Events500 vs VenueOpsHQ
Events500
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venueopshq.comSide by side
| Figure | Events500 | VenueOpsHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $149/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Event Venue Management Software | 7.6 (#11) | 7.4 (#16) |
| Product | Events500 is event venue management software for sales, operations and finance teams managing enquiries, bookings, documents, reporting and customer communication. | VenueOpsHQ is event venue management software for bookings, contracts, and payments. |
| Reporting | The maker says Events500 includes more than 40 reports and configurable dashboard views. | Revenue reporting monitors conversion, utilization, and outstanding balances with live dashboards. |
| Security | The API documentation says protected requests use a bearer token obtained with client credentials and JSON Web Token authentication. | VenueOpsHQ describes itself as one secure operating system built for venue workflows. |
Plans
In their own words
Events500
Events500 is browser-based venue management software for sales, operations, and finance teams. It is presented for UK venues handling conferences, weddings, sports hospitality, meetings, and private events. The event diary shows activity by day, week, or month. Booking data can produce online proposals and contracts for customers to review and sign. A drag-and-drop table planner stores guest names, menu choices, and dietary requirements. A customer portal shares selected documents, seating plans, and files. Customers can pay invoices through the venue’s chosen payment provider. Online bookings can be embedded on a venue website or connected to Venue Directory’s Instant Book. Events500 includes more than 40 reports and configurable dashboards. Listed integrations include QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Finance, Stripe, Worldpay, Global Payments, Microsoft 365, Azure SSO, Gmail, Rezlynx, Artifax, Venue Directory, WedPro, Venue Performance, Meetings Intelligence, and Two Circles. Its REST API can read booking and event data, check room availability, and create bookings, events, and contacts. Pricing is available on request.
VenueOpsHQ
VenueOpsHQ has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.