Updated November 6, 2026
Splash: Event marketing platform for branded event programs. People look for alternatives when they need a lower price, a free plan or a better fit for a specific job.
These 8 tools cover similar ground. Each entry explains who it suits, how pricing works and what to watch out for.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelevents | Event teams wanting one platform for every format | Paid | No |
| Bizzabo | Marketing teams running B2B conferences and summits | Paid | No |
| Cvent | Large enterprises and associations running many events | Paid | No |
| Eventbrite | Organisers who want their event discovered by people browsing Eventbrite, and who are happy to pay per-ticket fees for that reach | Freemium | Yes |
| RingCentral Events | Organisations running virtual conferences | Paid | No |
| Sched | Events with many sessions and speakers | Paid | No |
| Swapcard | Trade shows and large conferences | Paid | No |
| Timely | Universities, associations, tourism boards and public bodies publishing many events | Paid | No |
All-in-one platform for in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Event teams wanting one platform for every format.
Event experience platform for B2B conferences.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Marketing teams running B2B conferences and summits.
Enterprise event management and venue sourcing platform.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Large enterprises and associations running many events.
4.
Best for: Organisers who want their event discovered by people browsing Eventbrite, and who are happy to pay per-ticket fees for that reach
Eventbrite lets you publish an event page, sell tickets or take free registrations, and check people in at the door. Its biggest draw is the marketplace, where Eventbrite says around 89 million people a month browse for events. Free events cost nothing; paid tickets carry a per-ticket service fee plus payment processing, which ticket buyers pay by default.
Free for free events. Paid tickets: 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket, plus 2.9% payment processing per order (US). Buyers pay fees by default. Optional Premium plan: $69/month or $708/year.
Who it suits: Organisers who want their event discovered by people browsing Eventbrite, and who are happy to pay per-ticket fees for that reach.
Virtual and hybrid event platform (formerly Hopin Events).
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Organisations running virtual conferences.
Agenda and schedule management for conferences and festivals.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Events with many sessions and speakers.
Event platform focused on AI matchmaking and exhibitor value.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Trade shows and large conferences.
8.
Best for: Universities, associations, tourism boards and public bodies publishing many events
Event calendar and event management platform for schools, governments and organisations.
Pricing on request, based on organisation size, needs and add-ons. Live demos available.
Who it suits: Universities, associations, tourism boards and public bodies publishing many events.
Event management platforms cover the full event lifecycle for conferences and corporate events: registration, agendas, attendee apps, networking, sponsors, badges and reporting. They are built for professional event teams rather than one-off events.
Prices and features change often. Check each vendor’s website for current plans before you buy.
