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    Aventri

    Score5.5 out of 10
    N/AAventri (formerly etouches) offers end-to-end event management and venue sourcing solutions. The open source platform aims to help streamline the event process, providing real-time data and analytics on event performance, customer engagement, and therefore increasing measurable event ROI. The company was founded in 2008 as etouches and reintroduced in 2018 as Aventri. The product has assisted over 25,000 event professionals in planning, executing, and measuring their events.…N/A

    Cvent Event Management

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ACvent is a cloud-based enterprise event management company with nearly 4,000 employees and over 300,000 users worldwide. Cvent offers software solutions to event planners and marketers for online event registration, venue selection, event management and marketing, onsite solutions, email marketing, and attendee engagement. Cvent's suite of products automate and simplify the planning process to maximize the impact of events. Cvent provides hoteliers with an integrated platform, enabling…N/A
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    AventriCvent Event Management
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    AventriCvent Event Management
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
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    Community Pulse
    AventriCvent Event Management
    Considered Both Products
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    Chose Aventri
    We loved CVENT and DoubleDutch, but it was much easier to have all the modules we needed in one platform, which happened to be Aventri.
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    Chose Aventri
    I have only gone through demos of other products as we switched over from a custom product prior to Aventri. The biggest reason we selected Aventri is the malleability of the product, along with their amazing customer support. Their pricing is also extremely competitive, and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Aventri
    I have not used Cvent but I know about them. They are double the price of Aventri and offer the same type of product. They have more integrations (like lead sourcing), however.
    Incentivized
    Chose Aventri
    SignUp4 was our previous service and performed well. It wasn't until after it shuttered that we realized how much more could be provided. Cvent (which absorbed SignUp4) provided many of the old solutions but at a significantly higher price. In the end, it seemed more suited …
    Incentivized
    Cvent
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Aventri doesn't compare. Aventri only has event management in regards to registration. We had to host our mobile app separately which is not ideal. Aventri was behind the times and was not evolving or adapting as quickly as Cvent. We would highly recommend Cvent to anyone …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    These products emulate the Cvent Event Management product and offered reduced analytics and costs. However, they are lacking in integrations and expanded data analytics beyond basic information.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Both have pros and cons. E-touches is easier to sort registered attendees to accommodate preprinted badging options. Cvent Event Management - design capabilities are WAY better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent continues to keep robust reporting and provide integrations to additional platforms that can't compare. There are some elements that seem more complicated than necessary, but the overall platform provides so much opportunity for a company to centralize all event data: …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    We have always and will always continue to use Cvent.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Already had a contract with Cvent when reviewing Aventri. Aventri budget module is easier to use and reporting has more capabilities in terms of ease of use and formatting capabilities out of the box.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    We utilize Cvent overall because of its robust SMM module and ability to manage meetings strategically. Additionally we heavily use the sourcing component which is very comprehensive.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    I felt more confident after 3 months of using Cvent than 3 years at Aventri.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    The same thing I’ve been saying: Cvent is customizable in a way the others are not. It’s scalable and can bare our brand. I think, more importantly, they’re always innovating and their innovation makes us look modern and top of our game to our attendees. At Cvent, we feel like …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    We selected Cvent Event Management because it gave more control to the planner. The planner can do a lot more in the designing, creating, and managing of the events.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    Cvent is more robust than other software.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    I used eTouches a long time ago, but I don't remember it having the same functionality and features. We used it for basic registration and hotel request capture. If there was a way to track budget, sourcing, mobile apps, etc. I wasn't aware of it. Prior to Cvent we also used …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    I touched on these points previously in the review, but will recap here. Our team previously used etouches Event Management. We made the switch to Cvent because of the following elements where they excelled over etouches:

    Knowledge of support staff’s
    No unexpected site closures

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    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    157 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    97%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    AventriCvent Event Management
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Aventri and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    Cvent Event Management
    6.3
    55 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings6.452 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings6.753 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings5.849 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Aventri and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    Cvent Event Management
    8.6
    49 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings8.938 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.433 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.131 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.826 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings8.924 Ratings
    Event registration00 Ratings8.649 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Aventri and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    Cvent Event Management
    9.0
    43 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings8.735 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings9.142 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings9.040 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Aventri and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    Cvent Event Management
    8.8
    52 Ratings
    5% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.949 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.748 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.944 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Aventri and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    Cvent Event Management
    8.0
    59 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Branding options00 Ratings7.953 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings8.634 Ratings
    Attendee list export00 Ratings7.557 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Aventri and Cvent Event Management
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    Cvent Event Management
    8.4
    62 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings7.455 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings8.158 Ratings
    Livestreaming00 Ratings8.530 Ratings
    Audience engagement00 Ratings8.448 Ratings
    Event recording00 Ratings8.631 Ratings
    Virtual booths00 Ratings8.532 Ratings
    Networking00 Ratings8.837 Ratings
    Event analytics00 Ratings8.857 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AventriCvent Event Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.3
    (305 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.4
    (34 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (50 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
    (75 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    6.4
    (14 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AventriCvent Event Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    eTouches seems to be well positioned to serve those needing event registration for small groups up to large conventions. Events with multiple sessions are very well organized and allows the planners to monitor registration and attendance with ease. One issue we have run into is the ability to give a discount to a specific registrant who signs up a group of individuals. We continue to work for a solution to this.
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    Cvent
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    Pros
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    • Manages class size limits very well.
    • Provides information for hotel booking and transfers so that all this information is in one record.
    • Unlimited number of pages for the website is invaluable - we looked at other programs with only 4 pages for the website and that just isn't enough for our clients.
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    Cvent
    • I love Cvent Event Management's registration platform specifically because of the flexibility. There are no limits to what Cvent Event Management can do - if you want custom logic, questions or buttons, it's all possible!
    • The Exhibitor Portal is an exceptional option for event sponsors. Exhibitors have so much power to manage their profile in the back end, and it's very easy to navigate.
    • The Agenda section is a favorite of mine, as the customization options are endless. You can have people select their sessions and view speaker profiles + the planner has endless options for making the agenda thorough.
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    Cons
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    • Registration on the backend was confusing
    • Sometimes the code would break and take a while to fix (adding images, extra text)
    • Not intuitive for users
    Incentivized
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    Cvent
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
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    Cvent
    We are very pleased with the features that Cvent gives us. The ease of use and the immediate support when something does stump us. Cvent provides us with everything that we need to run a successful event. The only reason I did not Rate Cvent as a 10 is the cost
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    Usability
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
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    Cvent
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    Reliability and Availability
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    Cvent
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    Performance
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
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    Cvent
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    Support Rating
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    I had a few issues while onsite (over the weekend). The support information given to me was incorrect and I had a hard time tracking down how to get assistance while onsite (on a weekend). When you are onsite, issues are usually heightened and need an immediate response, and I didn't get that.
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    Cvent
    The company offers 24/7 customer support, including phone, email, and chat support, to ensure that we can get help when we need it. Additionally, the platform has a comprehensive help center and knowledge base, including user guides, tutorials, and FAQs, which help us troubleshoot issues on our own. Cvent also provides training and support resources, including onboarding assistance, live training sessions, and webinars, which help us get the most out of the platform. Overall, Cvent appears to be committed to providing excellent customer support and resources to its users, which can help ensure a positive user experience and successful events.
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    In-Person Training
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    Cvent
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    Online Training
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    Cvent
    It was all self-driven and I had to do a lot of searching around in the community to get answers.
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    Implementation Rating
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
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    Cvent
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    We loved CVENT and DoubleDutch, but it was much easier to have all the modules we needed in one platform, which happened to be Aventri.
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    Cvent
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    Scalability
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
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    Cvent
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    Return on Investment
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    • Much more thorough reporting than previous provider.
    • The ability for long term goal creation based on the objectives evaluated post conference.
    Incentivized
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    Cvent
    • Positive ROI: See which registrants [participated]
    • Positive ROI: See survey results from the feedback survey pushed at or after an event
    • Positive: Helps us lessen time spent setting up an event, emailing, or capturing data for event staff-- which in turn means MORE events!
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