Event Platform Comparison

Grip

✅ Embedded

✅ Native app

❌ (Partner required)

✅ AI-powered virtual tools

❌ (Integrates with others)

✅ AI matchmaking, chat, 1:1 meetings

✅ Drag-and-drop

✅ Native app

✅ (via integrations)

✅ Hybrid & virtual-ready

❌ (Integrates with others)

✅ Messaging, matchmaking, meetings

✅ Custom CMS

❌ No mobile app

❌ Not offered

❌ Web content only

✅ Strong reg + abstract mgmt

❌ Not a focus area

✅ Integrated CMS

✅ Native app

✅ OnArrival badge printing

✅ Full suite

✅ End-to-end reg

✅ Appointments, community hub

✅ Built-in tools

✅ Native app

✅ Onsite tools available

✅ Hybrid + virtual

✅ Integrated reg

✅ Chat, speed networking, scheduler

✅ Easy builder

✅ Progressive web app

✅ Via integrations

✅ Basic streaming support

✅ Core strength

✅ Available via integrations

✅ Modern CMS

✅ Native app

✅ SmartBadge™ printing

✅ Full virtual experience

✅ Full-service reg

✅ Smart networking, audience segmentation

ExpoPlatform

✅ Modular CMS

✅ Native app

✅ Badge printing supported

✅ Virtual, hybrid, in-person

✅ Native registration

✅ AI-powered matchmaking, meeting scheduler, lead gen

Stova

✅ Built-in tools

✅ Native app

✅ On-site digital and printed badge solutions via badgeNEXT

✅ Virtual, hybrid, in-person

✅ Full-service reg

✅ AI-powered matchmaking, chat, meeting scheduler, gamification