Sourcing note: Specific pricing, contract terms, and feature claims about Cvent and other named competitors below are framed structurally or sourced to public materials — Cvent.com, G2 reviews, Capterra, and corporate press releases. We do not invent competitor numbers. Where we describe a model qualitatively (e.g. "annual contract"), the descriptor reflects the company's own public positioning.

Cvent Competitors in 2026: 8 Hotel RFP & Events Platforms Compared

Eight platforms compete with Cvent in adjacent or overlapping spaces. Each was built for a specific buyer with a specific job. This guide describes them with structural honesty — what each company has publicly stated about its target customer — without inventing internal numbers.

By Elza Pereira, Founder · Last reviewed: 2026-05-07

TL;DR. Cvent's main competitors in 2026 fall into three groups: enterprise meetings platforms (Stova, Eventbrite Boost, MeetingPackage), specialized RFP tools (Easy RFP, Bizly, HotelPlanner), and venue-side platforms (Tripleseat, Cendyn). The right alternative depends on company size and use case — boutique MICE agencies and DMCs typically benefit from specialized RFP tools, while enterprises usually evaluate full meetings platforms.

How to read this guide

Eight platforms compete with Cvent in adjacent or overlapping spaces. Each was built for a specific buyer with a specific job. We're going to describe them with structural honesty — what each company has publicly stated about its target customer, its model, and its strengths — without inventing internal numbers we can't source.

If you're doing competitive research as a boutique MICE agency or DMC, jump to the Specialized RFP Tools section. If you run an enterprise events program, the Full Meetings Platforms section is where you'll find the equivalent-class peers.

Group 1 — Full meetings platforms (enterprise scope)

Cvent (the reference point)

Snapshot. Cvent is a publicly traded enterprise meetings platform offering RFP sourcing, registration, attendee mobile app, and lead retrieval. Headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the company was acquired by Blackstone in 2024 per public press releases. Pricing is quoted; see cvent.com for current details.

Best fit: Fortune 1000 enterprises running global strategic meetings management programs.

Stova (formerly Aventri + MeetingPlay + Eventcore)

Snapshot. Stova was formed from the merger of Aventri, MeetingPlay, and Eventcore — confirmed by company press releases in 2022. Stova provides full event lifecycle management including registration, mobile event apps, and venue sourcing for mid-market and enterprise meetings programs. See stova.io.

Best fit: Mid-to-large companies wanting an integrated alternative to Cvent.

Eventbrite Boost / Eventbrite Organizer (large-event tier)

Snapshot. Eventbrite is publicly traded and operates primarily in consumer/SMB event ticketing, with enterprise event registration available through Eventbrite Boost. RFP and venue sourcing capabilities are more limited than Cvent or Stova. See eventbrite.com for the current product breakdown.

Best fit: Public-facing events with ticketing as the primary need.

Group 2 — Specialized RFP & venue sourcing tools

Easy RFP

Snapshot. Easy RFP is a focused hotel RFP automation platform built for boutique MICE agencies and DMCs running 5–30 RFPs per month. It publishes flat pricing — Free, Pro €45/mo, Team €145/mo — and offers self-serve onboarding, white-label proposal exports, and a hotel response database. See easyhotelrfp.com.

Best fit: Boutique agencies (3–15 people), DMCs, corporate offsite organizers.

Bizly

Snapshot. Bizly focuses on instant-book hotel meeting space — a different model from RFP-based sourcing. It serves teams that want to confirm venues quickly without a full bid process. See bizly.com for the current product description and supported markets.

Best fit: Internal corporate teams booking small meetings rapidly.

HotelPlanner

Snapshot. HotelPlanner is primarily a group hotel booking platform with an RFP service for groups requesting blocks. The model is commission-based on the hotel side per HotelPlanner's public service description. See hotelplanner.com for current details.

Best fit: Group room blocks (sports, weddings, large groups) more than complex MICE.

MeetingPackage

Snapshot. MeetingPackage is a meeting room booking platform headquartered in Helsinki. It connects buyers with venue availability through both real-time booking and RFP modes. Pricing is published in some segments and quoted in others — see meetingpackage.com for the current model.

Best fit: EU-based teams seeking real-time meeting room availability.

Group 3 — Venue-side platforms (different angle on the same market)

Tripleseat

Snapshot. Tripleseat sells primarily to venues (restaurants, hotels, unique spaces) as their inbound lead and event management CRM. Planners interact with Tripleseat indirectly when a venue uses it. The buyer is the venue, not the planner. See tripleseat.com for confirmation.

Best fit: Venues; planners encounter it on the receiving end.

Cendyn (eProposal / hotel sales tools)

Snapshot. Cendyn provides hotel-side sales and CRM tools (eProposal, eInsight, etc.) used by hotel chains to manage inbound RFPs. Like Tripleseat, the buyer is the venue. Planners using Easy RFP or Cvent often communicate with hotels using Cendyn on the back end.

Best fit: Hotel chains; planners interact with it indirectly.

Decision matrix — which group fits your job

Your situationGroup to evaluate first
Enterprise SMM, 100+ events/yearGroup 1 (Cvent, Stova)
Boutique agency, DMC, 5–30 RFPs/monthGroup 2 — Easy RFP
Need instant-book vs RFPGroup 2 — Bizly
Large group room blocks (weddings, sports)Group 2 — HotelPlanner
Real-time meeting room availability EUGroup 2 — MeetingPackage
You're a venue (hotel) selecting your inbound CRMGroup 3 — Tripleseat or Cendyn

Frequently asked questions

Who acquired Cvent?

Cvent was acquired by Blackstone in 2024 per Cvent's official press release. Prior owners include Vista Equity (2016) and a public listing prior to that. Lanyon was acquired by Cvent in 2018 and integrated into Cvent's sourcing product line.

What happened to Aventri?

Aventri merged with MeetingPlay and Eventcore in 2022 to form Stova, per company press releases. The Aventri brand is no longer separately marketed; current and former Aventri customers can find updated documentation under the Stova brand.

Is Easy RFP a Cvent alternative?

Easy RFP is a structural alternative for one specific use case — hotel RFP automation for boutique MICE agencies and DMCs. It is not a full Cvent replacement for enterprises that also need attendee management, mobile event apps, and lead retrieval; for those scenarios Cvent or Stova fit better.

What's the smallest team that needs RFP software?

Most teams running 3+ RFPs per month see ROI from RFP software because the time saved on email back-and-forth, hotel response tracking, and proposal formatting compounds. Below that volume, Easy RFP's Free plan (1 RFP/month) often covers the workload without paid tooling.

Which Cvent competitor is best for DMCs?

DMCs (Destination Management Companies) typically benefit from specialized RFP tools rather than full enterprise platforms because the workflow is repeatable RFP sourcing across cities. Easy RFP's Team plan covers the typical DMC workload (5+ team seats, unlimited RFPs, white-label proposal exports).

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