Eventsforce

Overview

Eventsforce is a web-based platform for organizing events, from registration and marketing to attendee communications and reporting. It suits teams coordinating in-person, hybrid or virtual programmes, including awards and abstract submissions. Its breadth is the draw; custom, usage-dependent pricing and the absence of event staffing or hardware make it a less complete fit for organizers seeking an outsourced event service.

Key features

Event websites, customizable registration forms, automated communications and agenda-publishing tools cover much of the work before an event opens. Organizers can also handle group bookings, check-in and session attendance, with ticketing, badge printing and payment processing supporting event-day operations. Bringing those tasks together can help teams avoid splitting registration and attendance across tools, but Eventsforce does not build events for clients or supply the people and equipment to run them.

Eventsforce Mobile offers branded apps with personalized agendas, QR scanning, notifications, polls, surveys, maps, meeting booking and engagement reporting. That range is useful when attendees need more than a schedule, though it makes most sense for events prepared to use an app as part of their attendee experience. The platform also supports awards and abstract management, extending its use beyond standard event registration.

API integrations cover systems such as CRM, finance, membership, security, payment gateways, mobile apps and corporate websites; Salesforce is specifically named. Payment options include PayPal Commerce, Square, Stripe and Adyen, with choices varying by country. The FAQ says browser traffic to Eventsforce servers uses HTTPS with TLS 1.1 or higher, and that core servers are in the EU with separate databases for each client.

Pricing

Eventsforce is paid software with custom pricing. Quotes depend on usage, including registrations or awards, and selected add-ons; packages may be annual or fixed-cost multi-year agreements. That approach can suit organizations whose event needs vary, but it makes costs harder to compare before discussing the intended setup.

• Essential: custom pricing. Includes event websites, customizable registration forms, unlimited ticketing and pricing, Stripe payment gateway, a check-in app, Help Centre and live chat. It covers core event setup and check-in, but not the group-ticketing features or higher-tier support.
• Professional: custom pricing. Adds group ticketing, group invitations, group sessions, group packages and pricing, plus live phone support. It is the more relevant tier for events handling attendees in groups; the extra functionality is less compelling for simpler individual bookings.
• Enterprise: custom pricing. Adds Zapier integrations, open API access, custom payment gateway integration, personalized onboarding and a dedicated account manager. Those additions suit teams needing more integration flexibility or a closer implementation relationship, rather than organizers with straightforward workflows.

Dedicated onboarding and tailored training are described, with around four weeks recommended to get a solution running. Client support is included at no charge and available 24/5 by live chat, email or phone, based in the UK and USA. This is meaningful support for a substantial setup, although the four-week planning horizon may not suit a last-minute launch.

Platforms

Eventsforce supports web, Android and iOS, and provides an API. Its mobile app options give attendees access to event tools on mobile, while the web platform covers organizer workflows.

Who it's for

Eventsforce is a strong candidate for organizations managing multi-format events that need registration, attendee communications and on-site participation under one platform. Group ticketing, session attendance and branded mobile tools are particularly relevant to larger or more involved programmes. It is less suitable for organizers who need an event production service, staffing or hardware alongside software.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Covers planning, registration, marketing, communications and reporting across in-person, hybrid and virtual events.
• Pros: Branded mobile apps combine agendas and practical tools such as QR scanning with attendee engagement features.
• Pros: Group booking, check-in, session tracking, badge printing and payment processing address both registration and attendance needs.
• Pros: Included 24/5 support and tailored onboarding provide help for teams implementing a broad event system.
• Cons: Custom pricing tied to usage and add-ons makes upfront budget comparison difficult.
• Cons: The platform does not provide event staff, hardware or event-building services, leaving delivery responsibilities with the organizer.
• Cons: The recommended four-week setup period is a constraint for teams working to a short deadline.

Alternatives

For awards-focused workflows, Awards Management Software and Event Registration Software are useful category starting points; Event Management Software covers the broader event platform category.

Judgify is worth considering for awards teams that want a freemium option: its free Basic plan allows 100 submissions per event, five categories and one private judging round, with self-serve support. Zealous may suit a smaller program seeking a free entry point, with 20 submissions and one program on its free plan. Accolade offers a no-expiry free plan capped at one event, 50 guests, one seat, 50 nominations and three judges, making it a more limited option for trying an awards workflow.

Evessio, AwardStage, Awards Flow, KumulAwards and OpenWater Grant Management are other options to compare for awards or grant-management needs.

Verdict

Choose Eventsforce if your team needs one platform for event registration, communications, attendee management and mobile engagement across multiple event formats. Its strongest case is the combination of operational breadth with included support and onboarding. Look elsewhere if upfront price certainty or a provider that supplies staff, equipment or event delivery is essential.