Best Event Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: EventCreate is ranked #1 of 171 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Eventzilla and Zoho Backstage. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Eventzilla. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Brushfire at $0.75/mo.
Organizing an event means considering both registration and the tools used to manage attendees and operations. Compared on registration forms, ticketing and onsite check-in, these entries can be weighed against the event formats you need to support. Attendee apps and email, exhibitor tools, free-plan availability and the paid starting point add further comparison points. EventCreate, Cvent and EventsAir lead the opening entries, with Eventzilla and Zoho Backstage also near the top. The ranking orders the options; use the listed features to focus on what matters for your event, from attendee communication to check-in and exhibitor coordination.
171 event management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 EventCreate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$5/mo Event formats: Conferences, workshops & classes, fundraisers, parties, festivals, and reunionsRegistration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 2 Eventzilla iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$1.50/mo Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 3 Zoho Backstage iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free
- 4 RegFox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$499/mo Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 5 Just Attend iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$2.33/mo Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 6 Cvent iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1 Event formats: In-person, hybrid, virtual, webinarRegistration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 7 GEVME Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$87.50/mo Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 8 ExpoPlatform iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9Free Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 9 Humanitix iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$0.99/mo Ticketing: Yes
- 10 Explara iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$9/mo Event formats: in-personRegistration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 11 EventsAir iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Event formats: In-person, virtual, and hybridRegistration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 12 Visit iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 13 CrowdComms iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 14 PheedLoop iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$1.75/mo Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 15 Accelevents iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7
- 16 Eventleaf iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free
- 17 Eventeny iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$8/mo Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 18 Swapcard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 19 RSVPify iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6Free Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 20 Eventbrite iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$15/mo Ticketing: Yes
- 21 Exiwik iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6₹18,500/mo Event formats: hybridRegistration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 22 Showup iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6Free Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 23 EventMobi iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 24 Cadmium iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
- 25 Brushfire iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$0.75/mo Registration forms: YesTicketing: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Event formats | Registration forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EventCreate | 9.6 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Conferences, workshops & classes, fundraisers, parties, festivals, and reunions | Yes |
| 2 | Eventzilla | 9.5 | Free plan | $1.50/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 3 | Zoho Backstage | 9.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | RegFox | 9.3 | Free plan | $499/mo | Yes | $499/mo | — | Yes |
| 5 | Just Attend | 9.3 | Free plan | $2.33/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 6 | Cvent | 9.1 | No | — | Yes | — | In-person, hybrid, virtual, webinar | Yes |
| 7 | GEVME | 9.0 | Free plan | $87.50/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 8 | ExpoPlatform | 8.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 9 | Humanitix | 8.9 | Free plan | $0.99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | Explara | 8.9 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | $9/mo | in-person | Yes |
| 11 | EventsAir | 8.8 | No | — | No | — | In-person, virtual, and hybrid | Yes |
| 12 | Visit | 8.8 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 13 | CrowdComms | 8.7 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 14 | PheedLoop | 8.7 | No | $1.75/mo | — | — | — | Yes |
| 15 | Accelevents | 8.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Eventleaf | 8.7 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 17 | Eventeny | 8.7 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | $60/mo | — | Yes |
| 18 | Swapcard | 8.6 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | RSVPify | 8.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | Eventbrite | 8.6 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | $69/mo | — | — |
| 21 | Exiwik | 8.6 | Free plan | ₹18,500/mo | Yes | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 22 | Showup | 8.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 23 | EventMobi | 8.5 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 24 | Cadmium | 8.5 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 25 | Brushfire | 8.5 | No | $0.75/mo | — | — | — | Yes |
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which event management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
EventCreate is ranked #1 of 171 with a score of 9.6. Eventzilla is second and Zoho Backstage third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Brushfire has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.