Airmeet, Bizzabo and Cvent are all genuine event management platforms used to plan and run webinars, conferences and hybrid or in-person events, and Bizzabo…
Best for: Mid-market teams running frequent webinars and virtual or hybrid events who want transparent published pricing and AI-generated event content via AirGenie
Best for: B2B conference organizers who need a unified Event Experience OS spanning event website, registration, agenda and mobile app, optionally paired with Klik SmartBadge hardware for large in-person events
Best for: Large enterprises and associations that need onsite badging and check-in hardware plus a hotel and venue sourcing marketplace alongside registration, and can commit to an enterprise sales process
At a Glance
Airmeet
Bizzabo
Cvent
Primary category
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Free trial + paid plans
Subscription
Custom / Enterprise (quote-based)
Starting price
$167/month
$17,999/year
Not documented
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Yes
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Yes
Public API
Not documented
Yes
Yes
Standout Differences
Only Cvent sources venues and hotels
The Cvent Supplier Network is a large marketplace connecting planners with venues and hotels for RFP-based sourcing, a capability neither Airmeet nor Bizzabo offers.
Cvent
Pricing transparency varies sharply
Airmeet publishes tiered pricing starting at $167/month, Bizzabo publishes a starting annual price of $17,999, and Cvent publishes no pricing at all, requiring a sales quote for every deployment.
Airmeet, Bizzabo, Cvent
Onsite hardware is a Bizzabo and Cvent specialty
Bizzabo's Klik SmartBadge and Cvent's OnArrival both provide dedicated wearable badges, check-in kiosks and lead retrieval hardware for large in-person events; Airmeet's onsite tools are lighter, centered on mobile check-in.
Bizzabo, Cvent
AirGenie sets Airmeet apart on AI content
Airmeet's AirGenie automatically generates event summaries, blog posts, social content and analytics from event data, a capability that is not documented for Bizzabo and only an emerging add-on for Cvent.
Airmeet
Feature-by-Feature
Site Building and AI
Feature
Airmeet
Bizzabo
Cvent
No-code drag-and-drop editor
Available
Available
Available
AI-assisted content generation
Available
Not documented
Limited
Onsite badging and check-in hardware
Limited
Available
Available
Scale and Sourcing
Feature
Airmeet
Bizzabo
Cvent
Venue and hotel sourcing marketplace
Unavailable
Unavailable
Available
Native iOS and Android event apps
Available
Available
Available
CRM and marketing automation integrations
Available
Available
Available
Pricing and Access
Feature
Airmeet
Bizzabo
Cvent
Published starting price without a sales call
Available
Available
Unavailable
Free trial
Available
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Airmeet
Premium Webinars — $167/month (yearly) or $199/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Events — Custom quote Custom
Managed Events — Starting from $4,999 per brand conference Per event
Agency — Custom (contact sales) Custom
Bizzabo
Event Experience OS — From $17,999/year Annual, 3-user minimum
Klik SmartBadge — Custom quote Single or multi-event
AI-powered content generation (AirGenie) automates post-event summaries and marketing assets
Wide range of engagement and networking features for interactive virtual events
Supports virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats on a single platform
Scalable attendee capacity from 100 up to 10,000 per event
Cons
Entry-level Premium Webinars plan is capped at 2 team seats
Events and Agency plans require custom quotes rather than transparent self-serve pricing
Managed Events service pricing starts relatively high (from $4,999 per event)
Bizzabo
Pros
End-to-end platform reduces the need for multiple separate event tools
Klik SmartBadge hardware differentiates Bizzabo for large in-person conferences
Native mobile apps for both iOS and Android support attendee engagement
Backed by an established company with 300+ employees and a track record since 2011
Cons
Pricing starts near $18,000 per year, out of reach for small event organizers
No public free plan; pricing requires contacting sales
Klik SmartBadge is best suited to large events of 500+ attendees, less relevant for smaller ones
Full pricing for add-ons and professional services is not publicly listed
Cvent
Pros
All-in-one platform spanning registration, onsite, webinar and venue sourcing
Large, established venue and hotel sourcing marketplace unmatched by most competitors
Enterprise-grade security and compliance suited to large organizations
Deep integrations with major CRM and marketing automation tools
Cons
No published pricing; requires a sales engagement to get a quote
Steeper learning curve and longer implementation than lightweight competitors
Can be costly for small businesses or one-off event organizers
Full feature depth may be more than infrequent or small-scale event teams need
Use Cases
Choose Airmeet: Mid-market teams running frequent webinars and virtual or hybrid events who want transparent published pricing and AI-generated event content via AirGenie
Choose Bizzabo: B2B conference organizers who need a unified Event Experience OS spanning event website, registration, agenda and mobile app, optionally paired with Klik SmartBadge hardware for large in-person events
Choose Cvent: Large enterprises and associations that need onsite badging and check-in hardware plus a hotel and venue sourcing marketplace alongside registration, and can commit to an enterprise sales process
Airmeet
Corporate webinars and townhalls — Companies use Airmeet's Premium Webinars plan to run live, simulive, or on-demand webinars with analytics and CRM integrations.
Hybrid and in-person conferences — Organizations use the Events plan to run multi-track conferences combining virtual, hybrid, and in-person attendees with personalized experiences.
Fully managed brand conferences — Organizations that lack internal event production resources use Airmeet's Managed Events service for end-to-end planning and execution.
Bizzabo
Enterprise B2B conferences — Corporate marketing and events teams run large annual flagship conferences with integrated registration, agenda, and sponsor management.
Hybrid conference production — Organizers combine in-person attendance with livestreamed virtual sessions on a single registration and content platform.
Sponsor-driven trade shows — Event organizers use Klik SmartBadges to give sponsors measurable lead capture and booth engagement data.
Cvent
Corporate conference & meeting management — Managing registration, agendas and onsite logistics for large corporate or association conferences.
Hotel and venue RFP sourcing — Sourcing and comparing hotel and venue bids through the Cvent Supplier Network.
Webinar and virtual event production — Producing branded, studio-style webinars connected to the broader event platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of these platforms has the most transparent pricing?
Airmeet publishes tiered pricing starting at $167/month, Bizzabo publishes a starting annual price of $17,999, and Cvent publishes no pricing at all, requiring a sales quote for every deployment.
Which tool is best for large in-person conferences that need badge printing and onsite check-in?
Bizzabo (Klik SmartBadge) and Cvent (OnArrival) both offer dedicated onsite hardware for badge printing and check-in; Airmeet's onsite tools are lighter, centered on mobile-app check-in rather than dedicated hardware.
Does any of these platforms help source event venues and hotels?
Only Cvent does, through its Supplier Network marketplace, which connects planners with venues and hotels for RFP-based sourcing. Neither Airmeet nor Bizzabo offers a comparable sourcing marketplace.
Which platform is best suited to a company running frequent webinars and virtual events?
Airmeet, whose Premium Webinars plan is built around recurring webinar volume with a published starting price of $167/month and up to 150 events annually.
Can small businesses afford Bizzabo or Cvent?
Bizzabo has a stated $17,999-per-year floor with a three-user minimum, and Cvent's unpublished enterprise pricing generally targets a similar budget range, so both are built for mid-market and enterprise buyers rather than small businesses or occasional organizers.
Do any of these tools include AI-generated event content?
Airmeet's AirGenie generates event summaries, blog posts and social content from event data. Cvent has begun adding AI-assisted website and content creation and attendee-matching recommendations. Bizzabo's AI content capabilities are not documented.