# Cadmium Events and Education Platform vs EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) Comparison | | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 21 | 45 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cadmium Events and Education Platform Pros: - Management Ease (2 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (1 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (1 reviews) - Integration Issues (1 reviews) ### EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) Pros: - Ease of Use (5 reviews) - Event Management (5 reviews) Cons: - Event Management (3 reviews) - Missing Features (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (42 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (42 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (34 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (40 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (32 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (41 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cadmium Events and Education Platform #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Event Registration & Ticketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cadmium Events and Education Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)** | 8.1/10 | 36 | #### Registration | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (33 reviews) | | **User registration process** | Not enough data | 8.2 (31 reviews) | | **Payment processing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | | **On-site tickets and registration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event website creation** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | | **Email automation** | Not enough data | 7.2 (29 reviews) | | **Email customization** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 6.6 (28 reviews) | | **Contact list management** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (22 reviews) | | **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | | **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **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 Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cadmium Events and Education Platform** | 8.7/10 | 15 | | **EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)** | 8.2/10 | 37 | #### Registration | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (33 reviews) | | **User registration process** | Not enough data | 8.2 (31 reviews) | | **Payment processing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | | **On-site tickets and registration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event website creation** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | | **Email automation** | Not enough data | 7.2 (29 reviews) | | **Email customization** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 6.6 (28 reviews) | | **Contact list management** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (22 reviews) | | **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | | **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Event Operations | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Staff management** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Session scheduling** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | | **Speaker submissions** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | | **Exhibition management** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event agendas and schedules** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | | **Floor plans / maps** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Social media integrations** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Attendee networking** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Attendee surveys** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Performance and reliability** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (22 reviews) | | **Reporting and dashboards** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 7.3 (20 reviews) | | **API / integrations** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | | **Multiple event management** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Event Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cadmium Events and Education Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)** | 7.8/10 | 13 | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event website creation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Email customization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (11 reviews) | | **Contact list management** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | | **Attendee surveys-attendee engagement** | Not enough data | 6.9 (8 reviews) | #### Registration | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | | **User registration process** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Event Marketing | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Virtual Event Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cadmium Events and Education Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)** | 6.3/10 | 7 | #### Administration | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event Configuration** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | | **Event Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speaker Access and Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Reporting** | Not enough data | 3.7 (5 reviews) | #### Virtual Experience | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Virtual Lobby** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Built-In Webcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Webcasting Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-Device Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Session / Agenda Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Streaming & Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Registration & Attendee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Setup & Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Branding & Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interactive Speaker / Moderator Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engagement | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Online Event Agenda** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **1:1 Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Exhibitors/Sponsorships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gamification & Incentives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real‑Time Interaction Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Networking / Matchmaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Role‑Based Access & Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Insights & Scale - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **User Capacity & Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mobile Event Apps | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cadmium Events and Education Platform** | 7.3/10 | 7 | | **EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Event Apps | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Event agendas and schedules** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | | **Floor plans / maps** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Social media integrations** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Attendee networking** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Attendee surveys** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | ### Event Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cadmium Events and Education Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Event Planning | Feature | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Event Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-management-platforms) **Unique to Cadmium Events and Education Platform (2):** [Mobile Event Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-event-apps), [Event Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-planning) **Unique to EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) (3):** [Event Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-marketing), [Event Registration and Ticketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-registration-ticketing), [Virtual Event Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-event-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cadmium Events and Education Platform | EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 60.0% | 26.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 40.0% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 33.3% | ### By Industry #### Cadmium Events and Education Platform - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 50.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 21.4% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 7.1% - **Museums and Institutions:** 7.1% - **Education Management:** 7.1% - **Biotechnology:** 7.1% #### EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) - **Computer Software:** 15.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.3% - **Higher Education:** 13.3% - **Events Services:** 11.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.7% - **Publishing:** 4.4% - **Entertainment:** 4.4% - **Media Production:** 4.4% - **Insurance:** 4.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.4% - **Other:** 17.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cadmium Events and Education Platform - [Cvent Event Marketing & Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-marketing-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2316 reviews) - [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1922 reviews) - [vFairs](https://www.g2.com/products/vfairs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1783 reviews) - [PheedLoop](https://www.g2.com/products/pheedloop/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (321 reviews) - [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1078 reviews) - [Bizzabo](https://www.g2.com/products/bizzabo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (447 reviews) - [Eventbrite](https://www.g2.com/products/eventbrite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (915 reviews) - [RingCentral Events](https://www.g2.com/products/ringcentral-events/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (961 reviews) - [Airmeet - Virtual Events & Webinar Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/airmeet-virtual-events-webinar-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (762 reviews) - [Tripleseat](https://www.g2.com/products/tripleseat-tripleseat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (359 reviews) ### Alternatives to EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) - [Cvent Event Marketing & Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-marketing-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2316 reviews) - [Splash](https://www.g2.com/products/splash/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (377 reviews) - [Bizzabo](https://www.g2.com/products/bizzabo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (447 reviews) - [Eventbrite](https://www.g2.com/products/eventbrite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (915 reviews) - [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1922 reviews) - [RingCentral Events](https://www.g2.com/products/ringcentral-events/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (961 reviews) - [vFairs](https://www.g2.com/products/vfairs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1783 reviews) - [ON24](https://www.g2.com/products/on24/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1221 reviews) - [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1078 reviews) - [Airmeet - Virtual Events & Webinar Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/airmeet-virtual-events-webinar-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (762 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cadmium Events and Education Platform - Title: [What kind of support does CadmiumCD offer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-support-does-cadmiumcd-offer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Depending on your service level, every product you purchase comes with an assigned project manager who will help you get set up, troubleshoot you through the..." - Title: [Do I have to purchase the full platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-have-to-purchase-the-full-platform) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Our products are modular but together make up one of the most powerful conference management systems out there. Pick and choose the products and features..." - Title: [What type of products does the CadmiumCD platform offer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-type-of-products-does-the-cadmiumcd-platform-offer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "The CadmiumCD platform has everything you need to manage, plan, and deliver exceptional experiences at your events, conferences, and meetings. We have..." - Title: [How much do CadmiumCD products cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-do-cadmiumcd-products-cost) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "It depends on the products you're using, the size of your event, and which features you'd like to use. The best way to get a custom quote is to reach out to..." - Title: [How long has CadmiumCD been in business?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-long-has-cadmiumcd-been-in-business) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CadmiumCD was founded in 2000 as a digital conference proceedings publisher and recording company. We quickly grew with our clients and built software..." ### EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) - Title: [What is Attendease used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-attendease-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Attendease is an event management system. But it's not just a registration platform; it's also the hub for an attendee's whole experience, whether it's..." - Title: [Can I create a white-labeled website?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/website-builder-5805c8ac-596a-40b1-998c-6db5ede7c28f) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can create an entire branded experience, whether you choose to build a custom site or use one of our free templates. " - Title: [Is there a limit of events I can run under a certain pricing plan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/account-setup-a903641f-0dcc-4d3e-b18f-613c81f6089b) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You may run as many events as you need under all plans, however, the number of attendees for the entire year may place you in different pricing tiers." - Title: [How many users can I set up in my account?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/account-setup-83e588f3-42cb-413a-869d-acec793230a7) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "All Attendease plans include an unlimited number of users at no additional cost." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmium-events-and-education-platform-vs-eventup-planner-formerly-attendease)