# Planning Pod vs iVvy Venue Management Software Comparison | | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 18 | 48 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $19.99 per month | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (43 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (44 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 9.6 (43 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (45 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Planning Pod #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: The Five Price: $19.99 per month Key Features: - Manage up to 5 events at the same time - 2GB of file storage - Unlimited Users [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/planning-pod/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### iVvy Venue Management Software #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Event Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Planning Pod** | 7.7/10 | 13 | | **iVvy Venue Management Software** | N/A | N/A | #### Registration | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User registration process** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Payment processing** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-site tickets and registration** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Event website creation** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email automation** | 6.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email customization** | 6.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Contact list management** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social media promotion** | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Lead generation and retrieval** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Event Operations | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Site selection** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Supplier procurement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hotel and transportation planning** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Staff management** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Budget management** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Session scheduling** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Speaker submissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Exhibition management** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Event agendas and schedules** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Floor plans / maps** | 6.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee surveys** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Performance and reliability** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting and dashboards** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API / integrations** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multiple event management** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Planning Pod** | 8.9/10 | 6 | | **iVvy Venue Management Software** | 8.5/10 | 41 | #### Administration | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Billing and Invoicing** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (40 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (41 reviews) | | **Venue Calendar** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (40 reviews) | | **Staff Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Task Management** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (36 reviews) | #### Event Management | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Online Booking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (32 reviews) | | **Resource Management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | | **Facilities Management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Food and Beverage Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | #### Sales and Marketing | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Customer Database** | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | | **Sales Tools** | Not enough data | 8.5 (39 reviews) | | **Email Automation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (33 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Venue Management | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Event Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Planning Pod** | N/A | N/A | | **iVvy Venue Management Software** | N/A | N/A | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event website creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contact list management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee surveys-attendee engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Registration | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User registration process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Event Marketing | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Event Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Planning Pod** | N/A | N/A | | **iVvy Venue Management Software** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Event Planning | Feature | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **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 Planning Pod (3):** [Event Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-management-platforms), [Event Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-planning), [Event Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-marketing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Planning Pod | iVvy Venue Management Software | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 83.3% | 34.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 11.1% | 48.9% | | **Enterprise** | 5.6% | 17.0% | ### By Industry #### Planning Pod - **Events Services:** 27.8% - **Hospitality:** 16.7% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 11.1% - **Restaurants:** 5.6% - **Program Development:** 5.6% - **Museums and Institutions:** 5.6% - **Mental Health Care:** 5.6% - **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 5.6% - **Food & Beverages:** 5.6% - **Entertainment:** 5.6% - **Other:** 5.6% #### iVvy Venue Management Software - **Hospitality:** 70.2% - **Events Services:** 25.5% - **Restaurants:** 2.1% - **Entertainment:** 2.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Planning Pod - [Tripleseat](https://www.g2.com/products/tripleseat-tripleseat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (359 reviews) - [Aisle Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/aisle-planner/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Cvent Event Marketing & Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-marketing-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2144 reviews) - [Perfect Venue](https://www.g2.com/products/perfect-venue/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (190 reviews) - [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1891 reviews) - [Eventbrite](https://www.g2.com/products/eventbrite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (912 reviews) - [vFairs](https://www.g2.com/products/vfairs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1776 reviews) - [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1077 reviews) - [Bizzabo](https://www.g2.com/products/bizzabo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (444 reviews) - [Constant Contact](https://www.g2.com/products/constant-contact/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7392 reviews) ### Alternatives to iVvy Venue Management Software - [Tripleseat](https://www.g2.com/products/tripleseat-tripleseat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (359 reviews) - [Perfect Venue](https://www.g2.com/products/perfect-venue/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (190 reviews) - [Skedda](https://www.g2.com/products/skedda/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (283 reviews) - [Event Temple](https://www.g2.com/products/event-temple/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Momentus Technologies](https://www.g2.com/products/momentus-technologies/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (108 reviews) - [Eventcombo](https://www.g2.com/products/eventcombo/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (124 reviews) - [Follett Facilities Schedules](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-facilities-schedules/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (62 reviews) - [Curate](https://www.g2.com/products/curate/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Cvent Supplier & Venue Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-supplier-venue-solutions/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Venuerific](https://www.g2.com/products/venuerific/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (29 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Planning Pod No discussions available for this product. ### iVvy Venue Management Software - Title: [What is iVvy Venue Management Software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ivvy-venue-management-software-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "iVvy Venue Management Software is an all-in-one software used by venues including hotels, restaurants, stadiums, and universities, to manage their event..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/planning-pod-vs-ivvy-venue-management-software)