Cvent Event Diagramming vs. Splash Event Marketing Platform

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cvent Event Diagramming
Score 9.5 out of 10
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Cvent Event Diagramming (Social Tables) is a software application that allows event planners and properties to work together online. Cvent's cloud-based hospitality software positions event properties to increase sales and work more collaboratively and efficiently with their event, and meeting customers. The vendor boasts over 175,000 unique users who rely on Social Tables and state that over 4 million events have been planned within the platform.
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Splash
Score 6.7 out of 10
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Splash helps to get event programs in front of the right people by helping users create engaging, branded experiences and optimize conversions at each stage of the event lifecycle. The solution empowers teams to execute events that bring in more leads, shorten the sales cycle, drive new business, and strengthen customer relationships. Splash is an event marketing platform that helps teams do all of this by building and hosting virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. By marrying data and…
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Pricing
Cvent Event DiagrammingSplash Event Marketing Platform
Editions & Modules
ESSENTIAL
$0
PROFESSIONAL
$199
per month billed annually
CUSTOM PACKAGE
Contact
Free: For Personal Use and Occasional Small Business Events
$0.00
Pro: For More Design and Access Control
Contact Sales
per year
Enterprise: For Solutions and Workflows at Scale
Contact Sales
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cvent Event DiagrammingSplash
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Cvent Event Diagramming
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
There are other CAD systems used by my employer. This brings more to the table with allowing us to seat attendees it is not only a CAD program, it seats attendees so we can see who has checked in and who has not. That is something the other CAD systems cant even touch.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
It's accurate - everything else I used is merely a template. Without the accuracy it's all a guess, the accuracy has allowed me to maximize our spaces to fit a client's needs!
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
I have not used another software
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
It has similar tools that MeetingMatrix has, but the Collaboration, or allowing vendors access is the feature that I appreciate the most that Cvent Event Diagraming offers that MeetingMatrix did not have. It is also easier to save as a PDF to print and email a version to …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
It's the most comprehensive tool to stay organized, and on top of everything, when planning for large or small events.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
I believe my organization has evaluated Eventbrite in the past. I'm not too familiar with Eventbrite and if it is similar to Cvent Event Diagramming. Overall, Cvent Event Diagramming seems rather advanced and a unique type of software. We have had such a great experience with …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
It’s nice because we can use visuals with social tables and easily see our event in front of us. We selected this program because it is the easiest to use. Once you learn how to use it, you can really create a floor plan for any of your spaces and venues.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
I have also used another event diagramming software in the past, Meeting Matrix. I believe that program just created simple diagrams that you could export and send to meeting planners. Cvent Social Tables has a much more robust functionality--more than just diagrams. The …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
Cvent Social Tables is easier to use and has second to none customer service. Overall, we found that social tables provides a more lifelike, realistic depiction of the space, which is key when organizing massive show floors. It is also easier to show why certain booths are …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
A2Z Floor Plan Developer is similar to Cvent Social Tables, but I think Social Tables is a bit more interactive. There are more options than just building a floor plan, you can actually assign sponsors, build the AV portion of the event, and color code the floor which is very …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
I have used other floorplan platforms before, but Cvent has more options and is much more user friendly.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
We haven't found any.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
  • A specific tool designed for industry requirements and isn’t a generic off the shelf tool.
  • Designed by and for event professionals.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
This is the only program that I have used for room layouts. Otherwise, I would find a manual way within Word.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
I have used two other types of event diagramming software previously, including Optimum Settings ii and Meeting Matrix. Both were extremely dated, and the programs looked like they still lived in the late 1990s despite being used in the 2010s. OSGi was out of business and had …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
I have not used other products like Cvent Social Tables. We used to make floorplans using PowerPoint. We would use the general outline of the room with circles and squares. Worked almost just as well as social tables, and it was easy for the client to make changes without …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
Caterease is what our team uses, and while it's suitable for putting together menus, it lacks the broad logistics/calendars and timelines that I've seen with Cvent Social Tables.
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
I have never created a floor plan in Cvent Social Tables directly - is it even possible? I think a benefit for Cvent Social Tables would be to create badges via an attendee list, or is it possible, and I don't know about it?
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
The level of training required in Cvent Social Tables is minute compared to a more sophisticated program like Vectorworks or AutoCad 360.

We can get what we need completed in a fraction of the time. The ability to plan ahead and rely on Social Tables in doing so is a real …
Chose Cvent Event Diagramming
In my opinion, Cvent Social Tables is the most user-friendly platform for building floor plans. They also partner with so many venues--that makes it helpful to use. The other platforms listed are more helpful if you are building something like a set from scratch, but take much …
Splash
Chose Splash
Event Farm is the best solution for complex events with different attendee types, etc. they have amazing flexibility for building out your dream event registration solution. RSVPify is great for the registrant experience. It’s not as well branded out of the box but is a good …
Chose Splash
I prefer Splash to Eventbrite because the UI is so much more beautiful. With Splash it's as if you hired a website designer to create a custom landing page for every event. It also has the ability to run virtual events with its integration with Zoom. Event brite's UI is just a …
Chose Splash
My current company leverages Marketo, but I do not use it personally.
Chose Splash
I like Splash better than Marketo for registration pages because Marketo doesn't have all the same functionality. They do link to each other which helps but in Marketo we couldn't cap registrations and that for us is a must.
Chose Splash
We appreciated Splash's robust platform and ability to customize to our unique needs. The platform has helped us scale our efforts both internally and within our global networks.

We chose to go with the Splash Event hub rather than the Eventbrite Community because of cost for …
Chose Splash
We used to use Eventbrite to manage our events before we were switched into using Splash. It was much easier to use, had a consistent usability structure for creating events and getting users to sign up. While it wasn't as customizable in terms of the landing page or email …
Chose Splash
SplashThat is something that Lyft uses exclusively across all markets. We do not have another comparable product. The reason behind this is to create and maintain brand consistency for all of our markets and Driver Communities.
Chose Splash
Splash allows for branding and better communication with attendees.
Chose Splash
We are using Splash Event Marketing because of the design, user flow and insights we can gain that were not as intuitive on other platforms.
Chose Splash
The only other option we have internally is an internal CMS page creation that doesn't allow for any kind of creative freedom. SplashThat lets us use our imagination to create landing pages that fit our branding and event themes.
Chose Splash
Splash was selected due to its user-friendly ease.
Chose Splash
We initially tried out and Cevent and Eventbrite, but these did not come close to the solution we were looking for and found in Splash.
Chose Splash
Eventbrite has a clumsy platform and it doesn't allow the user to create branded event pages or custom designs.
Chose Splash
The only other event platform that I used was Eventbrite.The huge advantage of Splash was its design capabilities. Eventbrite gives a very generic invitation, whereas Splash is much more versatile design-wise.
Chose Splash
Better than the others - didn't like eventbrite, my punchbowl, etc. Would rather stay with them and with something we know. Started with Splash because I knew them, they were affordable, they were responsive, and they seemed to have a strong passion for events and event …
Chose Splash
Better looking invites than Marketo. We still prefer Eventbrite for our larger summits and conferences. Less heavy uplift and administrative tasks on Eventbrite. The UI is easier to use and the analytics and reports are better.
Chose Splash
We selected them because there are very little issues with the system and the templates are amazing.
Chose Splash
I was the person who was in charge of deciding on our event management technology tool for our entire company. Compared to the rest, SPLASH had the most creative capabilities as well as good pricing and made the most sense compared to everyone else. It was a clear winner …
Chose Splash
I have not tried other integrated solutions for organizing corporate events, only spreadsheets, Google Docs and other adapted tools. Splash was subscribed to by the global team and presented to us as a possible, but not obligatory, solution. After a few months, everyone was …
Chose Splash
Creating a well-designed event page in a relatively short amount of time is paramount to event efficiency. Splash is definitely our #1 choice here.

Moreover, the customer success team is very responsive and provides solutions to any kind of problem quickly and directly. Having …
Chose Splash
Pardot is NOT for event marketers, I struggled to make the platform work for our event marketing needs. Eventbrite is OK for event marketers, but is pretty average. Splash strongly outweighs the two by streamlining an event marketers processes. Helps me track, manage, and …
Features
Cvent Event DiagrammingSplash Event Marketing Platform
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Diagramming
7.0
Ratings
18% below category average
Splash Event Marketing Platform
9.0
Ratings
8% above category average
Responsive Design for Web Access6.40 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Mobile Application7.10 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Diagramming
7.3
Ratings
16% below category average
Splash Event Marketing Platform
9.3
Ratings
8% above category average
Calendar integration6.40 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Meeting initiation7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with social media6.40 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Slideshows7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Event registration9.10 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Diagramming
3.2
Ratings
88% below category average
Splash Event Marketing Platform
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Live chat2.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Q&A3.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Diagramming
7.6
Ratings
9% below category average
Splash Event Marketing Platform
4.3
Ratings
64% below category average
User authentication7.30 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions7.30 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Confidential attendee list8.20 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Diagramming
6.0
Ratings
34% below category average
Splash Event Marketing Platform
9.3
Ratings
9% above category average
Branding options5.80 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation5.80 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Attendee list export6.40 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Virtual Event
Comparison of Virtual Event features of Product A and Product B
Cvent Event Diagramming
5.5
Ratings
41% below category average
Splash Event Marketing Platform
7.0
Ratings
17% below category average
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing7.30 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Email marketing7.30 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Audience engagement1.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Networking7.30 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Event analytics3.60 Ratings8.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Usability
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
It's the best software I've used. It allowed me to collaborate on a huge event with multiple stakeholders to ensure the main planner understood the venue and capacity issues. It's also allowed me to realize the scope of venue needs and abilities. Very helpful in visualizing a space
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When we first started using Splash Event Marketing Platform, the platform showed great promise and worked well for our team’s needs. However, over the past year, we’ve encountered issue after issue—many of which are described by support as problems “no one else has ever experienced.” Unfortunately, this has happened frequently, making it difficult to trust the platform for consistent execution.
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Pros
  • Scaling - I love that you can scale a layout in the program, and it tends to be pretty spot on. For example, we could have 20 different measurements for a street, once we type in a single measurement the rest auto fills (and is REALLY close to accurate).
  • Uploading - I love that you can upload images and mark all over them. Particularly, you can upload google earth images for outside festivals, and scale them accordingly.
  • Creating - In the program you can create a diagram based on the size of the room. For example, if you know you have a 40x80 tent, you can make a custom layout and build the whole thing.
  • Setup Templates - These templates make it easy for you to auto fill an entire room with rounds, rectangles or other formations without having to fill them all in individually.
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  • Their support team is very friendly and helpful. They get back to me within a couple of hours and have lots of resources to help remotely.
  • I like being able to check people in on mobile.
  • Their templates make it easy to design something cool. I'm not a trained designer, but using Splash templates lets me create cool invitations that look very well designed.
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Cons
  • A development that would be useful would be the ability to reorder the diagrams to a custom order in one event so that when exported as one document, they are in an order that can be customized to flow well for the meeting planner.
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  • When designing a landing page for an event, the functionality of the layout page is quite finicky. I would love to see the ability to add features to certain text boxes become more fluid.
  • The formatting across the layout page is not always consistent, specifically text sizing.
  • I had an issue with an account, and the support team took an extremely long time (2+ months) to produce a remedy for the issue I was experiencing.
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Likelihood to Renew
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Because easy to interface and easy to manage Splash platform and individual event platform and easy to integrate with third party software such as Adobe Marketo and others softwares. Easy to maintain status and easy to relate with Salesforce campaign through Marketo . Useful in lead capturing and generation and so on we can enable business through splash.
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Usability
Cvent Diagramming really does cover the bases for us. It's an easy to use program that anyone can figure out. It's got collaboration features so we can share with clients and they can make their own edits. Venues can send us there floorplans and send directly to us for edits. Overall: their templates, table numbering feature, measuring, scaling and shape/object tools make building floorplans easy
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The platform works, and it is a good system. I think there is always room for improvement. and I would like to see them up their client resolutions when it comes to problems with using the system. and see them take a more aggressive approach to addressing the clients changing needs
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Support Rating
The support was exceptional, and they remained an arm's reach away for when we ran into any questions after we began using the tool. Overall, we experienced phenomenal customer service. We also had more than one web-based call where their team would walk us through examples and answer any questions we had.
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We love working with our account manager and priority support to answer questions efficiently and speedily. Our account manager works with us on larger and bigger picture initiatives for our instance, where the priority support is always there when you're stuck with a feature or setup, it's been great to share this resource with our global network of hosts internal and external to the company.
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Alternatives Considered
It has similar tools that MeetingMatrix has, but the Collaboration, or allowing vendors access is the feature that I appreciate the most that Cvent Event Diagraming offers that MeetingMatrix did not have. It is also easier to save as a PDF to print and email a version to vendors as well
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We used to use Eventbrite to manage our events before we were switched into using Splash. It was much easier to use, had a consistent usability structure for creating events and getting users to sign up. While it wasn't as customizable in terms of the landing page or email design, it did the job without any issues. We didn't necessarily select to use Splash, but our event coordinators at Hubspot chose the platform for us! If we could go back, we would.
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Return on Investment
  • Has saved us 10+ staff hours per event.
  • Has streamlined our registration and check-in process, saving us an hour+ on-site, plus ensuring a safer and more enjoyable experience for staff and attendees.
  • Has saved us up to $1,000+ for signature events when managing F&B budget items.
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  • Positive: We've now been able to track whether people who attend our events eventually become donors to our organization, which is HUGE for measuring event ROI and the time horizons for a donation.
  • Negative: Can't think of any negative impacts on our business objectives. It solves the problem it is designed for, and continues to improve.
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ScreenShots

Cvent Event Diagramming Screenshots

Screenshot of Diagramming SoftwareScreenshot of Check In and Attendee ManagementScreenshot of Photo-Realistic 3DScreenshot of Seating and Attendee ManagementScreenshot of Sales & Catering CRM Software

Splash Screenshots

Screenshot of customized and on-brand event programs - from the first invitation to post-event follow-up.Screenshot of an example of a personalized email campaign built from on-brand templates. These can be scheduled to be sent to targeted lists.Screenshot of actionable segments created from a guest list, with advanced tag management and list building. This displays every response, status change, and answers to registration questions as they happen.Screenshot of the available integrations for event programs, with Salesforce, Slack, Marketo, Hubspot, Eloqua, Greenhouse, Zapier,  and Zoom.Screenshot of the real-time data and analytics that provide the insights to prove success and build better programs.Screenshot of Splash's Host app, which is used to run the door. Fast search and one-click check-in keeps the traffic flowing, which frees up users to capture info from walk-ins all while syncing the list across devices and to a connected CRM in real-time.