Dryfta vs Cvent Comparison

Choosing the right event management platform can significantly impact your team’s productivity and your attendees’ experience. This feature-by-feature comparison between Dryfta and Cvent is designed to help decision makers like you evaluate which solution best aligns with your event’s specific needs—whether you’re organizing academic conferences, enterprise events, or nonprofit fundraisers.

Platform Architecture & IT Features

Feature Dryfta Cvent
On-premise Deployment
Dedicated Instance (Private Cloud)
Data Residency Control
Isolated Database per Customer
Built Specifically for Research Events
SaaS (Shared Cloud)
Single Sign-On (SSO) via OIDC/SAML
Custom Domain & SSL

Abstract Management

Feature Dryfta Cvent
ePosters Gallery
Custom Submission Forms
Multi-round Reviews
Blind Review Support
File Attachments
Reviewer Anonymity
Auto Score Calculation
Reviewer Comments and Feedback

Event Registration

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Multi-track Registration
Custom Checkout Fields
Discount & Promo Codes
Group Registrations
Registrant Type Rules
Waitlist Management
Visa Letter Builder

Program Schedule

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Conflict Management System
Drag & Drop Scheduling
Personalized Schedules
Speaker Self-service Portal
Session Check-in
iCal and Google Calendar Sync

Attendee Networking

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Community Forum
Private Messaging
Interest-based Matchmaking
Meeting Scheduler
Discussion Threads

Badge, Certificate & Communications

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Badge Builder
Certificate Builder
Email Broadcast Tool
Conditional Email Triggers
Attendee Surveys

Mobile Event Apps

Feature Dryfta Cvent
ePosters Gallery
Native iOS & Android Apps
Personalized Agendas
Push Notifications
Private Messaging
In-app Surveys
Live Polling
Offline Access
QR Code Check-in
Session Feedback
Sponsor & Exhibitor Listings

White Label Features

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Custom Domain
Custom Email Address (SMTP)
Custom Favicon

Additional Features

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Custom Workflow Automation
Role-based Access Control
GDPR & Data Compliance Tools
Multi-language Support
Payment Gateway Flexibility (Stripe, Authorize.net, PayPal)
Weekly Vulnerability Scans
Live Training Sessions Included
Webhooks & API Access
Event Website Builder
Custom Ticket Types

Virtual Event Toolkit

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Virtual Meetings (500 participants)
Concurrent Virtual Meetings
Pre-recorded Sessions
Livestream Sessions
Breakout Rooms
Interactive Sponsors Lounge

Event Promotion

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Publish to Event Listing Sites
Track Clicks & Website Visits
Analyze Listing Site Performance

Integrations

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Native Zoom Integration
Salesforce Integration
Vimeo Integration
API Access via Zapier

Donations & Fundraising

Feature Dryfta Cvent
Accept Donations Online
Fundraising Campaign Pages
Track Contributions & Donors

Pricing and Support

Aspect Dryfta Cvent
Affordable Pricing
Pay-as-you-go
Personalized Onboarding
Email + Live Chat Support
Dedicated Account Manager
Free Automated Notifications
Unlimited Events

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This comparison is based on publicly available information as of April 2025. All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. For the most current information, please refer to the official websites of Dryfta and Cvent.