Zinifly vs Cvent Everything for your event, at a price you can see.
Cvent prices its platform by quote. Zinifly is built for markets, festivals, fairs and expos, with vendor applications, booth maps, vendor stores, tickets and your own website, for one published monthly price with free setup and migration.
Switching from Cvent or a spreadsheet? We’ll help move your vendor list over.
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Zinifly vs Cvent: what’s included
Everything in the Zinifly column is included in every plan, with no add-ons to buy.
| Feature | Zinifly | Cvent |
|---|---|---|
| Vendors & applications | ||
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Vendor rewards
Loyalty tiers and referral credits for your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Cvent |
| Booths & booking | ||
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Interactive booth map builder
Draw your layout, assign booths and show vendors on a live map. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Book several dates at once
Vendors pick multiple market days or events in one go. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Cvent |
| Payments & sales | ||
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Online payments with automatic payouts
Booth fees and sales paid online, with split payouts. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Vendor online stores
Vendors sell products online and your market earns a commission. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Cvent |
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Ticket sales with QR check-in
Sell tickets, offer coupon codes and scan attendees in at the gate. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Paid memberships
Membership tiers with automatic renewals for your supporters. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
| Your brand & audience | ||
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Your own event website
A branded website with your logo and colors, built in. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Your own domain name
Run your website on your own domain, with SSL included. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Blog
Publish news and updates for your community. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Cvent |
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Website traffic analytics
See visits and popular pages on your event website. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
| People & programming | ||
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Artists, speakers and performers
Book and list your talent alongside your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Sponsor management
Sponsor tiers and a public sponsor listing. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
| Communication & reporting | ||
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Email announcements
Updates and campaigns to all vendors or a segment. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Reports and analytics
Revenue, bookings and payments in one place. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Cvent |
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Help desk for vendors
Built-in support tickets, so vendor questions don’t get lost in your inbox. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Cvent |
| Pricing & getting started | ||
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One flat monthly price
Not charged per booth, per ticket or per event. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Cvent |
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Free setup and migration
We set up your account and help move your vendor list. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Cvent |
How we compared: the Cvent column reflects what Cvent lists on its public website as of October 17, 2026. A ✗ means we did not find the feature on those pages; it may be available, or added later, so check with Cvent for current details. Cvent also lists venue sourcing, virtual and hybrid events, an attendee event app, exhibitor lead capture and hotel room blocks. Sources: pricing, features, pay-as-you-go, event websites, booth management, memberships. Cvent is a trademark of its owner. Zinifly is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cvent.
One flat price for the whole platform
Cvent licenses its platform by quote. Zinifly publishes one flat monthly price, with every feature included.
Zinifly
- Professional: 750 vendors, 30 events a month
- Enterprise: $399 / month for 2,000 vendors
- Every feature in the table above, on every plan
- 30 days free, free setup and free migration
Cvent
- Professional and Enterprise licenses, priced by quote
- Pay-as-you-go: a per-registration fee plus a share of revenue (amounts not published)
- Special rates for nonprofits
Everything your event runs on, in one place
One platform, one login
Applications, booth maps, payments, tickets, your website and vendor messages live together, so nothing gets copied between tools.
A flat, predictable price
One monthly price for your organization. More booths or events do not raise your bill, up to your plan’s limits.
Your brand, front and center
Your event website runs on your own domain with your logo and colors, and vendors apply on your site.
Free setup and migration
We set up your account and help bring your vendor list and event history across, from Cvent or a spreadsheet.
Support from a real person
Call or text (615) 561-7007, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Central, or email support@zinifly.com.
Try it free for 30 days
Full access to every feature, with no credit card required to start.
Zinifly vs Cvent: common questions
Want to see how your event would run on Zinifly? We’re happy to walk you through it.
Book a live walkthroughIs Zinifly a good alternative to Cvent?
Yes, if you run markets, festivals, fairs or expos and want published pricing. Like Cvent, Zinifly offers event websites on your own domain, booth maps, registration and ticketing with QR check-in, memberships, speaker and sponsor management, email and reports. Zinifly also includes vendor stores with commission, multi-date vendor booking, vendor rewards and a vendor help desk, and you can see the price before you talk to anyone.
How does Zinifly pricing compare with Cvent?
Cvent prices its platform by quote, with Professional and Enterprise licenses and a pay-as-you-go option that charges a per-registration fee plus a share of revenue, as described on its pricing pages on October 17, 2026. Zinifly publishes its prices: Professional is $149 a month and Enterprise is $399 a month, with every feature on both plans and no Zinifly fee per ticket.
Is Zinifly only for small events?
No. Zinifly runs farmers markets, festivals, fairs, trade shows, expos and conferences. Plans differ by how many vendors, events and venues they hold, not by features.
Can you help me switch from Cvent?
Yes. Setup and migration are free. We set up your account and help bring your vendor list and event history across.
Is a custom domain included?
Yes. Your Zinifly event website can run on your own domain, with SSL included in your plan.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Zinifly is free for 30 days with full access to every feature, and no credit card is required to start.
Run your whole event on Zinifly.
30 days free. Free setup. Free migration. Let’s get you up and running.