How to Build Your Own Cvent
Replace Cvent with a custom build. Comprehensive event management platform for planning, marketing, and analytics.
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 45 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 45 features
Analytics(6 features)
Real-time dashboards showing registration metrics, attendance rates, and engagement data.
AI-powered engagement scoring based on interaction patterns and session attendance.
Monitor multiple sessions in real-time and track attendance across parallel tracks.
Build custom reports with drag-and-drop report builder and export functionality.
Comprehensive post-event analytics with key metrics, attendance heatmaps, and trends.
+1 more in this category
Registration(4 features)
Pre-event registration workflows with profile building and preference collection.
Customizable online registration forms with branching logic and payment processing.
Plus-one registration and guest pass tracking for events with accompanying attendees.
Automated waitlist queuing and automatic promotion when seats become available.
Check-in(3 features)
On-site badge design and printing with barcode or QR code integration.
Offline-capable mobile check-in application for on-site attendee verification.
Customizable badge designs with attendee photos, barcodes, and session information.
Content(2 features)
Centralized repository for event contracts, agendas, and attendee materials.
Upload and distribute event videos with playback analytics and on-demand access.
Engagement(2 features)
AI-driven recommendations for reminder timing and messaging to improve attendance.
Real-time audience engagement through live polls, Q&A, and interactive surveys.
Finance(2 features)
Comprehensive financial tracking, revenue reporting, and expense management tools.
Multi-currency payment processing with PCI compliance and multiple gateway support.
Marketing(2 features)
Automated email campaigns for event promotion, reminders, and post-event follow-up.
Landing page builder, email campaigns, and social media integration for event promotion.
Program(2 features)
Drag-and-drop session scheduling with conflict detection and room allocation.
Speaker portal for bio management, presentation uploads, and schedule coordination.
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at very easy complexity.