Micepad vs Cvent
A Cvent Alternative for Event Check-in and Badge Printing
Cvent is an enterprise event platform sold via custom quote. Micepad publishes its prices: Free, Starter from $300/event, Pro from $500/event, Enterprise custom. Use Micepad instead of — or alongside — Cvent for on-site check-in and badge printing.
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Published pricing, no sales calls
Cvent pricing is custom quote only. Micepad publishes every plan online: Free, Starter from $300/event, Pro from $500/event. Sign up and see exactly what you'll pay.
Same-day setup vs. weeks of procurement
Cvent implementations typically run through a sales and procurement cycle. Micepad is self-service — import your attendee list and test check-in this afternoon.
Works alongside your existing Cvent registration
Don't rip and replace. Export your Cvent attendee list as CSV, import into Micepad, and upgrade on-site check-in and badge printing without changing your registration workflow.
Use Micepad Instead of — or Alongside — Cvent
Cvent is a full enterprise event management platform covering registration, marketing, venue sourcing, and on-site tools via Cvent OnArrival. Pricing is custom quote only. If you only need check-in and badge printing, you may be paying for modules you barely use. Micepad gives you fast QR check-in, self check-in kiosks, and on-demand name badge printing with published per-event pricing. Already using Cvent for registration? Export your attendee list as CSV, import into Micepad, and use our on-site tools. No API setup, no IT department needed.
Micepad vs Cvent OnArrival: Feature Comparison
See how Micepad stacks up against Cvent OnArrival on the features that matter for on-site event operations.
| Feature | Micepad | Cvent OnArrival |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code Check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Service Kiosk Mode | Yes | Yes |
| On-Demand Badge Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Badge Templates | Yes | Yes |
| Walk-in Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Session-Level Check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Time Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free / from $300 / from $500 / Enterprise custom | Custom quote only |
| Free Tier | Yes — 50 attendees | No |
| Self-Service Sign-up | Instant — no sales call | Requires demo & quote |
| CSV Import from Other Platforms | Yes | Cvent ecosystem |
| Works with Cvent Registration | Yes — via CSV import | Yes |
| Time to First Check-in | Same afternoon | Sales + procurement cycle |
| Contract Required | No — pay per event | Annual contract typical |
Last updated: August 2026. Pricing and features subject to change.
Cvent Pricing Is Custom Quote Only
Cvent is one of the largest event management platforms in the world. Their software covers registration, email marketing, venue sourcing, attendee management, and on-site tools through Cvent OnArrival. For large organizations running dozens of events annually with dedicated event teams, this all-in-one approach can work well.
Cvent does not publish standard pricing. You request a quote through their sales team. We do not publish, quote, or infer Cvent dollar figures. Ask Cvent for a current custom quote if you need their full platform.
If you only need on-site check-in and badge printing, you may be paying for registration software, marketing automation, venue databases, and analytics dashboards you rarely open.
Micepad takes the opposite approach. We focus on on-site check-in and badge printing. Our pricing is published on our website: Free for events up to 50 attendees, Starter from $300/event, Pro from $500/event, and Enterprise custom for 3,000+ attendees. No sales calls required for Free, Starter, or Pro. You can be checking in test attendees the same afternoon.
On-Site Capabilities: Check-in and Badge Printing
Both Cvent OnArrival and Micepad offer QR code check-in, badge printing, self-service kiosks, session tracking, walk-in registration, offline mode, and real-time dashboards. The core on-site feature set overlaps.
Where they differ is everything around the on-site tools. Cvent bundles on-site modules into a custom-quote enterprise platform. Micepad sells them as standalone, published-price tools. Same QR scanning. Same badge printing on thermal printers. Same kiosk mode. Same offline capability. Same real-time sync.
Micepad has checked in 15,000+ attendees for MongoDB across 10 APAC cities. Standard Chartered and HSBC use it for enterprise events. The on-site infrastructure is proven at scale — without requiring a full enterprise platform purchase.
The honest truth: If you need Cvent's full platform — registration, marketing, venue sourcing, and on-site tools in one system — request a custom quote from Cvent. If you already have a registration solution (or don't need one) and just want professional on-site check-in, Micepad delivers those capabilities with published per-event pricing.
Using Micepad Alongside Cvent
This is the approach most of our Cvent customers take. They keep Cvent for registration, email marketing, and attendee management — the things Cvent does well. Then they export their Cvent attendee list as a CSV file and import it into Micepad for on-site check-in and badge printing.
The handoff is simple. Export from Cvent. Import into Micepad. The platform handles deduplication, standardizes names, and flags bad email addresses automatically. Design your badge template in the visual builder. Set up your kiosk stations. On event day, attendees check in through Micepad kiosks and receive their printed badges. Registration data from Cvent flows through via CSV.
This hybrid model gives you Cvent's enterprise registration and marketing capabilities plus Micepad's on-site tools. Because Micepad works via CSV import, you can change your on-site tool without affecting your Cvent registration workflow.
See exactly what you'll pay
No custom quotes for Free, Starter, or Pro. Micepad starts at $300/event, with Pro from $500/event.
Why Choose Micepad Over Cvent for On-Site Check-in
Micepad is purpose-built for on-site event check-in and badge printing.
Transparent Pricing
See our prices now: Free, Starter from $300/event, Pro from $500/event, Enterprise custom. Cvent pricing is custom quote only.
Start in Minutes, Not Weeks
Sign up, import your attendee list, and set up check-in kiosks in one afternoon. No procurement process, no implementation timeline.
Works Alongside Cvent
Keep using Cvent for registration if it works for you. Export your attendee list, import into Micepad via CSV, and run on-site check-in and badge printing separately.
No Vendor Lock-in
CSV import means Micepad works with any registration platform — Cvent, Eventbrite, Luma, or your own system. Switch anytime.
Purpose-Built for On-Site
Micepad focuses on on-site check-in and badge printing. You get a dedicated arrival-desk tool instead of a full enterprise suite you may not need.
Proven at Scale
MongoDB used Micepad to check in 15,000+ attendees across 10 APAC cities. Standard Chartered and HSBC trust Micepad for their events.
When to Choose Micepad Over Cvent
Micepad is the better choice when you need published-price, fast on-site check-in without a full event management platform.
You Only Need On-Site Tools
If you just need check-in and badge printing — not a full registration and marketing platform — Micepad is built for that job.
You Already Use Cvent for Registration
Keep Cvent for registration and use Micepad for on-site check-in and badge printing via CSV import.
You Want Published Per-Event Pricing
Cvent's full platform is sold via custom quote. Micepad starts at $300/event with a free tier and no annual contract for Starter and Pro.
Your Event Is in 2 Weeks
Cvent's sales cycle takes time. With Micepad, sign up now, import your attendee list this afternoon, and test check-in before you leave the office.
You Run Events on Multiple Platforms
Some events on Cvent, some on Eventbrite, some on Luma? Micepad works with all of them via CSV import.
You Want Transparent Pricing
See exactly what you'll pay before signing up. Every Micepad plan is on our website. Cvent pricing remains custom quote only.
Micepad or Cvent: Which should you choose?
Both platforms handle on-site check-in. The difference is scope, pricing model, and how fast you can start.
Micepad is best if you...
- Only need on-site check-in and badge printing
- Want transparent, published pricing
- Need to launch quickly without procurement
- Run events on multiple registration platforms
- Prefer pay-per-event with no annual contract
- Want self-service setup without IT involvement
Cvent OnArrival is best if you...
- Need a full event management platform
- Want registration, marketing, and on-site in one system
- Are evaluating a custom enterprise quote
- Run large event programs with dedicated teams
- Need venue sourcing and supplier management
- Want enterprise-grade reporting and analytics
Many teams use both: Cvent for registration and marketing, Micepad for on-site check-in and badge printing. Export your Cvent attendee list and import into Micepad in minutes.
常見問題
Yes. Export your Cvent attendee list as a CSV file and import it into Micepad. You'll keep using Cvent for registration and event marketing, while using Micepad for on-site check-in and badge printing.
Micepad publishes Free (up to 50 attendees), Starter from $300/event, Pro from $500/event, and Enterprise custom. Cvent pricing is custom quote only — we do not publish or infer Cvent dollar figures. Request a quote from Cvent if you need their full platform.
Cvent is a full event management platform covering registration, marketing, venue sourcing, and more. Micepad focuses on on-site check-in and badge printing. If you only need on-site tools, Micepad has what you need. If you also need registration, Micepad Pro includes registration forms.
Yes. Micepad has checked in 15,000+ attendees for MongoDB across 10 APAC cities. Multiple kiosk stations, offline mode, and real-time sync support large arrivals.
No. Sign up online, import your attendee list, and start setting up check-in. The whole process is self-service. You can be checking in test attendees within 30 minutes of creating your account.
Export your attendee list from Cvent as a CSV file. Import the CSV into Micepad. Set up your badge templates and kiosk stations. You're ready for check-in.
Yes. Micepad uses enterprise-grade encryption for data storage and transmission. We work with enterprise clients including MongoDB, Standard Chartered Bank, and HSBC.
Cvent OnArrival is Cvent's on-site check-in and badge printing module, typically bundled with their enterprise platform via custom quote. Micepad provides the same core on-site capabilities — QR check-in, self check-in kiosks, on-demand badge printing — with published pricing and a free tier. Micepad is self-service and works as a standalone tool or alongside Cvent via CSV import.
Cvent is an enterprise platform with full event management. Eventbrite is primarily a ticketing and registration tool with basic check-in. Micepad is purpose-built for on-site operations: fast QR check-in, self check-in kiosks, and custom name badge printing. You can import attendee lists from both Cvent and Eventbrite via CSV.
Try Micepad free with your next event
Sign up, import your Cvent attendee list, and set up check-in in one afternoon. Your first event is on us. No sales call, no contract.
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