5 PheedLoop Alternatives & Competitors [+How You Can Choose the Right One]

If you are searching for an alternative to Pheedloop,  you must look for a customizable, scalable, easy-to-use platform with enhanced user experience. You should choose software that offers value for money by providing features and integrations you’ll need during your event’s journey in one place.  

In this blog, you’ll learn about 5 available PheedLoop alternatives. The in-depth analysis is based on market research and verified customer experience. Lastly,  we’ll explain why vFairs is the best choice.

PheedLoop Overview

Best for: Conferences

Before we dive into PheedLoop’s competitors and alternatives, let’s quickly recap its features and the positives and negatives shared by users.

PheedLoop is an all-in-one solution that offers features ranging from registration and ticketing to virtual event hosting and engagement. The platform offers customization options, including an event registration form and website.

However, some users have reported facing issues with reports. Users have also shared how the backend administrator is not intuitive. The settings are not consistent for each module and the platform has a steep learning curve for event planners. Although PheedLoop offers customizations, they come at an additional cost.

Key Features

Mobile App

PheedLoop Go is a hybrid event mobile app that offers around 75 features including interactive schedules, push notifications, badge scanning, lead retrieval, messaging, gamification options, and session check-in capabilities. You can also opt for a white-label version for an additional fee to customize the app.

Event Registration and Ticketing

Event planners can use this module to manage registration, payments, refunds, discounts, and sales. Event planners can generate reports to keep track of event performance. 

The event app allows attendees to manage their tickets, check in, and access their badges. Additionally, the virtual event portal provides access to exclusive content based on the attendee’s registration status.

Event Analytics 

PheedLoop provides organizers insights into attendee behavior, engagement metrics, and event performance. This allows organizers to measure the success of their events, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions for future event strategies.

User Reviews

“I feel it would be better if more of the modules integrated with information from other modules. I have to click lots of extra behind-the-scenes boxes at times.” Shawna D., Small Business.

“Very sophisticated. Many different modules to choose from. Relatively straightforward to use after a somewhat steep learning curve (to learn the intricacies of the system).” Verified User in Non-profit Management.

“The downside is that because it is customizable, you have to pay for all the extras, which can add up and get pricey.” Verified User in Non-profit Management.

“Pheedloop allows you the opportunity to integrate with outside entities. That saved us a lot of time.” Verified User in Non-profit Management.

Pheedloop Competitors You Should Consider

1. vFairs

Best for: Large enterprise and SMB events

vFairs has established itself as a top-tier event management platform, offering organizers a range of products to host events of all types with ease. Be it event ticketing and registration, in-event engagement, networking or post-event analytics, the all-in-one platform adapts to your event management needs. 

With a strong emphasis on customization, vFairs empowers you to tailor every aspect of your event to reflect your unique brand identity and resonate with your audience. The natively built platform guarantees an intuitive user experience, ensures smooth navigation for both organizers and attendees and enhances engagement throughout the event lifecycle. 

Whether it’s a conference, trade show, career fair, or any other type of event, vFairs equips organizers with the tools they need to create memorable and impactful experiences for their attendees.

Besides providing a robust platform, you also get dedicated customer support to augment your event planning committee. You are assigned a dedicated project manager and customer success manager who offer personalized assistance and guidance to organizers at every stage of the event planning and execution process. 

Key Features

Event Registration and Ticketing

With vFairs, you can set up a landing page for your event with multilingual language support and a custom domain. You can choose from a range of templates or opt for a fully customized design. As you create the landing page, you can capture registrations from interested attendees, sponsors and exhibitors to register. 

You can easily drag and drop fields into the form yourself with the self-serve form builder. You can also include conditional logic into the form to hide/show the form field based on the user’s selection to capture information tailored to your user segments. Enable group registrations, dietary restrictions, hotel booking management and more.

You can also add a ticketing module to your registration form and securely collect payments through debit/credit cards or platforms like PayPal and Stripe. Cater to a variety of audiences by creating ticketing tiers and offering discounts.

payment options in a registration form

Mobile App

In-person events are all the rage and having technology to power attendees, exhibitors, and organizers’ experience is non-negotiable. vFairs mobile app offers contactless check-ins for speedy event entry. 

The app is useful for networking with features like instant contact exchange, meeting booking options, chat, and attendee search.

Attendees can easily plan and navigate the event activities by creating personalized agendas, watching recorded webinars on the app and finding onsite booths by using the floor map.

Event planners can boost engagement by sending notifications on the app, allowing polling and Q&As during sessions and adding surveys.

The check-in and badge printing apps also expedite entry at events. Organizers can avoid long lines at reception and save time. The new facial recognition feature, adds an extra layer of security and enhances the attendee experience.

facial recognition check-in

Advanced Event Analytics

As event planners, you can stay informed about the performance of your event before, during and after the event. The reporting features offered for both virtual and onsite events ensure visibility over your event KPIs. 

From event registrations, check-ins, and ticket sales to webinar views, leads capture and virtual log-ins, you can download detailed reports at any time. 

The reporting dashboard also updates stats in real-time, allowing you to make any last-minute adjustments like sending push notifications to attendees to accelerate engagement during the event.

The best part about event reporting is the AI integration which allows organizers to ask a chatbot about event performance and get answers instantly. You can save your time sifting through heaps of data in a spreadsheet and get quick stats by asking a few questions.

Measure Your Virtual Career Fair s Performance With Detailed Reports. min

Virtual Event Platform

While PheedLoop has basic virtual space, vFairs takes it up a notch with immersive virtual venues customized to mirror any space/theme of your choice. Host virtual events that offer an experience way more than a virtual meeting over Zoom.

Get 2D/3D designed lobbies, auditoriums, and virtual exhibit halls. Give exhibitors more value branded virtual booths that support multimedia content uploads, built-in chat, e-commerce capabilities like product listing, and real-time analytics. 

Personalize the experience by utilizing use case-specific features like a job board, product booking and silent auctions.

online product launch event

Interactive Networking and Engagement Features

Get maximum value out of the event with the help of countless networking features. Besides audio/video chat, you can create roundtables for moderated topic-based discussions with up to 16 participants. 

Another fun networking feature is Smart matchmaking. Have attendees fill out a short questionnaire. Pair them with another user using Smart Matchmaking. Once matched, they’ll start a timed video chat with an ice-breaking prompt. Participants can extend the time of the call or choose to exit when the time runs out.

Users can also play games like scavenger hunt, take photos using a photo booth, interact on posts through a live feed, talk to booth reps via chat and booking meetings, and send questions to speakers during webinars.

Gamification and polls for attendee engagement
Gamification and polls for attendee engagement

Advanced Accessibility Features

The platform also ensures maximum accessibility with closed captioning and live video transcriptions during sessions. Attendees can choose an accessibility profile that suits their needs. Some options include seizure-safe, vision impaired, cognitive disability, ADHD-friendly, users with blindness, and motor disabilities.

Your events are also made inclusive with multilingual landing pages on mobile and virtual platform. Don’t leave your session attendees confused by translating content into multiple languages and adding close captioning. 

In terms of design, add diverse avatars within your event design. These small touches make a huge difference in limiting exclusion at events.

User reviews

“I think vFairs’ Event Management Platform is extremely robust and extensive. I like that they have the internal processes and procedures in place to help facilitate our events “soup to nuts.” The coordination and integration between the website, mobile app, on-site representation, and backend support helped us elevate our brand and offer an enhanced experience for our clients and event attendees.” – Sandra D., Small-Business

“vFaris was extremely easy to use, the system was intuitive and really took our annual event to the next level. The onsite badge printing solved so many prior years headaches for us.” – Darci P., Mid-Market

“It is a user friendly platform – one of the standout features of vFairs is its intuitive interface, which makes navigation effortless for users of all technical abilities.” Lisa P, Mid-Market

2. Whova

Best for: Mobile-first events

Whova is an event management platform that offers technology for virtual, hybrid and in-person events. Whova is suitable for conferences, trade fairs, expos, corporate events and community events. The platform offers ticketing, registration, event reporting and virtual event features. 

Some standout features include attendee networking like chat and networking, community building features like community board and engagement features like session rating and polling.

Like Pheedloop, Whova also has a mobile app for check-in, networking, and engagement. However, users have found the app confusing to use and have found inconsistencies between the desktop version and mobile application. 

vFairs on the other hand, offers onboarding training as well as other resources like video demos to explain how to use the mobile app.

User Reviews

“While Whova offers many useful features, navigating through them all can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for new users.” Dionelou P., Founder 

“It is quite overwhelming for first-time users with limited tech background and I think the User Guide could be improved to include some things that may be considered minor. Also, the mobile app should be updated to allow attendees to view event time in local time, as is the case on the web app.” Piniel Z., Small Business

“Difficult to share contacts. The QR code scans access to app and it was not intuitive to connect and share contacts.” Leo G., Environmental Engineering Program Chief

“A major lack of customization is prevalent throughout the system — this, of course, leads to its simplicity.” – MJ C., VP Operations

3. RingCentral Events (formerly Hopin)

Best for: Webinars

RingCentral Events acquired some of the event products of Hopin. Some of the core feature offerings for in-person, hybrid and virtual events by RingCentral Events include video conferencing, messaging, and team collaboration. 

While RingCentral focuses heavily on video-first offerings, it also offers registration, event marketing, and event reporting capabilities. This may sound like a convenient option, but user reviews have found that the email module is clunky. Others reported experiencing technical glitches during the event that disrupted the attendee experience. RingCentral lacks robust event management support as opposed to some other PheedLoop competitors.

User Reviews

“The software is mostly stable; however, I’ve come across a few glitches while working on customization of the landing page. Room for improvement is still present in their customer support response time.” Muhammad J., Verified User

“RingCentral Events can take some time to learn at first, yet once you learn the platform it is smooth sailing.” Verified User in Financial Services

“The UI is a bit clunky still. The UX could be a bit more intuitive and aesthetically pleasing.” Verified User in Non-profit Management

“Simple structure and easy way to create a professional feeling event.” Verified User in Non-Profit Organization

4. Swoogo

Best for: Event Registration

Swoogo offers an intuitive design and user-friendly experience, allowing users to streamline the event management process from start to finish. Its strengths lie in event registration and marketing automation, and insightful reporting. 

However, it may not be the perfect fit for planners who require highly specialized features or in-depth functionality in specific areas. Per Swoogo’s customers, the software has limited customization options and a steep learning curve. Users also shared how they need to integrate third-party tools for their events needs as the platform doesn’t offer those features natively.

User Reviews

“We have had to rely on a few third-party vendors for things like a more robust event app, exhibitor management, and sponsor management. It would be great if these solutions could be incorporated directly into the platform to save us from the hassle of learning several different tools.” –  Carson F., Event Technology Manager.

“One downside to Swoogo is finding external support for it if you do not have an in-house expert or require custom designs. However, Swoogo has released certification classes that can help you improve your skills. Ultimately, you may need some web design/developer skills to fully unlock its potential.” – Luis S, Web Developer.

“I’d say that the configurability of Swoogo can be a bit daunting, at first. The tool has so many bells and whistles, that you need to be sure to take the training courses to ensure you’re getting what you want out of the program.”  Ian D., Field Marketing Manager.

“If you don’t have HTML skills you are somewhat limited in ability to make design changes.” – Tammy W., Small Business Owner.

5. Airmeet

Best for: Networking Events

Designed for both hybrid and virtual events, this PheedLoop alternative offers solutions ranging from webinars to online meetings. Some notable features include a mobile app, real-time event analytics, networking tools, and exhibitor booths. 

The platform’s 3D design is customizable, enhancing attendee interaction and engagement. These elements contribute to a more immersive experience within the event space. However, users on G2 have expressed that the customization options can be improved, especially when it comes to landing page designs.

User Reviews

“Some of our participants found navigating challenging as they were first-time users. Those who joined with a phone found it more of a challenge. Can they use the platform smoothly without having to download the Airmeet app?” – Reeshma S., Verified User

Bugs and quality control issues. Lack of product design foresight. Terrible user feedback when using the product.” – Verified User in Broadcast Media.

“We’ve often been plagued by bugs in their system and are constantly talking to support about getting things fixed. Their reporting isn’t the best either.” – Verified User in Computer Software.

“There are still some features to improve, such as check-in at events. This feature exists, but it doesn’t allow editing post event, which means that if someone arrives late to an event (i.e., party), then these will not show as checked-in, as the event has finished.” – Verified User in IT.

Choose vFairs for Your Next Event

We know the challenges of choosing an event tech vendor that’s worth your time, effort, and pocket. Countless options also make it tricky to make a decision. Add a bad experience to the mix and it gets even ten times harder to trust another vendor.

We address all of this and more in this blog. 

To make things easier, look beyond the basic features and marketing materials of the platforms. Do a deep dive into the platform capabilities and customer experiences of each platform to assess its value. 

You can choose one that fits your needs. 

If you want a reliable, full-service, scalable, and secure platform suitable for large enterprises and SMBs, choose vFairs. 

Compared to PheedLoop, vFairs stands out for:

  • Enhanced customization options
  • Superior scalability for events (big or small)
  • Immersive attendee and exhibitor experience
  • Stronger security features
  • In-depth analytics and reporting
  • Global accessibility features
  • Engaging networking tools

At the same time, vFairs also offers advantages over other mentioned competitors. 

  • Unlike Whova, vFairs offers a consistent event experience across all devices without compromising functionality.
  • While RingCentral Events leans on video-first approach, vFairs offers a complete event ecosystem. You can balance content delivery with engagement.
  • Swoogo does well in event registration but has design limitations for users who lack HTML skills. vFairs provides both robust registration and elaborate design options that can be customized per the needs of your event
  • Airmeet focuses on social networking. vFairs understands the value of networking across broader event experiences and provides specialized features to match each use case.

Ready to transform your event experience? Book a demo to see vFairs event management platform in action.

 

5 PheedLoop Alternatives & Competitors [+How You Can Choose the Right One]

Sarah Shaukat

Sarah is a Content Marketing Lead at vFairs. With a focus on SaaS, event tech and Web3, she has 10 years of experience venturing through writing, marketing and everything in-between. When she isn't working, she loves spending time with her family, traveling and writing poetry.

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