How does ema compare to Cvent?

Cvent is a large enterprise platform with per-seat pricing, long contract terms, and a complex feature set built over many years. ema is purpose-built for modern event teams — faster to set up, no per-seat fees, and with an AI agent built in from the start. ema suits professional event organisers who want full capability without enterprise overhead.

Can I switch from my current event management platform to ema?

Yes. ema supports data migration from major platforms including Cvent, EventsAir, Bizzabo, and others. The migration covers attendee records, programme data, exhibitor profiles, and historical submissions. Contact hi@heyema.com to discuss your specific migration requirements.

Does ema have per-seat pricing like most competitors?

No. ema is priced around event operations, not seat counts. Your team can include organisers, coordinators, volunteers, stakeholders, and partners without turning every extra login into a new licence decision.

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Practical comparisons for teams weighing platform cost, migration effort, feature coverage, and support. Pick a competitor to see where ema differs.

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Each comparison explains pricing model, feature coverage, migration considerations, and the operating differences that matter during a real event.

ema vs Cvent

Modern event management without enterprise pricing or implementation drag.

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ema vs Bizzabo

Full conference management with exhibitor tools, floor plans, and AI included.

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ema vs Swoogo

Conference management, exhibitor tools, and AI — without per-user pricing.

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ema vs Eventbrite

Go beyond ticketing with full conference management and production workflows.

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ema vs Whova

Production tools, interactive floor plans, and AI that go beyond the event app.

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ema vs Stova

One coherent platform instead of three merged products with overlapping interfaces.

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ema vs Cadmium

A modern interface, AI assistance, and tools that work the way you expect.

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ema vs EventsAir

EventsAir handles conferences well. ema adds AI, on-site production, and venue integration.

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How ema compares

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A factual look at what each platform offers across 25 dimensions, so you can choose what fits your events.

Feature	ema	Cvent	Bizzabo	Swoogo	Whova	EventsAir
Platform & AI
AI Agent	60+ tools	CventIQ (basic)	BizzyAI (basic)	MCP integration	No	Air Intelligence (basic)
Real-time updates	One change, everywhere	Partial	Partial	Partial	No	Partial
Registration & Attendees
Registration	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
On-site check-in	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mobile app	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Event website	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Networking / matchmaking	AI matchmaking	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Programme & Content
Schedule builder	Drag-and-drop	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Abstract / CFP management	Multi-round review	Yes	Partial	No	No	Yes
Speaker portal	Content pipeline	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Exhibitor portal	Self-service	Yes	Yes	No	No	Partial
Exhibitor compliance	Tiered tracking	Partial	Partial	No	No	No
On-Site & Production
Floor plans	Interactive canvas	Yes	No	No	No	Partial
Indoor wayfinding	No hardware needed	No	No	No	No	No
Digital signage CMS	4 surface types	No	No	No	No	No
On-site server	Local resilience	No	No	No	No	No
ePosters	Kiosk + online	No	No	No	No	Partial
Session recording + AI	Transcription + highlights	No	Partial	No	No	No
Speaker prep & content management	Full pipeline	Partial	Partial	No	No	Partial
Presentation automation	Operator console	No	No	No	No	No
Business
Pricing model	Team-based	Enterprise	Enterprise	Events-based	Events-based	Enterprise
Per-seat fees	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Microsoft 365 integration	Deep (Entra, Teams, Calendar, SharePoint)	Partial	Partial	No	No	Partial
API	400+ endpoints	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Partial
Venue management integration	Ungerboeck (bidirectional)	No	No	No	No	No

Platform & AI

AI Agent

ema

60+ tools

Cvent

CventIQ (basic)

Bizzabo

BizzyAI (basic)

Swoogo

MCP integration

Whova

EventsAir

Air Intelligence (basic)

Real-time updates

ema

One change, everywhere

Cvent

Partial

Bizzabo

Partial

Swoogo

Partial

Whova

EventsAir

Partial

Registration & Attendees

Registration

ema

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

On-site check-in

ema

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Mobile app

ema

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Event website

ema

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Networking / matchmaking

ema

AI matchmaking

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Programme & Content

Schedule builder

ema

Drag-and-drop

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Abstract / CFP management

ema

Multi-round review

Cvent

Bizzabo

Partial

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Speaker portal

ema

Content pipeline

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Exhibitor portal

ema

Self-service

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Partial

Exhibitor compliance

ema

Tiered tracking

Cvent

Partial

Bizzabo

Partial

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

On-Site & Production

Floor plans

ema

Interactive canvas

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Partial

Indoor wayfinding

ema

No hardware needed

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Digital signage CMS

ema

4 surface types

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

On-site server

ema

Local resilience

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

ePosters

ema

Kiosk + online

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Partial

Session recording + AI

ema

Transcription + highlights

Cvent

Bizzabo

Partial

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Speaker prep & content management

ema

Full pipeline

Cvent

Partial

Bizzabo

Partial

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Partial

Presentation automation

ema

Operator console

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Business

Pricing model

ema

Team-based

Cvent

Enterprise

Bizzabo

Enterprise

Swoogo

Events-based

Whova

Events-based

EventsAir

Enterprise

Per-seat fees

ema

Cvent

Yes

Bizzabo

Yes

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Yes

Microsoft 365 integration

ema

Deep (Entra, Teams, Calendar, SharePoint)

Cvent

Partial

Bizzabo

Partial

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Partial

API

ema

400+ endpoints

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Partial

Venue management integration

ema

Ungerboeck (bidirectional)

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Whova

EventsAir

Based on publicly available information as of 2026. Features and pricing may have changed since publication.

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What teams usually ask about migration, pricing, setup, data portability, and replacing legacy tools.

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ema vs Cvent

ema vs Bizzabo

ema vs Swoogo

ema vs Eventbrite

ema vs Whova

ema vs Stova

ema vs Cadmium

ema vs EventsAir

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Registration & Attendees

Programme & Content

On-Site & Production

Business

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Can I switch from my current event management platform to ema?

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