Grip Onsite vs Perfect Venue

Grip Onsite is a suite of tools and services for managing the on-site parts of an event. Attendees can check in at self-service kiosks and receive printed badges, or check in with a printed ticket, badge, or event app. Organizers can view real-time arrival reports, track attendance by session, and use badge scans to manage access to exclusive areas or share sponsored-session leads with sponsors. Bluetooth Smart Badges allow participants to exchange contact details with a button press; location tracking can show booth and session visits, heat maps, and visit duration. Badge choices include laminated or paper formats with customizable size, orientation, and lanyard-hole options, plus an optional RFID sticker. Grip Onsite works on Android, iOS, and the web. It can be used on its own, with Grip Engage or Manage, or alongside a third-party registration system. Setup is generally handled by onsite staff or trained technicians, with self-managed setup available for events using fewer than four terminals. Pricing is on request.

Perfect Venue is private event and group dining management software for hospitality groups. It brings inquiries, proposals, contracts, payments, and banquet event orders together across locations. AI Reply drafts inquiry responses using each location’s menus, spaces, and availability; the platform can also generate and update proposals and BEOs and send reminder emails. Real-time analytics show confirmed and pipeline revenue, with goals and year-over-year comparisons. Its mobile app lets customers respond to inquiries, check calendars, and review event details. Integrations include OpenTable, Tock, Stripe, Square, HubSpot, 7shifts, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, Prismm, Eventbrite, and Zapier. The maker offers a 14-day trial with no credit card required and says its team handles setup and data migration. Support is available by email, live chat, and phone, with a stated typical response time under an hour. The pricing note says from $59/mo (annual); detailed Professional plans cost $199 a month per location with annual billing or $239 a month per location with monthly billing.