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At a Glance
Certain
Certain
Star Rating
(110)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Star Rating
(2,137)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Cvent Event Marketing & Management
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cvent Event Marketing & Management excels in its mobile application, receiving a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention enhances the attendee experience with seamless access to event information on-the-go.
  • Reviewers mention that Certain Event Management shines in email customization, scoring 9.2, allowing users to create tailored communications that resonate with their audience, which is a crucial feature for effective event marketing.
  • G2 users highlight that Cvent's mobile check-in feature, rated at 8.7, significantly streamlines the registration process, while Certain's mobile check-in, rated at 8.0, is seen as less efficient, leading to longer wait times at events.
  • Users on G2 report that Cvent's advanced reporting capabilities, scoring 8.6, provide in-depth insights into event performance, whereas Certain's reporting features, rated at 8.1, are perceived as more basic and less comprehensive.
  • Reviewers mention that Cvent's event creation process is user-friendly, scoring 8.4, which helps users quickly set up events, while Certain's event creation, also rated at 8.0, is noted to have a steeper learning curve.
  • Users say that Cvent's lead follow-up tools, rated at 8.3, are effective in nurturing post-event engagement, while Certain's lead analysis features, rated at 7.6, are seen as lacking in depth and functionality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Certain
No pricing available
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
No pricing available
Free Trial
Certain
Free Trial is available
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
104
8.5
1,624
Ease of Use
8.0
103
7.8
1,673
Ease of Setup
7.8
86
7.4
1,157
Ease of Admin
8.4
86
7.8
1,108
Quality of Support
9.0
101
8.7
1,589
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
85
8.4
1,087
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
99
8.6
1,547
Features by Category
Event Registration & TicketingHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.2
1,291
Registration
8.1
54
8.4
1194
8.6
57
8.5
1204
8.6
48
8.4
903
7.9
44
8.7
731
8.0
40
8.5
663
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
32
Marketing and Communications
7.6
49
8.0
1086
8.5
48
8.2
1086
8.4
50
8.1
1100
7.9
45
8.0
1015
5.8
26
7.7
493
6.6
31
7.9
458
Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Event Management PlatformsHide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features
7.3
89
8.2
1,292
Registration
8.1
54
8.4
1194
8.6
57
8.5
1204
8.6
48
8.4
903
7.9
44
8.7
731
8.0
40
8.5
663
Marketing and Communications
7.6
49
8.0
1086
8.5
48
8.2
1086
8.4
50
8.1
1100
7.9
45
8.0
1015
5.8
26
7.7
493
6.6
31
7.9
458
Event Operations
6.8
28
8.4
504
5.5
21
8.3
129
7.1
34
8.2
408
7.1
28
8.1
329
6.6
23
7.8
320
7.7
40
8.3
683
7.1
28
8.1
354
7.1
29
8.1
321
Attendee Engagement
8.4
76
|
Verified
8.5
821
7.8
60
|
Verified
8.3
472
7.0
54
|
Verified
8.1
396
7.4
58
|
Verified
8.1
429
7.9
58
|
Verified
8.3
607
Platform
8.3
53
8.5
978
8.4
54
8.3
958
7.9
47
7.9
617
8.8
52
8.8
816
Generative AI
5.3
15
7.5
31
Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms
5.2
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
11
At-Event Tools
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Software Offerings
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Agentic AI - Lead Retrieval
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.9
8
8.2
345
Marketing and Communications
7.9
7
8.1
152
Not enough data
7.8
150
8.1
7
8.4
300
9.3
7
8.2
300
8.3
7
8.2
277
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
7.9
149
6.3
5
8.1
178
6.4
6
8.3
213
Registration
8.5
8
8.6
312
8.8
8
8.6
313
8.6
7
8.8
206
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
16
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
Virtual Event PlatformsHide 33 FeaturesShow 33 Features
7.5
9
8.4
164
Administration
9.0
8
8.6
135
|
Verified
8.5
8
8.6
112
|
Verified
7.9
8
8.3
113
8.3
8
8.6
129
|
Verified
Virtual Experience
5.5
7
8.3
114
5.2
7
8.2
110
6.5
8
8.2
114
|
Verified
6.9
6
8.3
113
|
Verified
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
9.0
8
8.7
134
|
Verified
9.0
5
8.5
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
103
|
Verified
8.6
6
8.2
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
5
8.0
15
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
7.9
83
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
8.4
76
|
Verified
8.5
821
7.8
60
|
Verified
8.3
472
7.0
54
|
Verified
8.1
396
7.4
58
|
Verified
8.1
429
7.9
58
|
Verified
8.3
607
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Certain
Certain
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Certain and Cvent Event Marketing & Management are categorized as Event Marketing, Event Management Platforms, Event Planning, and Virtual Event Platforms
Unique Categories
Certain
Certain is categorized as Mobile Event Apps
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management is categorized as Event Registration & Ticketing and Lead Retrieval
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Certain
Certain
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Certain
Certain
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%
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Non-Profit Organization Management
15.6%
Events Services
8.8%
Education Management
5.9%
Higher Education
5.7%
Computer Software
5.2%
Other
58.7%
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Discussions
Certain
Certain Discussions
What is Certain platform?
2 Comments
Mahon H.
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
Cvent Event Marketing & Management
Cvent Event Marketing & Management Discussions
how do I he award-winning reputation and review managem
2 Comments
AD
Your question seems to have gotten a little mixed up with a lot of extra stuff added in on the site - but if you are asking how to organize speakers' names -...Read more
What's the best way to contact support
2 Comments
DV
Their chat feature is great!Read more
How can I get Crowd Compass?
1 Comment
Rebecca C.
RC
You can get crowd compass through your Cvent account representativeRead more