EventLantern vs Cvent
EventLantern vs Cvent, side by side.
Both run corporate conferences from registration through reporting. They differ in how they are priced, how you sign up, and the scale each is built for.
EventLantern publishes its prices ($0, $49, or $249 per month, month to month) and you can start without a sales call. Cvent is an established enterprise platform that quotes pricing individually and is built for very large programs. Cvent details below are from public sources as of October 2026.
Cvent information as of October 2026, from public sources.
Pricing
EventLantern Public: Free, $49/mo, $249/mo.
Cvent Quote-based. Cvent does not publish prices. Source: Docket , Capterra
Pricing structure
EventLantern One flat monthly plan. Limits are listed on the pricing page.
Cvent Reported as an annual license plus a per-registrant fee, with implementation on top. Source: Docket , Capterra
Estimated cost
EventLantern $0 to $249 per month. Stripe processing fees apply to paid tickets, with no EventLantern markup.
Cvent Third-party estimates run roughly $20K to $79K+ per year, plus about $7 to $12 per registrant per event. These are estimates, not Cvent prices. Source: Docket , InEvent
Contract
EventLantern Month to month. Cancel anytime.
Cvent Reported as 1 to 3 year terms with auto-renewal. Source: Docket , Engine
Getting started
EventLantern Self-serve. Create an event the same day, with no sales call.
Cvent Sales conversation required for a quote. Reported implementation fees and admin training. Source: Docket
Moving your data
EventLantern Built-in Import From Cvent tool for attendees, sessions and agenda, speakers, and sponsors and exhibitors, with automatic column matching.
Cvent Data export options are set by Cvent. Check with the vendor.
Free plan
EventLantern Yes. One active event, up to 50 attendees, no credit card.
Cvent No public free plan listed.
Registration, scheduling, speakers, check-in
EventLantern Included on every plan.
Cvent Available, with modules and packaging set per contract.
Sponsors, exhibitors, lead capture
EventLantern Included on Professional ($249/mo).
Cvent Available, with modules and packaging set per contract.
Virtual and hybrid events
EventLantern Included on every plan, with Zoom and Microsoft Teams integrations.
Cvent Available, with modules and packaging set per contract.
Choose EventLantern if
- You want to see the price before talking to sales.
- You prefer month-to-month terms to a multi-year contract.
- 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 Cvent if
- Very large or global programs. If you run events with tens of thousands of attendees across many regions and languages, Cvent has years of experience at that scale. EventLantern handles up to 5,000 attendees per event today.
- A long vendor track record. Cvent is an established vendor with a large customer base and a long procurement history. EventLantern is a newer company. If your buying process requires a vendor of that age, Cvent meets it and we do not yet.
- Deep enterprise procurement needs. If you need custom contracts, dedicated account management, or a bundled suite beyond events, Cvent is built for that buying model.
Questions
EventLantern vs Cvent, answered.
How much does Cvent cost?
Cvent does not publish its prices, so a quote is required. Third-party sources describe a model of an annual license plus per-registrant fees and implementation, with estimates of roughly $20K to $79K+ per year and about $7 to $12 per registrant per event. These are estimates from competitors and review sites, not Cvent prices.
How is EventLantern priced compared with Cvent?
EventLantern publishes three plans: Free at $0, Starter at $49 per month, and Professional at $249 per month, all month to month. 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 events beyond that scale, programs that require SSO, API access, or a custom app, or programs that need a long-established vendor, Cvent may be the better fit.
Is EventLantern as established as Cvent?
No. Cvent is a long-established vendor with a large customer base. 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 Cvent?
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. Cvent does not list a public free plan.
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Cvent is a trademark of Cvent, Inc. EventLantern is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cvent. Information about Cvent comes from public sources and third-party reports as of October 2026 and may have changed. Check with the vendor for current terms.