Cvent vs Webex Events (formerly Socio)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Event Management Software. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Cvent ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Event planners and marketing teams running conferences, webinars, and in-person events. The most feature-rich platform for complex, large-scale corporate events and conferences.
At a glance
| Cvent | Webex Events (formerly Socio) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Event Management Software | #3 / The 11 Best Event Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Enterprise-scale complex events | Best-in-class mobile event app |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quote-based, from $12k/yr) | $$$ (From $3.5k/event) |
| HQ | Tysons, VA, USA | Indianapolis, IN, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 2016 |
Cvent
The most feature-rich platform for complex, large-scale corporate events and conferences.
www.cvent.comWebex Events (formerly Socio)
The top choice for mobile-centric events with a focus on community and engagement.
www.webex.com/events.htmlMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.