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Cvent vs OpenWater Virtual Conference Platform comparison

Cvent and OpenWater are both solutions in the Virtual Events Platforms category. Cvent is ranked #10, while OpenWater is ranked #15. Cvent holds a 3.1% mindshare in VEP, compared to OpenWater’s 2.1% mindshare.
Cvent
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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Cvent
Ranking in Virtual Events Platforms
10th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenWater Virtual Conferenc...
Ranking in Virtual Events Platforms
15th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Virtual Events Platforms category, the mindshare of Cvent is 3.1%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenWater Virtual Conference Platform is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Events Platforms Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cvent3.1%
OpenWater Virtual Conference Platform2.1%
Other94.8%
Virtual Events Platforms
 

Comparisons

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Overview

Our event management system automates and simplifies the entire event planning process. Starting with sourcing your venue and ending with custom dashboards and reports after your event. We have everything covered.

Cvent

Provide your audience with an intuitive and engaging virtual conference experience through OpenWater software. Our enterprise grade virtual event software delivers high quality broadcasts at scale. We are a proven partner here to help you grow through a remote conference platform.

OpenWater
 

Sample Customers

DMA, Lincoln, CUE, Dublin Convention Bureau, Taj hotels palaces resorts safaris
ISPOR, American Association of Geographers, AAPT Physics Education, American Astronomical Society, LSA Law & Society Association
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