Comments on: Need to create an online event registration system

Question: Need to create an online event registration system

strangeleftydoublethink — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:48:09 -0800

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.

By: Mozzie

Mozzie — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:02:39 -0800

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.

By: Mozzie

Mozzie — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:05:24 -0800

My local Meeting Planning International Chapter uses

http://www.cvent.com/

I have no experience with it though.

By: Ike_Arumba

Ike_Arumba — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:10:16 -0800

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.

By: TomMelee

TomMelee — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:40:06 -0800

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. :)

By: bradlands

bradlands — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:38:29 -0800

EventWax is a relatively new, hosted system that looks very promising. I am considering using it for a few upcoming events.

By: eply

eply — Thu, 31 May 2007 10:00:19 -0800

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.