How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Whova is the closest app-first swap, with registration, agenda, networking, and badge tools in one package.
- Cvent and Bizzabo suit large programs where venue sourcing, marketing, and pipeline reporting matter as much as the event app.
- Swapcard leads for trade shows and associations that need exhibitor ROI, hosted buyer meetings, and AI matchmaking.
- vFairs is the pick for hybrid and virtual expos, with a strong virtual platform plus onsite check-in and badge printing.
- RingCentral Events and Webex Events fit teams already on those collaboration platforms that want large-scale virtual delivery.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Whova | App-first conferences | See website | No |
 Cvent | Enterprise event programs | See website | No |
 Bizzabo | B2B conferences and pipeline | See website | No |
 vFairs | Hybrid and virtual expos | See website | No |
 RingCentral Events | Large virtual and hybrid events | See website | No |
 Swapcard | Trade shows and associations | See website | No |
 Accelevents | Full lifecycle in one login | See website | No |
 Webex Events | Cisco-based virtual events | See website | No |
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#1Whova
Best for: App-first conferences4.8/5 on
G2 (1,925 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit whova.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Whova is the most direct EventMobi replacement for organizers whose attendees live in the event app. It covers registration, agenda management, speaker handling, call for speakers, badge generation, kiosk self check-in, attendee networking, live polls, and announcements. Its app works offline for content viewing, schedules, and networking, which helps at venues with weak Wi-Fi.
The practical appeal is time saved on logistics. Whova positions its platform around cutting the hours organizers spend on manual tasks, and its support team answers within 30 minutes on business days, including weekends and holidays. The catch is branding. Independent comparisons note that Whova's customization falls short of pixel-level white-labeling, so brand teams with strict design rules should test the app skin before committing.
What we like- Registration, agenda, and networking in one app
- Offline content access
- Badge generation and kiosk check-in
Watch out for- Branding control is weaker than enterprise white-label tools
- Pricing is quote only
#2Cvent
Best for: Enterprise event programs4.3/5 on
G2 (2,414 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit cvent.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Cvent is the enterprise end of this list. It runs in-person, virtual, and hybrid events and webinars on one platform, and adds venue sourcing through its marketplace, which planners use to send and compare RFPs. Its attendee hub carries agendas, content, and networking, while its reporting ties event activity back to pipeline and revenue.
For a company running many events a year, Cvent's program-level view is the draw: one dataset across events, consistent registration flows, and data for the debrief. The downside is weight. A team running one annual conference may find the platform and its sales process heavier than Whova or Accelevents, and Cvent does not publish prices, so budgeting starts with a demo and quote.
What we like- Venue sourcing plus registration and attendee hub
- Strong analytics and ROI reporting
- Very large customer base
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing
- Setup can feel heavy for a single small event
#3Bizzabo
Best for: B2B conferences and pipeline4.3/5 on
G2 (448 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit bizzabo.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Bizzabo calls its product an Event Experience OS, and the breadth backs that up: registration flows, event websites, multi-track agendas, a mobile app, networking with smart matchmaking, email automation, sponsor and speaker management, video streaming, and Klik SmartBadges for contactless lead retrieval. Its integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, and Eloqua make it a natural pick for B2B teams that judge events on pipeline.
The Klik badge is the feature competitors lack. Attendees tap badges to exchange contacts, and organizers see real in-person engagement data instead of guessing from badge scans. The trade-off is cost structure. Badges are hardware with their own pricing, and the platform itself is sold by quote, so a small team should confirm the full onsite bill before choosing Bizzabo over a simpler app.
What we like- Registration, website, agenda, and app in one OS
- Klik SmartBadges for lead capture
- 2,500-plus integrations
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing
- Badge hardware adds cost for onsite events
#4vFairs
Best for: Hybrid and virtual expos4.7/5 on
G2 (1,786 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit vfairs.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
vFairs covers registration, a virtual event platform, a mobile app, onsite check-in, badge printing, lead capture, and analytics. It started in virtual events and now runs in-person and hybrid formats too, including trade shows, job fairs, conferences, and internal events. Every event includes a dedicated project manager, plus 24/7 live support during the event itself.
That support model is the reason to shortlist vFairs. Organizers repeatedly cite fast badge printing and short check-in lines, and the virtual booths are highly customizable with signage, banners, and avatars. The honest catch is that some in-person workflows feel less mature than its virtual ones, so teams running a purely onsite expo should demo the onsite tools, not just the virtual floor.
What we like- Strong virtual platform with customizable booths
- Registration, mobile app, and onsite badge printing
- Dedicated project manager per event
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing
- Virtual-first heritage shows in some in-person workflows
#5RingCentral Events
Best for: Large virtual and hybrid events4.5/5 on
G2 (933 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit ringcentral.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
RingCentral Events, formerly Hopin Events, is the virtual and hybrid event product inside RingCentral. Independent comparisons highlight it for running large online video streams and handling massive online crowds, which is exactly where smaller event apps struggle. It covers registration, stages, sessions, networking, and exhibitor areas for virtual and hybrid formats.
The fit is clearest for teams already using RingCentral for meetings and communications, since events sit alongside that stack. The flag to note is the product page: RingCentral's events product page returned a 404 during our check, so the vendor homepage is listed here and buyers should confirm the current Events packaging with sales. Pricing is quote-based, and some configurations deliver the attendee experience as a web app rather than a native app.
What we like- Built for high-scale video streaming
- Stable delivery for large online crowds
- Part of the RingCentral platform
Watch out for- Events pricing sits inside RingCentral sales
- Mobile app experience varies by configuration
#6Swapcard
Best for: Trade shows and associations4.6/5 on
G2 (228 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit swapcard.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Swapcard is built for associations and trade show organizers. It handles registration with member validation and tiered pricing, call for papers and session scheduling, exhibitor management with lead capture and ROI dashboards, hosted buyer meetings, and an attendee app with AI recommendations. Its AI agent, Sherlock, answers attendee questions and ranks booth leads by intent.
Exhibitor ROI is where Swapcard earns its place. Organizers get exportable reporting on booth visits, meetings, and leads, and Swapcard reports that most exhibitors see higher ROI and return the next year. The pricing model needs care: it runs on an annual platform license based on volume, and advanced registration, floor plans, and onsite services may be priced separately, so the quote must itemize every module the event needs.
What we like- AI matchmaking and hosted buyer meetings
- Registration with member validation
- Exhibitor ROI dashboards
Watch out for- Annual license model
- Advanced modules priced separately
#7Accelevents
Best for: Full lifecycle in one login4.7/5 on
G2 (177 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit accelevents.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Accelevents runs the full event workflow in one system instead of stitching tools together: event marketing, website builder, registration, speaker and exhibitor management, hosted buyer tools, a mobile app, and a virtual hub. Registration, attendance, and lead data sync to Salesforce, HubSpot, and Marketo without manual exports, and a documented API covers the rest.
Support is a genuine selling point here. Accelevents publishes a 21-second average chat response time and a 99.4 percent chat satisfaction score, and its platform uptime sits at 99.99 percent over 90 days. The catch is scale perception: it lacks the household name of Cvent, so procurement teams at very large enterprises may ask for more references. For mid-size teams, that trade is usually worth it for the simpler setup.
What we like- Registration, check-in, badge printing, app, and reporting in one system
- Fast support response
- CRM sync
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing
- Smaller brand footprint than Cvent or Bizzabo
#8Webex Events
Best for: Cisco-based virtual events4.6/5 on
G2 (1,081 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit webex.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Webex Events and Webinars, part of the Webex Suite by Cisco, is the best-rated EventMobi alternative on G2 by reviewer count, with strong marks for virtual event delivery. It covers webinars, large meetings, registration, and attendee engagement inside a platform that most enterprises already trust for security and compliance. Cisco's infrastructure backs the delivery, which matters for regulated industries.
The limitation is focus. Events is one of eight workloads in the Webex Suite, alongside meetings, calling, messaging, and contact center tools, so its event-specific depth trails dedicated platforms like Swapcard or vFairs. It fits best when the organization already runs on Webex and wants events without a second vendor, rather than when the event itself is the product.
What we like- Events inside the Webex Suite
- Enterprise security and compliance
- Webinars and large meetings included
Watch out for- Events are one workload among eight
- Event-specific features trail dedicated platforms
How we chose
We compared platforms on the job EventMobi does: registration, agenda, attendee app, networking, onsite check-in, and post-event reporting. Vendor homepages were opened for every tool listed, and pricing is reported as quote-based wherever the vendor does not publish it. Tools were kept only when their homepage loaded and belonged to the listed product, and flagged where a homepage was thin or a product page had moved.
Start with the attendee app, since that is where most attendees judge the event. Test it on a real phone, not a demo video, and check offline behavior, push notifications, and how networking actually works. If your attendees include people who resist app downloads, ask whether a web app option exists and what it drops.
Next, map the onsite flow end to end. Registration, badge printing, session scanning, and lead retrieval must work together, and the vendor should confirm who staffs onsite support. A platform that shines online but queues attendees at check-in will cost more goodwill than it saves in software fees.
Finally, price the whole event, not the license. Add badge hardware, onsite staff, extra modules, and any per-attendee or per-exhibitor fees. Swapcard's annual license, Bizzabo's badge hardware, and vFairs' project support all change the total in different ways, so compare itemized quotes for the same event, not headline prices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest EventMobi alternative?
Whova is the closest app-first match, with registration, agenda, networking, badges, and check-in in one package. Teams that want a fuller platform with venue sourcing and pipeline reporting should look at Cvent or Bizzabo instead.
Do these platforms handle virtual events too?
Yes. All eight support virtual or hybrid formats to some degree, with vFairs, RingCentral Events, and Webex Events strongest on virtual delivery. Purely in-person teams should weight onsite features such as badge printing and session scanning more heavily.
Can attendees network without downloading an app?
Most platforms offer a web attendee experience, but networking features are usually richer in the native app. Whova's app works offline for content and schedules, while some RingCentral Events configurations use a web app instead of a native one.
How do exhibitors measure ROI on these platforms?
Through lead capture dashboards that track booth visits, meetings, scans, and follow-ups. Swapcard and Bizzabo stand out here, with Swapcard's ROI dashboards and Bizzabo's Klik badge data giving exhibitors numbers they can take back to their teams.
Is there a free event platform among these?
No. All eight are commercial platforms sold by quote, with free trials or demos rather than free plans. Smaller teams on tight budgets should ask each vendor about entry-level packages or per-event pricing.
How long does it take to set up an event on these tools?
A simple conference can go live in days on Whova or Accelevents, while enterprise setups on Cvent or Bizzabo take weeks with templates, integrations, and training. Start at least two months before a large event to leave room for testing.
Sources we checked (10)
- https://whova.com
- https://www.cvent.com
- https://www.bizzabo.com
- https://www.vfairs.com
- https://www.ringcentral.com
- https://www.swapcard.com
- https://www.accelevents.com
- https://www.webex.com
- https://whova.com/blog/eventmobi-alternatives-competitors/
- https://dryfta.com/the-best-eventmobi-alternatives-a-detailed-guide-for-organizers/
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