The best PheedLoop alternative depends on the event you run. Public events that mainly sell tickets need a ticketing tool, conferences with sessions, speakers, exhibitors and badges need a conference platform, and networking-heavy events need a strong attendee app. Check who covers processing charges, what's included at check-in and what you can export.
Organisers who leave PheedLoop tend to head in one of three directions. PheedLoop is an all-in-one event management platform for small teams running big events, from registration to check-in, badges and mobile apps. Some people find that's more than they need and want a simple ticketing tool. Others want a conference app with deeper sessions and exhibitor features. And some want a single platform that handles in-person, virtual and hybrid events with networking at its heart.
Here are nine alternatives, in no particular order, sorted first by approach. A ticketing tool and a conference platform can both take a registration, but they're built for different jobs, and that difference shows up on the day.
Ticketing, conference platforms and networking apps
Ticketing first. Ticket Tailor is an event ticketing platform for selling tickets online. pretix handles ticket sales for conferences, exhibitions and museums, with multi-lingual events. Luma is invitation-first, letting community hosts invite guests and sell tickets. Eventeny is aimed at festivals and markets as well as general events, with planning and ticketing together.
Conference and event platforms. Cvent is a large suite that spans event management, marketing, attendee engagement, webinars and venue sourcing. Accelevents brings registration, badge printing, agenda management and an event app into one platform across event formats. Eventzilla is registration-led, focused on managing sign-ups and engaging attendees.
Networking and attendee apps. Swapcard combines registration, an event app and exhibitor tools with AI matchmaking for attendees. Whova puts the attendee app, online registration and event marketing under one product, for in-person, hybrid and virtual events.
Nine PheedLoop replacements, one line each
Listed A to Z, with one plain line on who each platform is for.
Accelevents
Best for: Organisers running in-person, virtual and hybrid events who want registration, badge printing, agenda management and an event app together on one platform.
Cvent
Best for: Larger event teams wanting one suite for event management, marketing, attendee engagement, webinars and hotel or venue sourcing.
Eventeny
Best for: Festival, market and event organisers who want planning, management, organisation and ticketing handled in one all-in-one tool.
Eventzilla
Best for: Organisers whose main job is registrations, with attendee engagement tools and a vendor pitch built on more sign-ups for less work.
Luma
Best for: Community hosts who want to set up events, invite guests and sell tickets from an invitation-first platform.
pretix
Best for: Conferences, exhibitions and museums selling tickets to multi-lingual events, with a wide feature range aimed at venues.
Swapcard
Best for: Events where networking matters most, pairing registration and an event app with exhibitor tools and what the vendor calls AI matchmaking.
Ticket Tailor
Best for: Event creators whose main need is selling tickets online, without a conference app wrapped around it.
Whova
Best for: Teams running in-person, hybrid or virtual events who want the attendee app, online registration and event marketing tools from a single product.
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Side-by-side view for organisers
| Tool | Approach | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Accelevents | Registration, badges and event app | Badges, agendas and an app across event formats |
| Cvent | Enterprise event suite | Large teams spanning events, webinars and venue sourcing |
| Eventeny | Festival and event planning with ticketing | Festivals, markets and general events with ticketing |
| Eventzilla | Registration-led event management | Managing registrations and keeping attendees engaged |
| Luma | Community event hosting | Invitation-first community events with ticketing |
| pretix | Ticketing for conferences and venues | Multi-lingual ticket sales for conferences and museums |
| Swapcard | Networking-led event platform | Attendee networking, AI matchmaking and exhibitor tools |
| Ticket Tailor | Ticketing for event creators | Selling tickets online through a dedicated ticketing platform |
| Whova | Event app with registration | Attendee app, registration and marketing under one product |
Advice for organisers choosing what's next
Start with the event, not the platform. Write down who's coming, how they register, whether there are sessions and speakers, whether exhibitors need leads, and what happens at the door. That one page will tell you whether you need ticketing, a conference platform or a networking app, before you've booked a single demo.
Don't pay for depth you won't use, and don't squeeze a conference into a ticketing tool either. If you're still working out the wider options, my guide to event registration software covers the sign-up side in more detail, and my list of event apps for attendees looks at the app side. Treat every claim a vendor makes about itself as theirs until you've run a real event through it.
Processing charges, badges and getting your data out
Event tools split into those built to sell tickets to the public and those built to run a conference with sessions, speakers, exhibitors and badges. The commercial model often differs between the two, and the small print is where switching organisers get caught out.
Before you switch, ask three questions. Who covers the card processing charges: you, the attendee, or is it folded in? Are badge printing and check-in included, or are they an add-on you'll discover a fortnight before the event? And can you export every registration and session record when you leave, in a format you can open without the vendor's help?
That last one matters more than it sounds. Your attendee history is how you sell the next edition, and you don't want it locked inside a platform you've stopped using. Once you've got answers, test with a real registration form and a check-in run, using a handful of colleagues as attendees. Badge printers, QR scanners and slow venue wifi have a way of exposing problems that a demo never will.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do organisers look for PheedLoop alternatives?
Usually fit. Some want simpler ticketing for public events, some want a conference app with deeper session and exhibitor features, and some want a platform built around attendee networking.
What's the difference between ticketing software and a conference platform?
Ticketing software is built to sell tickets to the public. A conference platform is built to run the event itself, with sessions, speakers, exhibitors, badges and an attendee app.
Who covers card processing charges on event platforms?
It varies by platform and by how you set it up. Some let you pass charges to attendees and some don't. Ask before you sign, and check how it shows on the checkout page.
Is badge printing usually included?
Not always. Some platforms include badge printing and check-in, while others treat them as an add-on. Confirm it early, especially if you're running an in-person event.
Can I export my attendee data if I switch platforms?
You should be able to, but check what's included: registrations, session attendance, exhibitor leads and custom form answers. Export a test file during the trial to see the format.
How should I test an event platform before committing?
Build a real registration form, register a few colleagues, then run a check-in with the badges and scanners you'll use on the day. It's the quickest way to find gaps.
