The right registration platform does more than just process payments. It shapes the attendee experience, supports your event's goals, and can even make or break your bottom line. Yet, with so many options out there, picking the right one can take hours of tedious internet research. That’s where this guide comes in. We’ve done the legwork for you and compared the strengths and limitations of the top event registration platforms head-to-head. There’s no fluff, just a straight-up comparison to help you choose the MVP for your event.

Platform Breakdowns

RegFox

RegFox is a powerful yet simple registration platform built for organizers who want full autonomy without paying painful percentage fees. With flat-fee pricing, customizable registration pages, and robust tools that are intuitive to use, RegFox helps you create professional, branded experiences without limits. Whether you're hosting a small workshop or a massive multi-day conference, RegFox is built to power your event registration.

Eventbrite

Eventbrite is one of the most recognized names in the industry, and its setup makes it easy for smaller events to get discovered by the public, but it comes with tradeoffs. Fees are high (and climbing), customization options are limited, and you have to display other events on your page. Using Eventbrite can eat into your revenue and brand consistency.

Knack

Knack is less of an event registration platform and more of a custom app and database builder. It’s a good choice if you’re looking to create internal tools, staff portals, or databases beyond registration. That said, it requires more technical knowledge and may fall short of event-focused features that most organizers need.

Cvent

Another popular tool, Cvent, is loaded with enterprise-level tools, integrations, and conference management features. A heavyweight in the event space, it’s built for big operations and requires deep pockets. For many smaller teams and independent event organizers, the platform is overwhelming and expensive. They end up paying for features that they neither need nor use. 

Whova

With its features like networking, gamification, and mobile app, Whova is a key player when it comes to attendee and community engagement. The platform also offers contactless check-in, codeless web page creation, and a single dashboard for setting up the event registration function. It’s important to note, however, that registration functionality can feel limited, and fees climb depending on usage. 

Splash

Splash is well-known by marketers for its beautifully designed event pages and branded touchpoints. If you're hosting a product launch, brand activation, or virtual VIP experience, Splash helps make things look slick. That said, Splash has received criticism for the learning curve, lack of customer support, unaffordability, and steep price.

So, Which Event Registration Software Is Actually the Best?

When you take a look at the scoreboard, every platform on this list has a purpose. Some prioritize exposure; some focus on enterprise, others lean into design, and so on. But if you’re like most event organizers, you probably need flexibility, control, and affordability all rolled into one—and that’s where RegFox stands out.

The flat fee and capped pricing model lets you keep more of your hard-earned revenue. The branding autonomy gives you total control over the design and registration page flow. The data analytics tools provide insights that help you continuously improve your event. 

Whether you’re a one-person show or managing a complex team, RegFox helps you run a clean, professional event—without sacrificing your budget, your brand, or your sanity.

Ready to Make Registration the Easiest Part of Your Event?

Your attendees deserve an easy and enjoyable registration experience, and you deserve a tool that works for you, not against you. With RegFox, you’ll spend less time fighting with software and more time creating incredible events.

No bloated features. No percentage-based fees. Just a customizable, organizer-friendly way to launch your next event like a pro.

Get started with RegFox today—or reach out to our support team if you have questions—and make registration the part of your event that you never have to worry about again.

Here to help you have the best event ever!

— The RegFox team

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