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Guidebook
What it is
Guidebook is a branded event app platform for schedules, maps, updates and attendee engagement. Organizers can set session tracks and preset schedules, limit registration, manage waitlists, check attendees in and verify attendance. Engagement options include push notifications, private chat, social feeds, meeting booking, live polls, surveys and gamification. Guidebook's native iOS and Android apps make more than 80% of content available offline, while Guidebook Web provides a website version of an app. Event marketing websites are also listed. Integrations include Slate, Eventbrite, Cvent, Stova, Zapier, Marketo, Mailchimp, Salesforce and Expo Pass; an Open API provides REST endpoints for sessions, lists, attendees and more. Guidebook describes encryption, third-party security assessments and penetration tests, and monitoring for malicious activity. It says the product is built to WCAG 2.1 AA, with Section 508 and EN 301 549 in mind, and works with phone screen readers. Pricing is on request, with plans for individual events and university departments or campuses.
For and against
For
- Native apps make more than 80% of content available offline.
- Includes check-in and attendance verification.
- Offers a web app and event marketing websites.
- Lists integrations and an Open API.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Email, live chat and phone support availability is limited to listed business hours.
The verdict
Guidebook brings event schedules, attendee engagement and web access into a branded event experience. Organizers should ask for pricing and check which plan fits their event or university needs.
Who it suits
Guidebook suits event planners who need a branded attendee app with scheduling, communications and engagement tools. Its listed audience includes planners at universities, Fortune 500 companies and associations.
Plans and prices
Department License
Unlimited university events · Enterprise security · Advanced analytics · Dedicated support
Read 20 Sep 2026 · guidebook.com
Campus-Wide Department License
unlimited university events · enterprise security · advanced analytics · dedicated support
Read 5 Oct 2026 · guidebook.com
Multiple Events
unlimited events · consolidated analytics · shared registration tools · multiple branded event guides
Read 5 Oct 2026 · guidebook.com
Single Event
one event app · unlimited attendees · unlimited downloads · all features
Read 5 Oct 2026 · guidebook.com
On the record
- Accessibility
- Guidebook says the product is built to WCAG 2.1 AA, with Section 508 and EN 301 549 in mind, and works with phone screen readers.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- API
- Guidebook offers an Open API with REST endpoints for sessions, lists, attendees, and more.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Guidebook describes serving event planners at universities, Fortune 500 companies, and associations.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Company
- Guidebook says it has served events for more than 13 years, 10,000+ events, and attendees in 20+ countries.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Engagement
- The platform offers push notifications, private chat, social feeds, meeting booking, live polls, surveys, and gamification.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists built-in connections for Slate, Eventbrite, Cvent, Stova, Zapier, Marketo, Mailchimp, Salesforce, and Expo Pass.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Offline access
- Guidebook says its native iOS and Android apps make more than 80% of content available offline.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Pricing detail
- The pricing page lists plan inclusions but displays no numeric plan prices and directs visitors to contact Guidebook for pricing.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Guidebook provides a branded event app with schedules, maps, updates, and attendee engagement features.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Features include session tracks, preset schedules, registration limits, waitlists, check-in, and attendance verification.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- Guidebook says it encrypts sensitive data in transit and at rest, conducts third-party vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, and monitors for malicious activity.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The features page lists US- and UK-based email support with average response times under 20 minutes during business hours, plus live chat and phone support during ET business hours.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Web app
- Guidebook Web provides a website version of an app, and event marketing websites are also listed as a feature.guidebook.com · read 5 Oct 2026
