Keep Cvent if you're a large enterprise with a procurement team and a budget in the tens of thousands. Choose krowd if you run 3–20 events a year and want that power without the contract or the quote.
krowd is self-serve. Sign up and set up your first event in minutes, no demo required. You can still book one if you'd like, but you don't have to wait on a sales call to get started.
Enterprise pricing, by quote only.
Cvent is sold through annual enterprise contracts negotiated with a sales team. krowd publishes its price and lets you start today — no quote, no commitment.
| Platform | Pricing model | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cvent | Custom enterprise contract | $25,000+/yrpublished estimates; requires a sales call |
| krowd Growth | Flat $145/mo | $1,740/yrpublic pricing, no contract |
Cvent does not publish standard pricing; the figure above is a widely-cited industry estimate and varies by contract. Your quote will depend on modules, event volume, and negotiation.
What you get with each.
| Capability | krowd | Cvent |
|---|---|---|
| Ticketing & registration | Yes | Yes |
| Attendee CRM | Yes | Yes |
| Sponsor management & ROI | Yes | Yes |
| Email + SMS marketing | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile check-in | Yes | Yes |
| AI propensity & next-best-action | Yes | Add-on / Pro tier |
| Pricing | Flat, public | Custom quote |
| Setup | Self-serve, minutes | Implementation + sales |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Annual contract |
| Built for | Independent organizers | Enterprise / large teams |
Comparison reflects each platform's standard offering at publication. Cvent is a registered trademark of Cvent, Inc.; krowd is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cvent.
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