Bizzabo alternative
A Bizzabo alternative you can start today.
EventLantern is event management software for conferences, with registration, scheduling, speakers, sponsors, check-in, and reporting in one dashboard. Pricing is public, team members are included, and you can start free.
The short answer: choose EventLantern if you want conference software from $0 per month with month-to-month terms and no per-user pricing. Choose Bizzabo if you need SSO, API access, a custom app, its badge hardware, or events beyond 5,000 attendees. Details below, dated October 2026.
Why teams look elsewhere
What usually sends people looking for a Bizzabo alternative.
The starting price is five figures a year
Bizzabo lists its platform from $17,999 per year, billed annually, and does not offer single-event purchases. That is hard to justify for one conference or a small program.
Pricing is per user
The listed rate is $499 per user per month with a 3-user minimum, so adding teammates adds cost. EventLantern includes team collaboration on every plan.
Add-ons sit outside the base price
Bizzabo lists virtual events, sponsor and speaker portals, integrations, API, and SSO as premium add-ons, and badge hardware and services are quoted separately.
Customization and training
Reviewers commonly mention limited event-website customization and a learning curve that calls for training. EventLantern is one dashboard that a new organizer can open and use.
Sources: Bizzabo , G2 , Gartner Peer Insights . Review themes are commonly reported, not universal.
What you get
Public plans, month to month.
Free
$0
Get started with no credit card.
One active event, up to 50 attendees.
Starter
$49/mo
Small to mid-size events.
Three events, up to 500 attendees each.
Professional
$249/mo
Several events at scale.
Unlimited events, up to 5,000 attendees each.
Stripe charges its own processing fees on paid tickets. EventLantern adds no markup. See every plan and limit.
Honest fit
Where Bizzabo may be the better choice.
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Wearable badge hardware
Bizzabo sells Klik SmartBadge, its own badge hardware. EventLantern covers QR code check-in and badge printing on every plan, but it is not a hardware vendor.
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SSO, API access, or a custom app
Bizzabo lists SSO, API access, and a custom app as add-ons. EventLantern does not offer SSO, API access, or a custom app. Attendees use EventLantern as a mobile website. If your program requires any of these, Bizzabo is the better fit.
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Programs above 5,000 attendees
EventLantern supports up to 5,000 attendees per event today. If you regularly run larger events, check that limit first.
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An established vendor
Bizzabo has been selling to event teams for years. EventLantern is a newer company. If your buying process requires a vendor of that age, Bizzabo meets it and we do not yet.
Want the full side-by-side? Read EventLantern vs Bizzabo.
Switching
Move over at your own pace.
Start free alongside your current setup
Create an event on the free plan while your current platform keeps running. Nothing is cancelled until you are ready.
Tell us what you are moving
Share your event size and what you run today, and we will help you plan the move. EventLantern’s built-in importer currently supports Cvent exports, so for Bizzabo we will work out the best route with you.
Switch when it suits you
Because EventLantern is month to month, you can run a single event on it first, then decide.
Questions, answered.
What is a good Bizzabo alternative for conferences?
EventLantern is an event management platform for corporate conferences, workshops, and meetups. It combines registration, ticketing, scheduling, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, check-in, virtual and hybrid events, and analytics in one dashboard, with public pricing from free to $249 per month.
How much does Bizzabo cost?
Bizzabo’s pricing page lists $499 per user per month, or from $17,999 per year, billed annually with a 3-user minimum. Premium add-ons, badge hardware, and professional services are priced separately or by quote. Check Bizzabo for current terms.
Is there a free alternative to Bizzabo?
EventLantern has a free plan for one active event with up to 50 attendees and no credit card required. Paid plans start at $49 per month. Bizzabo does not list a free plan.
Can EventLantern handle enterprise conferences?
EventLantern supports multi-track scheduling, speaker management, sponsor and exhibitor operations, lead capture, role-based collaboration, analytics, and integrations including Salesforce and HubSpot, with up to 5,000 attendees per event on Professional. EventLantern does not offer SSO, API access, or a custom app, and attendees use it as a mobile website. For larger events, or programs that need SSO, API access, a custom app, or wearable badge hardware, Bizzabo may be the better fit.
How do I switch from Bizzabo to EventLantern?
Create a free account, set up your event, and run one event to compare. EventLantern’s built-in importer currently supports Cvent exports, so for a move from Bizzabo, use the form on this page and we will help you plan it. EventLantern is month to month, so you can move over gradually.
Also comparing Cvent? See the Cvent alternative page.
Switching from Bizzabo? Get migration help.
Tell us about your event and what you use today. We will reply on business days with a plan for moving over.
See your whole event in one place.
Create your first event without a sales call or a credit card.
Bizzabo is a trademark of Bizzabo, Inc. EventLantern is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bizzabo. Information about Bizzabo comes from its public pricing page and third-party reviews as of October 2026 and may have changed. Check with the vendor for current terms.