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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
All-in-one
Certain
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 CertainGlue Up
Star Rating
(136)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
All-in-one
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Glue Up" excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, while "Certain Event Management" has a lower score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Glue Up makes it easier for new users to navigate the platform effectively.
- Reviewers mention that "Glue Up" offers superior "Mobile Check-in" capabilities, scoring 9.2 compared to 8.0 for "Certain Event Management." Users appreciate the seamless experience of checking in attendees via mobile devices, which enhances event efficiency.
- G2 users highlight that "Glue Up" shines in "Event Creation," scoring 9.3, while "Certain Event Management" scores 8.0. Reviewers say that the flexibility and options available for creating events in Glue Up are significantly better, allowing for more customization.
- Users on G2 report that "Glue Up" provides better "Quality of Support," with a score of 9.2 compared to 8.9 for "Certain Event Management." Reviewers mention that the responsiveness and helpfulness of Glue Up's support team make a notable difference in user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that "Glue Up" has a more robust "Email Marketing" feature set, particularly in "Email Customization" (8.8) and "Email Automation" (8.8), compared to "Certain Event Management" which scores lower in these areas. Users appreciate the ability to tailor their email campaigns more effectively with Glue Up.
- Users say that "Glue Up" outperforms "Certain Event Management" in "Event Marketing," scoring 9.4 versus 8.1. Reviewers highlight the comprehensive tools available for promoting events, which significantly enhance visibility and attendance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Certain
No pricing availableGlue Up
Membership Management Suite
All-in-one
Retain, engage and grow your member community.
- CRM
- Membership Management
- Community Engagement
Free Trial
Certain
Free Trial is available
Glue Up
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
104
8.8
113
Ease of Use
8.0
103
8.9
113
Ease of Setup
7.8
86
8.5
92
Ease of Admin
8.4
86
8.9
85
Quality of Support
9.0
101
9.2
110
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
85
9.1
83
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
99
9.5
101
Features by Category
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
7.9
31
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
8.3
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
22
Not enough data
6.6
21
Agentic AI - Email Marketing
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
7.5
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Registration
8.1
54
9.3
78
8.6
57
8.9
77
8.6
48
8.5
71
7.9
44
8.8
64
8.0
40
8.7
64
Marketing and Communications
7.6
49
9.0
75
8.5
48
8.9
74
8.4
50
8.8
76
7.9
45
8.8
75
5.8
26
8.0
62
6.6
31
7.8
56
Event Operations
6.8
28
8.0
53
5.5
21
Feature Not Available
7.1
34
6.5
35
7.1
28
7.9
46
6.6
23
7.9
45
7.7
40
8.4
56
7.1
28
8.0
52
7.1
29
8.2
46
Attendee Engagement
8.4
76
|
Verified
9.0
61
7.8
60
|
Verified
7.2
42
7.0
54
|
Verified
7.8
48
7.4
58
|
Verified
8.0
54
7.9
58
|
Verified
8.3
49
Platform
8.3
53
8.6
68
8.4
54
8.8
66
7.9
47
7.9
50
8.8
52
9.1
58
Generative AI
5.3
15
7.3
22
Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms
5.2
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
Marketing and Communications
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
Not enough data
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Registration
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
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
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Constituent Management
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
6.5
13
Marketing Automation
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
6.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
6.3
14
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
5.9
13
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.3
14
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
6.4
15
Integrations
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Agentic AI - Nonprofit CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
8
9.3
20
8.5
8
9.4
17
7.9
8
9.3
18
8.3
8
8.8
17
Virtual Experience
5.5
7
8.0
11
5.2
7
8.3
8
6.5
8
8.3
12
6.9
6
8.9
11
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
9.2
14
9.0
5
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
8.6
6
9.2
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
5
8.8
8
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Association Management
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
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
9.0
61
7.8
60
|
Verified
7.2
42
7.0
54
|
Verified
7.8
48
7.4
58
|
Verified
8.0
54
7.9
58
|
Verified
8.3
49
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
Community Building
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Community Improvement
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Customer Analytics
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.2
14
Community Management
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.6
11
Community Analytics
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
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
Platform
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Certain and Glue Up are categorized as Event Management Platforms and Virtual Event Platforms
Unique Categories
Glue Up is categorized as Training Management Systems, Nonprofit CRM, Association Management, Online Community Management, and Email Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Certain
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Glue Up
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
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%
Non-Profit Organization Management
32.8%
Events Services
9.9%
Civic & Social Organization
5.3%
Education Management
3.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.1%
Other
45.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What is the best way to extract analytical data from Glue Up?
1 Comment
OL
Hi Mya, thank you for your question. There are several ways you can extra data from Glue Up. One option is to download reports in Excel that you can use for...Read more
How does glue up work?
1 Comment
Official Response from Glue Up
Glue Up is an all-in-one engagement management CRM that enables professional communities to grow and thrive.
Using a powerful CRM as the main line of...Read more
Glue Up has no more discussions with answers
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