Nevent vs Cvent: which one for festivals and live events?
Quick comparison
Why Nevent for festivals and live events?
Cvent is a solid platform for corporate events. If you organize business conferences, conventions or incentive events for large companies, it has its place. But if you are a festival promoter, organize concerts or manage a club, Cvent was not built for you. The fundamental difference is the type of attendee. In the corporate world, attendees register because their company sends them. In the entertainment world, attendees actively choose, buy tickets, and the relationship you build with them determines whether they come back. That requires a completely different CRM. Nevent is built for this second scenario. Every feature is designed thinking about the lifecycle of a fan: from buying their first ticket to becoming a regular attendee. Native integrations with ticketing platforms like Fever, XCEED, DICE and Onebox automatically sync who buys each ticket. The AI chatbot is trained to answer fan queries on WhatsApp and Instagram, not to process corporate registrations. Nevent's AI chatbot for live events is one of its clearest advantages over Cvent. While Cvent's chatbot is optimized for managing conference registrations, Nevent's answers questions about artist schedules, venue zones, cashless, access rules and much more, available 24/7 on the channels where your fans already are. For promoters managing multiple events per year — a classic multiple event management CRM use case — the ability to segment by attendance history, ticket type and recurrence across editions is key. Nevent unifies data from all your editions automatically. Cvent, designed for one-off corporate events, does not contemplate this cycle.
- CRM specialized in live entertainment: festivals, concerts, venues and clubs
- AI chatbot for fans on WhatsApp, Instagram and web — not just corporate registrations
- Native integrations with Fever, XCEED, DICE, Onebox, Enterticket and 10+ more ticketing platforms
- Segmentation by attendance history, ticket type and recurrence across editions
- WhatsApp marketing included: direct campaigns to fans you already know
- From €90/month with close support, no technical teams or months of implementation
- Automatic data unification across editions: identify who repeats, who spends more
When does Cvent make sense?
Cvent is a leading platform for B2B corporate events. If your main business is business conferences, training events, company conventions or incentive travel management for large corporations, Cvent makes sense. Its strengths lie in corporate registration management, multi-venue event logistics, integrations with enterprise systems (Salesforce, SAP) and reporting for large organizations. If your events team manages conferences with thousands of corporate delegates and you need a platform that integrates with your enterprise ecosystem, Cvent covers that case perfectly. The problem comes when you try to use Cvent for a music festival, a concert hall or a club night. The concepts do not fit: Cvent talks about "delegates" and "registrations", not "fans" and "tickets". Its integrations do not include entertainment industry ticketing platforms. Its AI chatbot is designed to resolve "when is my session?" corporately, not "what time does the headliner go on?". Also, Cvent's cost is enterprise. For a small or medium promoter, the initial investment plus implementation costs make the equation make no sense.
- You organize business conferences, conventions or corporate incentive events
- Your company already uses the Cvent ecosystem and has technical staff for implementation
- You need integrations with Salesforce, SAP or specific enterprise systems
- You manage events with thousands of corporate delegates with complex registration processes
- Your budget is enterprise-level and you have a dedicated team to manage the platform
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Nevent and Cvent?
Cvent is designed for B2B corporate events (conferences, conventions, incentives). Nevent is designed for live entertainment (festivals, concerts, clubs). Although both have AI chatbots, Nevent's is trained for fan queries (artist schedules, cashless, access) while Cvent's manages corporate registrations. Integrations also differ: Nevent connects with entertainment ticketing platforms (Fever, XCEED, DICE); Cvent with enterprise systems (Salesforce, SAP).
Does Cvent have an AI chatbot for events?
Yes, Cvent includes AI chatbot features, but oriented to corporate events: registration management, session logistics, information for business delegates. It is not designed to handle fan queries at festivals or concerts (artists, schedules, cashless, access rules). If you organize live entertainment, Nevent's AI chatbot, available on WhatsApp, Instagram and web, is specifically trained for this type of query. It's the event chatbot built for live entertainment, not boardrooms.
Can I use Cvent to organize a music festival?
Technically yes, but it was not designed for that. Cvent has no native integrations with entertainment ticketing platforms like Fever, XCEED, DICE or Onebox. Its CRM features are built for corporate delegates, not recurring fans. The enterprise cost is also not affordable for most festival promoters. For music festivals, concerts and clubs, Nevent is a much more specific and economical option.
Does Nevent have an AI chatbot like Cvent?
Yes, Nevent includes a multichannel AI chatbot available on WhatsApp, Instagram and web. Unlike Cvent's chatbot (oriented to corporate events), Nevent's is specifically trained for live events: it answers questions about artist schedules, venue zones, cashless, access rules, ticket status and more. It is available 24/7 and can handle thousands of simultaneous queries without human intervention — whether for chatbot for event booking or general attendee support.
How much does Nevent cost compared to Cvent?
Nevent has plans from €90/month for small festivals, with support included, no hidden implementation costs. Cvent is an enterprise platform whose price is negotiated based on organization size; it typically involves five-figure annual investments between licenses, implementation and training. For festival, concert and club promoters, the cost difference is significant.
Can I migrate from Cvent to Nevent?
Yes, we offer assisted migration. If you currently use Cvent to manage entertainment events and want a specialized platform, the Nevent team helps you import your contact data, set up integrations with the ticketing platforms you use, and launch the AI chatbot. The process takes 3 to 5 days at no additional cost.
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Last updated: February 2026. Cvent pricing and features may have changed. Visit cvent.com for updated information. Cvent is a registered trademark of Cvent Inc. Nevent is not affiliated with Cvent. This comparison is based on publicly available information.