Micepad vs Cvent
The Affordable Cvent Alternative for Event Check-in
Looking for a Cvent OnArrival alternative? Cvent requires custom enterprise quotes ($15,000-$50,000+/year). Micepad starts at $475/event with a free tier. Same QR check-in and badge printing. Or use Micepad alongside Cvent for on-site only.
Start for FreeUse Micepad Instead of — or Alongside — Cvent
Cvent's full platform typically runs $15,000-$50,000+/year. It covers registration, marketing, venue sourcing, and on-site tools via Cvent OnArrival. But if you only need check-in and badge printing, you're paying for a platform you'll barely use. Micepad gives you fast QR check-in, self check-in kiosks, and on-demand name badge printing at $475/event. Already using Cvent for registration? Export your attendee list as CSV, import into Micepad, and use our on-site tools. No API setup, no IT department needed. Switching from Eventbrite? Micepad handles Eventbrite check-in imports too.
Micepad vs Cvent OnArrival: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Micepad | Cvent OnArrival |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code Check-in | ||
| Self-Service Kiosk Mode | ||
| On-Demand Badge Printing | ||
| Custom Badge Templates | ||
| Walk-in Registration | ||
| Session-Level Check-in | ||
| Offline Mode | ||
| Real-Time Dashboard | ||
| Transparent Pricing | From $475/event | Custom quote only |
| Free Tier | Yes — 50 attendees | |
| Self-Service Sign-up | Instant — no sales call | Requires demo & quote |
| CSV Import from Other Platforms | Cvent ecosystem only | |
| Works with Cvent Registration | Yes — via CSV import | |
| SmartKiosk Hardware | Available to rent/buy | Third-party hardware |
| Time to First Check-in | Same afternoon | Weeks (sales + procurement) |
| Contract Required | No — pay per event | Annual contract typical |
| ISO 27001 Compliant |
Why Choose Micepad Over Cvent for On-Site Check-in
Micepad is purpose-built for on-site event check-in and badge printing.
Transparent Pricing
See our prices right now: $475/event for check-in, $600 with badges. No 'contact sales' page, no custom quotes, no waiting.
Start in Minutes, Not Weeks
Sign up, import your attendee list, and set up check-in kiosks in one afternoon. No procurement process, no implementation timeline.
Works Alongside Cvent
Keep using Cvent for registration if it works for you. Export your attendee list, import into Micepad via CSV, and get better on-site tools at lower cost.
No Vendor Lock-in
CSV import means Micepad works with any registration platform — Cvent, Eventbrite, Luma, or your own system. Switch anytime.
Purpose-Built for On-Site
Micepad does one thing well: on-site check-in and badge printing. You get a focused tool instead of a platform with 50 features you'll never open.
Proven at Scale
MongoDB used Micepad to check in 15,000+ attendees across 10 APAC cities. Standard Chartered and HSBC trust Micepad for their events.
When to Choose Micepad Over Cvent
Micepad is the better choice when you need affordable, fast on-site check-in without a full event management platform.
You Only Need On-Site Tools
If you just need check-in and badge printing — not a full registration/marketing platform — Micepad does it better for less.
You Already Use Cvent for Registration
Keep Cvent for registration and use Micepad's faster, more affordable on-site tools via CSV import.
You're Paying for Features You Don't Use
Cvent's full platform runs $15,000-$50,000+/year. If you only use the on-site check-in tools, that's expensive overkill. Micepad starts at $475/event.
Your Event Is in 2 Weeks
Cvent's sales cycle takes weeks or months. With Micepad, sign up now, import your attendee list this afternoon, and test check-in before you leave the office.
You Run Events on Multiple Platforms
Some events on Cvent, some on Eventbrite, some on Luma? Micepad works with all of them via CSV import.
You Want Transparent Pricing
See exactly what you'll pay before signing up. Every price is on our website. No custom quotes, no surprise fees.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Export your Cvent attendee list as a CSV file and import it into Micepad. You'll keep using Cvent for registration and event marketing, while using Micepad's more affordable on-site check-in and badge printing tools.
Micepad starts at $475/event for check-in (250 attendees) or $600 with badge printing. There's a free tier for small events. Cvent's full platform typically runs $15,000-$50,000+/year and requires custom quotes through their sales team.
Cvent is a full event management platform covering registration, marketing, venue sourcing, and more. Micepad focuses on on-site check-in and badge printing. If you only need on-site tools, Micepad has what you need at a fraction of the cost. If you need registration too, Micepad's Event Hub plan ($750/event) covers that.
Yes. Micepad has checked in 15,000+ attendees for MongoDB across 10 APAC cities. Multiple kiosk stations, offline mode, and real-time sync ensure reliable check-in at any scale.
No. Sign up online, import your attendee list, and start setting up check-in. The whole process is self-service. You can be checking in test attendees within 30 minutes of creating your account.
Export your attendee list from Cvent as a CSV file. Import the CSV into Micepad (takes seconds). Set up your badge templates and kiosk stations. You're ready for check-in. The whole process takes less than an hour.
Yes. Micepad is ISO 27001 compliant with encrypted data storage and transmission. We work with enterprise clients including MongoDB, Standard Chartered Bank, and HSBC.
Cvent OnArrival is Cvent's on-site check-in and badge printing module, typically bundled with their enterprise platform at $15,000-$50,000+/year. Micepad provides the same core on-site capabilities — QR check-in, self check-in kiosks, on-demand badge printing — starting at $475/event with a free tier. The key difference: Micepad is self-service (no sales call needed) and works as a standalone tool or alongside Cvent via CSV import.
Cvent is an enterprise platform with full event management. Eventbrite is primarily a ticketing and registration tool with basic check-in. Micepad is purpose-built for on-site operations: fast QR check-in, self check-in kiosks, and custom name badge printing. You can import attendee lists from both Cvent and Eventbrite via CSV and use Micepad for superior on-site check-in at a fraction of the cost.
Try Micepad free with your next event
Sign up, import your Cvent attendee list, and set up check-in in one afternoon. Your first event is on us. No sales call, no contract.
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