# Brightly Event Manager vs Follett Facilities Schedules Comparison | | Brightly 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 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Brightly 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) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Brightly 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) | --- ## Pricing ### Brightly 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Event Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Brightly Event Manager** | N/A | N/A | | **Follett Facilities Schedules** | N/A | N/A | #### Registration | Feature | Brightly 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 | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Brightly 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 | #### Event Operations | Feature | Brightly 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 | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Brightly 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 | #### Platform | Feature | Brightly 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 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Brightly Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms | Feature | Brightly 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 | ### Venue Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Brightly Event Manager** | N/A | N/A | | **Follett Facilities Schedules** | 9.2/10 | 15 | #### Administration | Feature | Brightly 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) | #### Event Management | Feature | Brightly 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 | #### Sales and Marketing | Feature | Brightly 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 | Brightly 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 | ### Event Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Brightly Event Manager** | N/A | N/A | | **Follett Facilities Schedules** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Event Planning | Feature | Brightly 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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Venue Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/venue-management) **Unique to Brightly 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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Brightly Event Manager | Follett Facilities Schedules | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 6.7% | 10.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 76.8% | | **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 12.5% | ### By Industry #### Brightly 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Brightly Event Manager - [Tripleseat](https://www.g2.com/products/tripleseat-tripleseat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (359 reviews) - [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1888 reviews) - [Eventbrite](https://www.g2.com/products/eventbrite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (912 reviews) - [Cvent Event Marketing & Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-marketing-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2144 reviews) - [vFairs](https://www.g2.com/products/vfairs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1773 reviews) - [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1078 reviews) - 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[Skedda](https://www.g2.com/products/skedda/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (283 reviews) - [Perfect Venue](https://www.g2.com/products/perfect-venue/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (190 reviews) - [Blackthorn Events](https://www.g2.com/products/blackthorn-events/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (199 reviews) - [Cvent Event Diagramming](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-diagramming/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (158 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Brightly 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." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/brightly-event-manager-vs-follett-facilities-schedules)