# Event Manager vs Follett Facilities Schedules Comparison

| | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 62 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (76.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Event Manager

**Not enough data**

### Follett Facilities Schedules

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Communication (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (2 reviews)
- Grouping Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 9.9 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.8 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 9.6 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Event Manager

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Follett Facilities Schedules

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Event Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Event Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **Follett Facilities Schedules** | N/A | N/A |

#### Registration

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User registration process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-site tickets and registration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Online Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visitor Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visitor Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Event** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Group Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Class Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Season Tickets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing and Communications

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event website creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact list management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Guest List Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artist Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract/License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Booking Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Promotions Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wait List Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Badge Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Ticket Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Survey/Poll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Refund Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Venue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Help Desk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Event Operations

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Site selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supplier procurement** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Hotel and transportation planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Staff management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Budget management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Session scheduling** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Speaker submissions** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Exhibition management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Q&A Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Badge Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Survey/Poll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sponsorship Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Venue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agenda Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Speaker Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Room Block Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Film Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Staff Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vendor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Ticket Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credential Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Attendee Engagement

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event agendas and schedules** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Floor plans / maps** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendee networking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Attendee surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Event** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance and reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple event management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Virtual Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transcripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Webcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conferences/Conventions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Weddings/Parties** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Music Festivals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Film Festivals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Guest Accreditation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Venue Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Event Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **Follett Facilities Schedules** | 9.2/10 | 15 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Billing and Invoicing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Venue Calendar** | Not enough data | 9.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Staff Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Utilization Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rental Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract/License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Delivery Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Booking Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vendor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reservations Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Event Management

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Online Booking** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Facilities Management** | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Food and Beverage Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Facility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sales and Marketing

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Database** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Sales Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Email Automation** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Venue Management

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar/Reminder System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shopping Cart** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounts Receivable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes/Estimates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcoding/RFID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Event Planning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Event Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **Follett Facilities Schedules** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Event Planning

| Feature | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Venue Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/venue-management)

**Unique to Event Manager (1):** [Event Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-management-platforms)

**Unique to Follett Facilities Schedules (1):** [Event Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-planning)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 6.7% | 10.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 76.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 12.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Event Manager

- **Education Management:** 73.3%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 6.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.7%
- **Facilities Services:** 6.7%

#### Follett Facilities Schedules

- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 48.2%
- **Education Management:** 39.3%
- **Facilities Services:** 7.1%
- **Sports:** 1.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.8%
- **Computer Software:** 1.8%

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## Top Discussions

### Event Manager

No discussions available for this product.

### Follett Facilities Schedules

- Title: [What is ML Schedules used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ml-schedules-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used to reserve spaces in a facility for meetings, shows, athletics etc."

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