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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Webex Events (formerly Socio)

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AWebex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.N/A
    Pricing
    Cvent Event ManagementWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cvent Event ManagementWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Considered Both Products
    Cvent
    Chose Cvent Event Management
    The product was not as feature rich as Cvent. We decided to stay with cvent because their product is tested, full of features we like, and constantly upgrading when users make requests.
    Incentivized
    Cisco
    Chose Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    WebEx Events has the same functionality as many other platforms, but with a more affordable price tag. I have also found it to be more intuitive and easy to use on the user side. I don't have experience on the administrative side with other platforms but we have been very …
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    WebEx Events has more features and better UI than other event platforms. It has good analytics options and good customer support. It also has lot of features in messaging and meeting. Gamification is good and attendee can have profile with lot of options to have information. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Socio was the only one who was able to meet its promise to connect to our website and perform as hoped. Their customer service far surpasses the others but they also were price competitive.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    198 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    63 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    157 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    60 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    195 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    64 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    122 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    122 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    58 Answers
    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    6.3
    55 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.4
    10 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access6.452 Ratings8.210 Ratings
    Mobile Application6.853 Ratings8.510 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile5.849 Ratings8.310 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Cvent Event Management and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.6
    49 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    9.3
    9 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Calendar integration8.938 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.433 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Integrates with social media8.131 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.826 Ratings8.18 Ratings
    Slideshows8.924 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Event registration8.649 Ratings8.87 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Cvent Event Management and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    9.0
    43 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Live chat8.735 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    Audience polling9.142 Ratings7.77 Ratings
    Q&A9.040 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Cvent Event Management and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.8
    52 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.4
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    User authentication8.949 Ratings8.47 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.748 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list8.944 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.0
    59 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.5
    8 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Branding options7.953 Ratings8.27 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.634 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export7.557 Ratings8.88 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Cvent Event Management and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.4
    62 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    7.8
    9 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing7.455 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Email marketing8.158 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Livestreaming8.530 Ratings7.48 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.448 Ratings7.69 Ratings
    Event recording8.631 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.532 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Networking8.837 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Event analytics8.857 Ratings8.18 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (305 ratings)
    8.8
    (60 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (34 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (50 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (75 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.4
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cvent Event ManagementWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cvent
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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Cisco
    • It has quite a few optional and customizable features that can be utilized.
    • It's easy to integrate your existing tools like Zoom, YouTube, Vimeo, and streaming services.
    • It's flexible in the way that you upload content in that you can enter things one at a time on the website, or use a spreadsheet to upload a larger amount of content.
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    Cons
    Cvent
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    Cisco
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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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    Cisco
    Of course something could happen to our orgs ability to put on a conference or Socio could fundamentally change their product or their customer service - but barring any magor shift there is nothing that is even close to competing for our attention here.
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    Usability
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Some Android users could not get the app to work, so they had to use the web-based version of our conference guide. Most functionality was still there, but they could not pull up the QR code, which impeded the registration process. The presence of the log in with Apple ID button caused issues because most work emails were not attached to Apple ID, which caused access issues.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Cvent
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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Cisco
    Socio (now WebexEvents) is one of two products I use that gets customer service right. Not only can you get an answer from an actual person quickly during business hours - but if you are asking after hours, you know the response will be waiting for you in the morning. Not only are they fast, but they are also smart about their products and customers. There is very little back and forth trying to explain the problem I am having, or the new way I am trying to use their product, that may even be novel for them.
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    In-Person Training
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    We have used multiple virtual event platforms in the past, as well as trialed several. We ultimately decided on Webex due to the aesthetics of the website, the incredibly easy build-out process, the 24/5 support, the user-friendly front-end interface, the multiple ways to monetize sponsorships, and ultimately... the price. The value for what you get is incredible compared to other platforms.
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    Scalability
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Cisco
    • By Webex Events (formerly Socio) supporting virtual events, a lot of resources are saved and chances of physical interruptions eliminated.
    • The virtual events supported by Webex Events (formerly Socio) accommodates a multitude or huge audience, which makes the company known globally.
    • The live streaming of the conducted event ensure a wide coverage and minimal resources are required.
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    ScreenShots

    Webex Events (formerly Socio) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Video Room: Attendees can chat, join topically based discussion rooms, set-up 1:1 video meetings, and connect from anywhere.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Data Dashboard: From high-level attendee engagement analytics to drill down sponsor ROI metrics, Socio’s Data Dashboard offers insights to see what’s working (and what’s not) in real-time.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio)  Lead Retrieval feature: So sponsors and exhibitors can capture leads with enriched data by scanning attendees’ QR codes and exporting them straight to their CRMs.