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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Accruent EMS
Star Rating
(112)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Accruent EMSCertain
Star Rating
(110)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CertainAccruent EMS vs Certain
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Certain easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Certain overall.
- Accruent EMS and Certain both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Certain is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Certain over Accruent EMS.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Accruent EMS
No pricing availableCertain
No pricing availableFree Trial
Accruent EMS
No trial information availableCertain
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
96
8.6
104
Ease of Use
7.6
98
8.0
103
Ease of Setup
6.5
30
7.8
86
Ease of Admin
7.6
28
8.4
86
Quality of Support
7.8
75
9.0
101
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
27
9.2
85
Product Direction (% positive)
6.3
97
7.8
99
Features by Category
Registration
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
8.0
40
Marketing and Communications
Not enough data
7.6
49
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
5.8
26
Not enough data
6.6
31
Event Operations
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
5.5
21
Not enough data
7.1
34
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
6.6
23
Not enough data
7.7
40
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
7.1
29
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
8.4
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
58
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.8
52
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
15
Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Marketing and Communications
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.4
6
Registration
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Event Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Booking
6.7
9
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.2
6
Not enough data
4.2
6
Not enough data
3.6
6
Not enough data
3.6
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Meeting Room Booking Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform tools
6.3
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Administration
7.5
8
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Virtual Experience
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engagement
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.7
5
Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights & Scale - Virtual Event Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Seating Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tech Stack
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Event Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
8.4
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
58
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Event Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Accruent EMS and Certain share no categories
Unique Categories
Accruent EMS is categorized as Meeting Room Booking Systems and Desk Booking
Certain is categorized as Event Marketing, Event Management Platforms, Mobile Event Apps, Event Planning, and Virtual Event Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Accruent EMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Certain
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
30.3%
Education Management
14.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Law Practice
4.6%
Other
39.4%
Events Services
18.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
17.6%
Higher Education
10.2%
Computer Software
5.6%
Medical Devices
4.6%
Other
43.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Accruent EMS has no discussions with answers
What is Certain platform?
2 Comments
MH
An Amazing Event Management PlatformRead more
How long does it take to get an event app?
1 Comment
Official Response from Certain Engagement
You can get a fully customized event app on the Apple App or Google Play Store in as little as three weeks. If you have a multi-event app, your subsequent...Read more
Is it possible to sell sponsorships in the app?
1 Comment
Official Response from Certain Engagement
Certainly! Event apps offer a great way to highlight sponsors and exhibitors. Certain Touchpoint (formerly Gather Digital) offers many ways to give value to...Read more
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