Gather
Virtual space with walk-around avatars and proximity video, used for team socials, offsites and small online gatherings.
- Free plan or free tier
Event management suite for in-person, virtual and hybrid events: registration, venue sourcing, attendee apps and onsite check-in.
Cvent is one of the largest event management platforms, used by corporate event teams and associations that run many events a year. It covers the full cycle: event websites and registration, venue sourcing and hotel room blocks, attendee apps, virtual and hybrid sessions, and onsite tools for check-in and badge printing.
Its strength is breadth. One system holds attendee records, budgets, sessions and sponsor information across events, and it connects to CRM and marketing automation. Its AI features help with tasks such as drafting event content and suggesting sessions to attendees.
That breadth comes with setup work and enterprise pricing, so it suits teams with a steady calendar of events and someone to run the platform. For a single meetup or a small conference, a lighter tool will be quicker. Ask for a demo built around one of your real events.
Not enough info yet on free plan or free tier, live captions, records sessions. Check the tool's own site.
Listing written by HostMet, checked 2026-11-03. Report a correction or request removal. Back to virtual and hybrid events.