AddEvent vs. Eventbrite, Calendly, SplashThat, Bizzabo & RSVPify: Why You Should Use Them Together event management

If you’ve ever planned an event, whether it’s a product launch, webinar, conference, or happy hour, you know there’s no shortage of tools to help you manage your event. Platforms like Eventbrite, Calendly, RSVPify, SplashThat, and Bizzabo each bring powerful capabilities to the table.

But where does AddEvent fit into the mix?

It’s a question we hear a lot: “How is AddEvent different from Eventbrite?” or “Do I need AddEvent if I already use Calendly?”

Here’s the short answer: AddEvent doesn’t always replace those platforms — it sometimes can, but more often than not, it works alongside them. If your goal is to maximize attendance, drive calendar engagement, and make it incredibly easy for people to remember to show up to your event, then AddEvent is your best bet.

Let’s clear up some common misconceptions and explain how AddEvent fits into your event tech stack.

Eventbrite: Great for Selling Tickets

Eventbrite is a powerhouse when it comes to event registration, ticketing, and managing large-scale attendee lists. But once someone buys a ticket — what then?

This is where AddEvent shines.

Use Case: You’ve created a beautiful Eventbrite page, sold 500 tickets… but only 300 people show up. Why? Life gets busy. People forget.

How AddEvent Helps: Add our Add to Calendar links and Subscription Calendar links directly to your confirmation emails or post-purchase landing pages. Your attendees can instantly add your event to their personal calendars — Google, Apple, Outlook, and more or decide to follow your subscription calendar so they see all your upcoming events alongside their personal calendars! This little action can mean a big boost in attendance rates.

Calendly: Great for Scheduling

Calendly is built for one-on-one or small group scheduling: think sales calls, coffee chats, or interview slots. It takes care of availability and automation.

But once a meeting is booked, there’s still a risk it gets forgotten or buried in someone’s inbox.

Use Case: You’ve booked dozens of meetings through Calendly for your event or sales team.

How AddEvent Helps: AddEvent offers customizable landing pages and reminder notifications so you can perfectly match your branding. 

SplashThat & Bizzabo: Great for Event Experiences

Platforms like Splash and Bizzabo are ideal for branded event marketing, immersive experiences, and detailed analytics. They’re great when you want to go really big.

But when it comes to the last-mile problem (getting people to actually show up!) calendar integration often takes a backseat.

Use Case: You’ve built a visually stunning landing page with Splash or a complex multi-day conference with Bizzabo.

How AddEvent Helps: Embed an AddEvent Add to Calendar button on your confirmation page or Add to Calendar links in your marketing campaign emails. 

Or embed your calendar on your website so attendees can see everything about your event without needing to leave your page!

Alternatively, share a Subscription Calendar link so your attendees can follow along and never miss a session — especially critical for multi-session conferences or recurring events.

RSVPify: Great for Managing Guest Lists

RSVPify is a solid tool for managing seating arrangements and groupings — perfect for weddings, galas, or parties.

But what about making sure your guests know when and where to show up?

Use Case: You’ve got your guest list. You’re ready to put people in the right seats – but people still forget to show up!

How AddEvent Helps: Include AddEvent share solutions in your confirmation messages to make sure your event lands in their calendar, where it’s more likely to stick. 

Alternatively, if you’re looking for an all-in-one RSVP tool and Add to Calendar solution, AddEvent offers both RSVP forms and landing pages that display Add to Calendar buttons on the confirmation page. 

So… Why AddEvent?

We built AddEvent to solve a simple but often overlooked problem: people don’t always show up — even when they want to. That’s not because they aren’t interested but because they forget.

AddEvent helps close that gap by making it absurdly easy for your audience to save your event to their calendar and stay updated along the way. We want to make sure no important moment is ever missed. 

Key AddEvent Features:

• Add to Calendar buttons & links that work across all major calendar platforms.
• Subscription Calendars for multi-event series or recurring webinars with dynamic updates
• Customizable landing pages and calendar invite experiences
• Embeddable Calendars, RSVP forms, and events lists for easy access on your website
• Automated calendar reminders leading up to an event when using Add to Calendar buttons
• Automated email reminders when using RSVP tools
• Unique Add to Calendar links for appointments with integrated API options

AddEvent Complements Your Existing Tech Stack

• Use Eventbrite to sell your tickets.
  
• Use Calendly to schedule your meetings.
  
• Use SplashThat or Bizzabo to build your event experience.
  
• Use RSVPify to manage your guest list.

Then use AddEvent to get people to show up.

We’re not here to replace all of your event tools — we’re here to amplify them.Ready to boost attendance and make your events unforgettable (and unmissable)? Try AddEvent for free.

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