Need to create an online event registration system

May 29, 2007 2:48 PM

I'm looking for online event registration/management tools. Can be hosted or an app that I can use on my own server (prefer the latter).

Should allow for easy registration form building, tie it to secure payment system, and be easy to export data for printing name tags and other such event tasks.

posted by strangeleftydoublethink to computers & internet (6 comments total)

I use Regonline. Most people and companies that I know use Regonline.

www.regonline.com

It isn't perfect, and it's web-based not something you can have on your server. But it does most things that you need it to do and does them really well. They are also very good about helping you make it do anything that you need it to do but it maybe doesn't want to do.

Downside is cost [I got my account years ago and the prices now are way higher] Also, to link your credit card processing in they charge a high initial set-up fee. So if you are doing a one-off event you may want to look into something else.
posted by Mozzie at 3:02 PM on May 29, 2007

My local Meeting Planning International Chapter uses

http://www.cvent.com/

I have no experience with it though.
posted by Mozzie at 3:05 PM on May 29, 2007

I know people who have used cvent and they have spoken highly of it. They host it, no option for you to have it on your server.
posted by Ike_Arumba at 3:10 PM on May 29, 2007

For sporting events, etc, our NPO uses Active.com, and it's been very successful. Also hosted.

The upside of them hosting is redundancy should there be a problem. :)
posted by TomMelee at 3:40 PM on May 29, 2007

EventWax is a relatively new, hosted system that looks very promising. I am considering using it for a few upcoming events.
posted by bradlands at 5:38 PM on May 29, 2007

I work for a company that provides online registration services. There are lots of factors to consider when making a decision and the one you choose really depends on your requirements. If you are interested you can download our Event Planners guide to online registration (link - www.eply.com/downloads/event_planner_guide_to_online_registration.pdf) or a file with 5 questions to ask before signing up with a provider (link - www.eply.com/downloads/ask_these_5_questions.pdf). Yes, we wrote the information, but specifically to help people ask the right questions and make the best decision for their situation. I will be happy to speak with you and give you some advice.
posted by eply at 10:00 AM on May 31, 2007