Event platform resources

Guides for evaluating event apps and testing organizer and attendee workflows.

This page lists six guides for evaluating event software. The full set is in event apps and software, and guides to live sessions and remote attendees are in virtual and hybrid events. To compare against ConferenceTap itself, see the features and how pricing works.

  1. Best conference apps in 2026: 12 options compared

    Twelve conference apps compared: who each one fits, how it is priced, the published figures we could verify, strengths, watch-outs, and demo tests to run.

  2. How much does a conference app cost in 2026?

    Compare conference app pricing models, published vendor prices, and ticket fees. Work through the full registration cost for a 400-person event.

  3. Conference app features checklist: what to test in a demo

    A demo checklist for conference app features. For each feature: what to look for, a test to run live in the demo, and the gap we see most often.

  4. How to choose a conference app: an organizer’s checklist

    Compare conference apps using real organizer tasks, an editable evaluation worksheet, and questions about pricing, support, and attendee access.

  5. How to evaluate event management software before you buy

    Map your registration, agenda, communications, and reporting workflows before choosing event management software. Includes an editable evaluation worksheet.

  6. How to Scale Your Event Without Losing Its Core Appeal

    Discover proven strategies for scaling events while preserving authenticity. Learn how to expand your audience and maintain quality as you grow.