EventLantern vs Bizzabo
EventLantern vs Bizzabo, side by side.
Both run corporate conferences from registration through reporting. They differ in how they are priced, how you buy, and the extras each sells.
EventLantern costs $0, $49, or $249 per month, month to month, with team members included. Bizzabo lists its platform from $17,999 per year, billed annually, priced per user, with premium add-ons on top. Bizzabo details below are from its public pricing page and reviews as of October 2026.
Bizzabo information as of October 2026, from public sources.
Published pricing
EventLantern Free, $49/mo, and $249/mo, with every limit listed.
Bizzabo Lists $499 per user per month, or from $17,999 per year, with a 3-user minimum. Many add-ons are priced by quote. Source: Bizzabo
Billing
EventLantern Month to month. Cancel anytime.
Bizzabo Annual subscription. Single-event purchases are not offered. Source: Bizzabo
Team members
EventLantern Team collaboration is included on every plan.
Bizzabo Priced per user, with a 3-user minimum. Source: Bizzabo
Virtual and hybrid events
EventLantern Included on every plan, with Zoom and Microsoft Teams integrations.
Bizzabo Listed as a premium add-on without a public price. Source: Bizzabo
Sponsor and speaker portals
EventLantern Speaker management on every plan. Sponsor and exhibitor management on Professional ($249/mo).
Bizzabo Listed as premium add-ons without a public price. Source: Bizzabo
Integrations, API, and SSO
EventLantern Zoom and Microsoft Teams on every plan. HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, Zapier and more on Professional. No SSO or API access.
Bizzabo Integrations, API, and SSO are listed as premium add-ons without a public price. Source: Bizzabo
Attendee app
EventLantern A mobile website that works in any phone browser. No native or custom app.
Bizzabo A custom app is listed as a premium add-on without a public price. Source: Bizzabo
Badges and check-in
EventLantern QR code check-in and badge printing on every plan.
Bizzabo Klik SmartBadge hardware is priced by quote. Source: Bizzabo
Getting started
EventLantern Self-serve. Create an event the same day, with no sales call.
Bizzabo Talk to Sales or request a demo. Source: Bizzabo
Free plan
EventLantern Yes. One active event, up to 50 attendees, no credit card.
Bizzabo No free plan listed. Source: Bizzabo
Choose EventLantern if
- You want conference software from $0 per month rather than a five-figure annual subscription.
- You prefer month-to-month terms and no per-user pricing.
- You run conferences, workshops, or meetups up to 5,000 attendees per event.
- You want registration, schedule, speakers, sponsors, and check-in in one dashboard.
- You want to start the same day, free.
Choose Bizzabo if
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
EventLantern vs Bizzabo, answered.
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.
How is EventLantern priced compared with Bizzabo?
EventLantern publishes three plans: Free at $0, Starter at $49 per month, and Professional at $249 per month, all month to month, with team collaboration included. Stripe charges its own processing fees on paid tickets, and EventLantern adds no markup.
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.
Is EventLantern as established as Bizzabo?
No. Bizzabo has been serving event teams for years. EventLantern is a newer platform. You get a working product today, direct access to the team, and the ability to start free and leave any month.
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.
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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.