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Best Event Planning Software 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Event planning software brings together registration, event pages, sessions, check-in and attendance for virtual or hybrid events. It can support meetings, conferences, fundraisers and other gatherings.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Accelevents | Accelevents describes its platform for event professionals running conferences, trade shows, career fairs, product launches, seminars and training, and networking events. | 6.4 | $13,500 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Eventleaf | Eventleaf suits organizers managing registration, onsite entry, attendee engagement, exhibitions, or proposal reviews. | 6.2 | $1 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Eventbrite | Eventbrite suits organizers handling everything from classes to concerts and festivals, as well as attendees looking to discover and access events. | 5.7 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 04 RegFox | RegFox suits organizers who need registration forms and ticketing alongside attendee support and onsite check-in. | 5.7 | $499 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 ExpoPlatform | ExpoPlatform suits event organizers who need registration, ticketing, check-in, attendee communications, or exhibitor tools. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 PheedLoop | PheedLoop suits event organizers looking for registration, ticketing, check-in, attendee communications, exhibitor tools, or event apps. | 5.3 | $2,450 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Stova | 5.2 | $10,000 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 20 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 GiveSmart | GiveSmart suits nonprofits, schools, and associations organizing campaigns, events, auctions, or recurring donations. | 4.9 | $3,000 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 09 RingCentral Events | 4.9 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 30 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 Bizzabo | 4.7 | $499 a month, billed yearly | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
This finder puts newer releases before older ones and shows figures published by the makers without a score. Compare the listed capabilities, platform support and attendee limits for your needs.
Eventleaf
Eventleaf suits organizers managing registration, onsite entry, attendee engagement, exhibitions, or proposal reviews.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2Eventbrite
Eventbrite suits organizers handling everything from classes to concerts and festivals, as well as attendees looking to discover and access events.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1RegFox
RegFox suits organizers who need registration forms and ticketing alongside attendee support and onsite check-in.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1ExpoPlatform
ExpoPlatform suits event organizers who need registration, ticketing, check-in, attendee communications, or exhibitor tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1PheedLoop suits event organizers looking for registration, ticketing, check-in, attendee communications, exhibitor tools, or event apps.
GiveSmart suits nonprofits, schools, and associations organizing campaigns, events, auctions, or recurring donations.
It fits nonprofits and organizations conducting online, in-person, or hybrid campaigns.
Eventsforce suits organizers managing in-person, hybrid or virtual events, including events with registration, ticketing or attendee engagement needs.
Fonteva is aimed at associations, professional societies, association management companies, customer user groups, membership organizations, and fraternities and…
RainFocus suits organizations managing conferences, webinars, roadshows, and other event formats.
Cvent suits organizers handling in-person, virtual, hybrid, or webinar events who need registration and attendee tools.
It is aimed at event and wedding venues, country clubs, wineries, restaurants, hotels, museums, and event centers.
Before you choose
Check the plan structure
A free plan can let you start without a paid commitment. A free trial can provide time to review a paid tool before deciding.
Certain and Eventsquid show pricing on request; Accelevents and Eventgroove Fundraising show free plans.
Match the platforms you use
Check where the software runs before you choose it. The listed services run on web, iOS, Android, API, macOS or Windows.
An API option can matter when registration or event data needs to connect with another system.
Review attendee-facing tools
Attendee registration helps collect sign-ups. An event site builder gives the event a place for details and registration.
Compare these fields with the maximum attendees figure so the service fits the size you plan to support.
Plan the event-day workflow
Session management can organize schedules and programming. Onsite check-in can help manage arrival at the venue.
Look for the combination that matches how your event handles sessions and entry.
Account for online attendance
For remote participants, review the Virtual or hybrid events field. This can help distinguish software intended for online participation from tools focused on onsite events.