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Best Event Management Software 2026
Plan events, handle registrations, sell tickets and keep track of attendees with event management software. Use this list to compare registration forms, check-in, attendee communication, exhibitor tools and event formats.
The list is rebuilt nightly and presents maker-published details without a published scoring basis. Check the current entry for platform support, free access, trials and paid-from pricing.
Accelevents
Accelevents runs online, in-person and hybrid events with sessions, streaming, networking and reports.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3Eventbrite
Eventbrite lets organizers create and manage events through web, iOS, and Android apps, with a free plan.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1idloom
Event management software available on web, iOS, and Android with a free plan and trial.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1Eventzilla
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1Humanitix suits event hosts and teams that need ticket sales, event administration, and promotion tools.
Event management software for web, iOS, and Android with a free plan and trial.
Event software with registration forms on web, iOS, and Android and a free plan.
It suits organizers running gatherings such as conferences, workshops, fundraisers, parties, festivals, and reunions.
Event management software for web, iOS, Android, and Windows with a free plan and trial.
Event management software for web, iOS, and Android with a free plan.
Event software with registration forms on web, iOS, and Android, plus a free plan and trial.
PheedLoop is paid event software with registration forms for web, iOS, macOS, and Android.
Stova offers event registration, ticketing and onsite check-in through web, Android, iOS and an API.
InEvent supports venue check-in through web, Android, iOS and an API.
Ticketbud suits organizers handling event registration and ticketing for the listed event types, including online and hybrid events.
pretix handles forms for in-person events through web, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
SpotMe runs on web, Android, iOS and an API as a paid event platform.
EventTitans Abstract Management runs on web, desktop, mobile and self-hosted platforms.
vFairs offers forms and ticket sales through web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and an API.
ExpoPlatform suits event organizers who need registration, ticketing, check-in, attendee communications, or exhibitor tools.
Before you choose
Compare free access and paid plans
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial or a paid-from price. Zoho Backstage shows both a free plan and a 15-day trial, while Eventzilla shows a free plan, pricing from $1.50 and a 14-day trial.
Confirm what the free option covers before choosing it for a live event.
Match the platforms to your workflow
The entries cover access through web, Android, iOS, API, self-hosted and Windows platforms. Choose the access method that fits your staff, attendees and integrations.
If you need to connect another system, check for API access. If you need local control, look for a self-hosted option.
Check registration and onsite work
Look at registration forms, ticketing and onsite check-in side by side. These features shape how guests sign up, receive entry credentials and move through the event.
Review attendee apps and attendee email tools when mobile access or event updates matter.
Match the event format
Use the event-formats comparison to find a tool that fits your plans. A platform may suit one format better than another, so check its listed support before committing.
Review ownership and company details
Open-source and self-hosted choices can change how you manage the software. Check the listing for its licensing and deployment details before selecting one.
Maker details can help you identify the company behind a product, such as Eventbrite, Humanitix or PheedLoop.