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    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

    OneCause

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AOneCause supports fundraising with online and event fundraising solutions that help nonprofits reach more and raise more. Since 2008, OneCause states they have helped 14,000 cause-driven organizations to raise over $8B through more than 90,000 fundraising events and campaigns.

    $200

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    Pricing
    Cvent Event ManagementOneCause
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    Cvent Event ManagementOneCause
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Cvent Event ManagementOneCause
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    Cvent
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    OneCause
    Chose OneCause
    Ultimately, OneCause was the only system that we looked at that was able to combine event registration and ticketing, silent auction bidding and alerts, and a seamless checkout experience in one platform. We were unable to find another platform that did all of this under one …
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    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    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
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementOneCause
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and OneCause
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    6.3
    55 Ratings
    28% below category average
    OneCause
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    Responsive Design for Web Access6.352 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application6.753 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile5.849 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Cvent Event Management and OneCause
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.6
    49 Ratings
    0% above category average
    OneCause
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    Calendar integration8.938 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.433 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media8.131 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.826 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows8.924 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration8.649 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Cvent Event Management and OneCause
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    9.0
    43 Ratings
    9% above category average
    OneCause
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    Live chat8.735 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling9.142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A9.040 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Cvent Event Management and OneCause
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.8
    52 Ratings
    5% above category average
    OneCause
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    User authentication8.949 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.748 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list8.944 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and OneCause
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.0
    59 Ratings
    6% below category average
    OneCause
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    Branding options7.953 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.634 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export7.557 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Cvent Event Management and OneCause
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.4
    62 Ratings
    1% above category average
    OneCause
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    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing7.455 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.158 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming8.630 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.448 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording8.631 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.532 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking8.837 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics8.857 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementOneCause
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (305 ratings)
    9.3
    (110 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (34 ratings)
    8.8
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (50 ratings)
    9.1
    (97 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (75 ratings)
    8.9
    (97 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.4
    (14 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cvent Event ManagementOneCause
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cvent
    The breadth of features is such that Cvent Event Management is a strong choice for events of significant scope and complexity, particularly in volume and diversity of programming. The learning curve may be on the steep side for customers with simpler needs, though Cvent Event Management is addressing this by providing more streamlining in their solution suite.
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    OneCause
    After having used Greater Giving before switching to OneCause, I'd highly recommend OneCause for any event or fundraising management. The ability to see a company's support over multiple events is great for a snapshot or quick numbers for reporting. It's easier to navigate than most systems, and truly is a one-stop shop for your needs. I look forward to using OneCause for all our future events.
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    Pros
    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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    OneCause
    • Easy online bidding process for our participants (especially using the older software).
    • Detailed tracking and organization for our auction staff to manage everything in one place.
    • Excellent and proactive customer service in the months leading up to the event and in-person at the event itself.
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    Cons
    Cvent
    • The "Badges and Certificates" feature can use some work. This is where you build out your name badges, invoices, receipts, etc. The system works but the build feature is difficult to line everything up and navigate. Also, building the receipts/invoices can be difficult to adjust for when things for to multiple pages. It doesn't allow you to pre-program margins so it just continues to the top of the next page without leaving additional space.
    • Processing payments for multiple registrations at once after the registrations have already been submitted could also be improved. Currently, the only opportunity you have to submit a payment for a full group is when they register initially. After that phase, if you need to enter a check payment or process a credit card after they've finalized their registration, you have to go into each attendees record to process the payment which can get tedious.
    • I would like to see a functionality where we can collect actual signatures during the registration process vs. just having a check box available. For some of the more sensitive materials we need our attendees to approve of, an actual signature feature would be very beneficial.
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    OneCause
    • Auto-numbering items in auctions need to be editable. Right now, when you add items, they are numbered consecutively, and you can't edit them. I want all of my items to be numbered together by item type. We always have last-minute additions, but there is no ability to renumber.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    OneCause
    We are a very small non-profit and are actually looking to use another service just to cut costs, but we may not stay with them and will coming running back to OneCause if we can't make the other option work! The ONLY reason to move would be to reduce the over-head cost of the platform.
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    Usability
    Cvent
    Cvent has a lot of functionality, which can be overwhelming to new users who are not too technically savvy. However, Cvent does a great job of providing tools and support for users to learn and troubleshoot. I also appreciate the work and progress that Cvent has been making in Accessibility.
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    OneCause
    Use of the software is generally fine, but the setup and implementation are not always intuitive. Though the knowledgebase is robust and covers a lot of areas (and the support team is pleasant and knowledgeable), the event setup process (particularly when setting up payment and bank information) can be a bit cumbersome and should really be streamlined
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cvent
    Cvent does go down pretty frequently. And while it often doesn't impact day to day use usually, if it does go down at the wrong time, you may not be able to access very important event information when you need it. Usually outages do not last very long, but it could still be a very bad situation if this happens at the wrong moment
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    OneCause
    Support staff is there to help out and it is nice knowing there are available on event day as well
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    Performance
    Cvent
    When pulling reports and it can sometimes lag a bit and that can be frustrating when you are trying to get things done on a timeline
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    OneCause
    This feature is amazing. Nice to have reports immediately when the event (auction) is over
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    Support Rating
    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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    OneCause
    OneCause has the BEST customer support I have ever experienced. They are patient, and knowledgeable and always help me when I contact them. Whenever I have inquired how to use a feature or asked about how to do something, they give me the answer but also go above and beyond with additional info that I ended up also using.
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    In-Person Training
    Cvent
    Our on-site trainer was very knowledgeable in the product and gave us very important pointers on best practices and how to perform tasks in the simplest manner
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    OneCause
    We hired OneCause to guide us through our first event after we signed up with them. The staff they sent were pros. They gave us professional guidance and support. Once we had been shown the ropes, we knew we could take the reins and confidently run our next event
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    Online Training
    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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    OneCause
    Very thorough and nice to have a refresher when needed. Nice to see when I haven't used in a little while and refresh my mind how to update.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cvent
    It would have been nice during implementation if we had received more pointers on how to organize our parked report folders, libraries, etc. to avoid the mess we find ourselves in today. If we had known ahead of time the limitations we could have planned better.
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    OneCause
    I don't know if my insights are key but I can say that implementation was done in-house without any outside support for the solution. The staff influencing the solution had very little technical expertise and ability as well which showed just how easily the software was to implement.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cvent
    Cvent was the only events software that could meet our needs at a price that was palatable. We have been with Cvent for over a decade and I shop around every time we come up for contract renewal just to see what's out there. Cvent hands-down is able to handle so much more complex needs than anything else out there. The value for what you get is exceptional.
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    OneCause
    We used Auction Star one time. It was not as user-friendly for our donors. Prior to that, we planned event logistics and auction components without any specialized software. Everything was done in Excel and Word. OneCause allowed us to organize tables, registration and auction packages a lot faster and more effectively.
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    Scalability
    Cvent
    We use Cvent for many different clients and events. It's very easy to customize the experience for the event that you need
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    OneCause
    The product has everything I need
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    Return on Investment
    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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    OneCause
    • Definitely saved us a fair amount of time in terms of individual ticket sales and managing guests on the back end. Did not save us that much time for sponsored tables as most of our guests did not purchase their sponsorships through the site.
    • OneCause doesn't seem to have a function for entering a "Reserve Value" for auction items--i.e., while it allows for a minimum bid, it doesn't allow for having a minimum sale value, which meant that a few of our auction items sold for far lower than their value, which was unfortunate.
    • Having the support package on the night of was critical for our organization, particularly as ALL of the full-time staff had very limited experience working with OneCause/Bidpal. Knowing that there were experts there to help liaise with the auctioneer and to troubleshoot with any guests experiencing issues was really essential.
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    Screenshot of peer-to-peer fundraising, in OneCause.Screenshot of the event management platform.Screenshot of a donor solution, to maximize fundraising potential.Screenshot of the OneCause mobile app.