describes flat fees: Single Event, Multiple Events (annual) and a Campus-Wide Department License, with no setup fees and 10 percent off for nonprofits. No figures are shown, so ask for a quote and confirm exactly what is included at that fee.
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