Event Anywhere vs Micepad

Event Anywhere is a platform for taking in-person events online or running them in a hybrid format. It handles registration, ticketing and payments, and provides audio, video, chat messaging and screencasts for event communications. Attendees can network and meet exhibitors in a virtual expo hall, then continue conversations later with audio notes, video or chat messages. Engagement analytics cover interactions, sessions and virtual footfall. Organizations can tailor colors, fonts, interface elements and logos, while the site describes white-label options for event management companies. The first event is offered free for up to 100 users, with community-site access for up to 30 days after the live event; branding customization is excluded and fair use applies. The service is available on the web and as an extension, including a screen recorder distributed through the Chrome Web Store. The pricing page says it works best in Chrome, Edge or Firefox on a desktop or laptop and cautions that other browsers may have issues. The maker also describes a ChatGPT-powered AI co-presenter for live streams with voice features, polls, Q&A and chat.

Micepad provides event registration, check-in, badge printing, and attendance tracking for conferences, tradeshows, corporate events, and other gatherings. Its check-in app scans attendee QR codes and can mark a guest present in under three seconds per person. The app can search names and print badges offline, then sync records when connectivity returns. Attendee lists can be imported by CSV from services such as Cvent, Luma, and Eventbrite, and the app connects to Brother and Zebra thermal printers. For virtual events, Micepad lists live streaming through Zoom, YouTube, Vimeo, or RTMP, with Q&A, polls, and breakout rooms. Exhibitors can scan badge QR codes, add notes, tags, and qualification scores, then export leads as CSV. The plans include a free option for up to 50 attendees, Starter at $300, paid once, and Pro at $500, paid once; Enterprise pricing is custom. Micepad lists virtual expo booths, advanced networking, and a branded mobile app.