Planning, in general, is stressful. But planning for an event is incredibly stressful, and it can quickly become overwhelming; regardless of your experience, contacts or your team’s size. Event registration tools can help you save time by automating some of the most crucial parts of this process.
11 Top Event Registration Tools
To make things easier, the first section is about tools that have both paid and free plans. The second section includes options that have only paid plans or pricing on request.
Lastly, we have included a free option as well.
Paid + Free Event Registration Platforms
1. SurveySparrow
SurveySparrow is a flexible and powerful experience management platform. Like a Swiss Army knife, you can adapt it to fit your uses. It offers a free plan and paid plans starting at $7/month, which includes:
- Customizable and brandable event registration forms.
- Multiple registration channels including QR code, SMS, link, email, embeds, social media or WhatsApp.
- Automated email reminders and confirmations.
- Real-time reporting, and analytics tools for tracking event performance.
- Ticketing software for tracking and closing attendee complaints.
- 1,200+ integrations with Zapier, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and more.
Limitation: SurveySparrow’s free plan doesn’t give access to payment features or attendee notifications. But it does have access to 1500+ integrations via Zapier. So connecting your form with your payment and marketing apps is super-simple.
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2. Jotform
Jotform is a popular online form builder that can be used for event registration. The free plan allows 100 submissions per month. Paid plans start at $34/month, and include:
- 100+ event registration form templates
- Customizable themes and branding
- Automatic email confirmations
- Integrations with payment gateways, CRMs, and more.
Limitation: Jotform’s forms look good and work as they’re intended to. But some users might prefer more customization options.
If you want your event forms to have more pizzazz, check out this roundup of the best Jotform alternatives.
3. Eventbrite Organizer
Eventbrite’s Organizer module, geared toward event organizers, includes all of the core features they would use to manage their event on the platform. It’s free for up to 25 tickets; paid plans start at US $1.79 + 3.7% per ticket sold. Key features include:
- Online event registration and ticketing
- Customizable event pages and registration forms
- Attendee check-in and management tools
- Detailed sales and attendance reports
Limitation: The percentage fee on tickets sold can costly for non-profits.
Also, if you’re someone who wants complete control over your event page branding, you may find the customizations here a bit basic; choose a theme, change the colors, and add 1 main event video or upto 10 main images.
4. RSVPify
RSVPify has a comprehensive set of tools for event planners, particularly for registration and guest management. If you only need it for selling tickets, it costs $0.90 + 1.95% per ticket sold.
But if you need it for full-fledged event management, the free plan allows up to 100 registrations per event. The paid plans start at $19/month and include:
- Customizable and brandable event websites, and registration forms
- Automated email confirmations and reminders
- Contactless check-ins and attendance tracking
- Reporting and analytics tools for tracking event performance and registration trends
- AI-powered event concierge (WIP).
Limitation: Users have mentioned that there are a lot of features to choose from – and some of those features can be hard to find. This simply means that you may need to spend more time learning the ins and outs of the platform.
5. GoTo Webinar
If knowledge-sharing in a virtual setting is a core part of your event, you might want to consider GoTo Webinar. The free plan allows planning, promotions, and analytics for 100 registrants per event. Paid plans start at $59/organizer/month, and include:
- Webinar hosting and live-streaming
- Customizable registration forms and confirmation emails
- Automated email reminders and follow-ups
- Polls, handouts and Q&As
- Detailed webinar analytics and reports
Limitation: You get what you pay for. In addition, many users have reported technical glitches while using the product.
Paid Event Registration Platforms
6. Whova
While event organizers of all kinds can, and do, use Whova, this platform is a better fit for event management companies (in our opinion). They can use Whova to manage multiple client events efficiently; it has comprehensive features for the entire event lifecycle. Key features include:
- Customizable registration forms
- Mobile event app with push notifications, contactless check-ins, and attendee engagement tools
- Speaker and exhibitor management within the platform.
- Event promotion through social media/email integrations and custom websites
Limitation: Whova doesn’t offer a free plan or a trial. Also, they don’t show their pricing upfront.
According to a couple of user reviews it’s because everything is sold as add-ons. As a result, it’s almost impossible to test out the platform – an essential step if you want to know whether it’s worth the money.
7. RegFox
If you just need an event check in software – one that’s both user-friendly and affordable – RegFox is a solid choice. Paid plans start at $0.99 + 1% per ticket sold, and they include:
- No-code event page builder
- Automated emails for confirmation and reminders
- Event app for attendee check-ins, engagement and networking
- Ticket sales data reports and exports
- In-built CRM for attendee and lead management
Limitation: RegFox does not offer a free plan or a trial. But it does offer a 30-minute demo video, which you can access once you sign up for the platform. Users expecting 2,000 attendees or more are eligible for a custom 1 on 1 demo.
8. Bizzabo
Due to its all-in-one feature set, Bizzabo is an ideal B2B event platform for large organizations and experiential event agencies. Paid plans start at $499/user/month, and includes:
- End-to-end event management – from planning and marketing to registration, logistics, and event analytics.
- Attendee engagement tools like mobile app, livestreaming, brandable chat channels, Q&A, and more.
- Integrate with marketing automation tools, CRMs, and other platforms.
- Klik Experiential SmartBadges – wearable tech for check-ins, information sharing, and lead capture for exhibitors.
Limitation: Bizzabo’s pricing is on par with its features, which are designed for managing complex events with many elements.
If you’re not planning for something on this scale, there are other tools on this list which are far cheaper.
9. Cvent
Cvent is a leading provider of event management technology. In other words, it offers software solutions for event planning, management, marketing, venues and suppliers. As this is an exhaustive list to cover, we’ll stick to Cvent’s advantages as an event registration tool:
- Personalized registration forms
- Custom, brandable event websites and email
- Automated waitlisting
- Event cloning
- Multi-track registrations and self-serve registrations
- Built-in content library for policies, brochures, maps, and more.
Limitation: The diversity of Cvent’s features means that you need to be prepared for a long learning curve. Additionally, Cvent is on the expensive end, but it’s worth it if you need the extra features.
10. SpotMe
If building a unique event experience for your attendees is a priority, SpotMe’s features might be just what you need. Like Bizzabo, SpotMe has an extensive list of event solutions. So we’ll just look into its USPs as an event registration tool:
- Customized registration workflows for different event types: open, private or mixed
- Branded event pages with conditional logic
- Automated email follow-ups with targeting, based on variables like attendee type or language.
- Insights into attendee engagement and event performance
Limitation: Aside from some minor technical glitches, we didn’t come across any serious complaints about SpotMe. However, like all large platforms, it has a steep learning curve. Plus, it’s one of the pricier tools on this list.
Free Event Registration Platform
11. HubSpot Free Online Form Builder
You thought it would be Google Forms, didn’t you? While it’s a reliable option, it currently doesn’t offer in-built payment processing or automatic confirmation emails. Both are there in HubSpot. Other key features include:
- Customizable event registration forms
- Integration with HubSpot CRM and marketing tools
- Basic event analytics and reporting
Limitation: If you’re planning a small event, and you just need a basic registration tool, go for HubSpot. However, you may need a paid subscription to access more advanced form features.
Google Forms, on the other hand, is totally free.
The 4 Benefits of an Event Registration Tool (Aside from the Obvious)
Event registration software are good for more than just managing queues. They can:
1. Save time and effort
With these tools, you can automate many tasks in registration: like capturing attendee information, processing payments, and sending confirmation alerts.
Result: You are free to focus on the important stuff – like venue coordination and speaker scheduling.
2. Track ticket sales
This is a key KPI for any event. You can also track ticket sales in real-time.
Result: You can adjust your marketing and promotion efforts accordingly.
3. Maintain attendee communications
Event registration tools allow attendees to register quickly and easily from any device. They can maintain follow-ups and provide attendees with access to vital information, such as the schedule and speaker bios.
Result: You can keep a constant line of communication with your attendees with little manual effort.
4. Mine precious data
Information from registration forms can tell you everything you need to know about your TG – like their demographic details, contact details, areas of interest and more.
Result: You can improve future editions of your event and create more relevant marketing campaigns.
Wrapping Up
Choosing the right event registration tool can make a huge difference to your event experience.
The tools we’ve listed offer everything – from user-friendly interfaces to powerful analytics and customization. Find the one that fits your needs, and you’ll be free to focus on the most important part – setting your event up for success. Adios!
