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Best Event Planning Software in 2026

Event planning software helps organize registrations, event websites, sessions, check-in, and virtual or hybrid events. This list is for people comparing tools by cost, capabilities, and platform support.

  1. 1

    Accelevents

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Accelevents brings event registration, interaction, streaming, and reporting into one platform, with a free plan available.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Eventbrite

    by Eventbrite
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Eventbrite combines event promotion, ticketing, attendee access, and organizer check-in tools, with free publishing available.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $69/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Eventleaf

    by Eventleaf
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Consider Eventleaf if your event needs registration and check-in alongside attendee engagement, exhibitions, or proposal review.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $500/yr Visit site
  4. 4

    ExpoPlatform

    by ExpoPlatform
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Eventgroove Fundraising

    Free plan Web

    Eventgroove Fundraising supports varied campaign formats and provides a free plan with optional tips. Review the auction and payment processing fees, and choose pricing before a campaign goes live.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    RegFox

    by RegFox
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    RegFox covers registration, ticketing, check-in, attendee communications, and exhibitor tools across web and mobile platforms.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $499/mo (annual) Visit site
  7. 7

    Bizzabo

    by Bizzabo
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Bizzabo brings several event tasks into one web platform, and its listed plan allows unlimited events and registrations. Its three-user minimum and annual billing are key considerations for buyers.

    6.1 From $499/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  8. 8

    Certain

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Certain covers event operations, attendee data routing, and portfolio-level measurement in one platform. Its plan limits and contact-based pricing require clarification before purchase.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    Cvent

    by Cvent
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Cvent covers registration and related attendee features across several event formats, with a free trial and quote-based pricing.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Eventsforce

    by Eventsforce
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Eventsforce offers event registration and ticketing, with higher plans adding group features, integrations, and support. Plan prices are available on request.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    RingCentral Events

    by RingCentral Events
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    RingCentral Events combines event production, branding, engagement, analytics and integrations across several event formats.

    5.8 From $99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    EventsAir

    by EventsAir
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    EventsAir covers attendee registration through onsite event operations, with mobile apps and reporting tools across its plans.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    Eventtia

    by Eventtia
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Eventtia combines attendee registration and onsite event tools with mobile access. Its paid annual plans mainly differ by admin seats, while Enterprise removes the stated attendee cap.

    5.6 From $3,700/yr Visit site
  14. 14

    GiveSmart

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    GiveSmart brings fundraising campaigns, auctions, events, and donor management into one platform. Organizations should compare its two pricing models and request pricing before choosing a plan.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    PheedLoop

    by PheedLoop
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    PheedLoop covers attendee-facing services and operational event tools, with additional offerings for portals, check-in, and app branding.

    5.6 From $950/yr Visit site
  16. 16

    RainFocus

    by RainFocus
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose RainFocus if your team needs one platform for event marketing, registration, attendee engagement, onsite operations, and reporting across multiple formats.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Fonteva

    by Fonteva
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Fonteva if your organization needs membership and event management built on Salesforce, with payment and member engagement tools in the same suite.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    Planning Pod

    by Planning Pod
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Planning Pod if your venue needs event bookings, sales workflows, payments, and reporting in a browser-based system.

    5.4 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  19. 19

    Splash

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Splash combines event pages, registration, communications, check-in, and reporting for multiple event formats.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    Stova

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Stova covers registration through attendee engagement and measurement across several event formats.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  21. 21

    Swapcard

    by Swapcard
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Swapcard covers registration and onsite management as well as event access and attendee engagement.

    5.2 From $610/yr Visit site
  22. 22

    Eventsquid

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  23. 23

    MeetingPlay

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a free plan or trial covers your event, what paid use starts at, and how attendee limits work. If you need to read or change code, check the licence before choosing a tool.

Questions

Do any listed tools have a free plan?

Yes. Accelevents and Eventgroove Fundraising are listed with free plans.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by items in this category. Check the individual listing for its trial terms.

Which features can I compare?

Compare free plan, paid-from price, attendee registration, event site builder, session management, onsite check-in, virtual or hybrid events, and maximum attendees.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Platforms represented in the list include web, iOS, Android, API, macOS, and Windows. Check the tool's listing for applicable support.

Are prices always published?

No. Certain and Eventsquid list pricing on request, while Eventtia is marked as paid. Review the individual pricing details before choosing.

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