Airmeet vs Bizzabo vs Cvent

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…

Airmeet

Free trial + paid plans · From $167/month

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

Bizzabo

Subscription · From $17,999/year

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

Cvent

Custom / Enterprise (quote-based)

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

 AirmeetBizzaboCvent
Primary categoryVideo ConferencingVideo ConferencingVideo Conferencing
RatingNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
Pricing modelFree trial + paid plansSubscriptionCustom / Enterprise (quote-based)
Starting price$167/month$17,999/yearNot documented
Free planNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
Free trialYesNot documentedYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Team collaborationNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
AI featuresYesYesYes
Public APINot documentedYesYes

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

FeatureAirmeetBizzaboCvent
No-code drag-and-drop editorAvailableAvailableAvailable
AI-assisted content generationAvailableNot documentedLimited
Onsite badging and check-in hardwareLimitedAvailableAvailable

Scale and Sourcing

FeatureAirmeetBizzaboCvent
Venue and hotel sourcing marketplaceUnavailableUnavailableAvailable
Native iOS and Android event appsAvailableAvailableAvailable
CRM and marketing automation integrationsAvailableAvailableAvailable

Pricing and Access

FeatureAirmeetBizzaboCvent
Published starting price without a sales callAvailableAvailableUnavailable
Free trialAvailableNot documentedNot 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

Cvent

Custom Enterprise Quote — Contact sales Annual contract

Pros & Cons

Airmeet

Pros

  • 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.

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