The 9 best event software tools in the Netherlands (2026)
How this list came about
For this overview, we reviewed the vendors' own websites and checked that these are genuine providers of event software, with a Dutch office or clear relevance to the Dutch market. We deliberately use neutral, descriptive summaries and no invented scores, so you have an honest starting point for your own research. We link to each provider so you can compare for yourself. When reviewing them, we looked at:
- Event type: whether the software supports physical, online and hybrid events
- Feature coverage: registration, ticketing, event app, badges and check-in or matchmaking
- Registration and check-in: how smoothly the sign-up flow and on-site entry work
- Integrations, integrations with CRM, email marketing, payment providers or your website
- Privacy and GDPR: how participant data is handled, since you are working with personal data
- Relevance to the Netherlands: a Dutch office, language and support, or proven experience with events here
The top 9 event software providers in the Netherlands
Appfront (Amsterdam)
Custom software and app agency that builds event apps and registration processes around your event
Appfront is an Amsterdam software agency that builds custom software, web applications, mobile apps and integrations, and put together this overview. An Appfront event app or registration process is built around your programme, your sign-up flow and your check-in process, tailored to your own set-up, branding and reporting needs. The agency builds the necessary integrations as well, for example with your CRM, email marketing or payment provider. Appfront ranks first as the custom option: for organisers for whom an off-the-shelf package doesn't fit the process.
Want to know more about our approach? See event app development or custom software development.
Get in touch with Appfront →A custom event app and registration built around your event, with integrations to your existing systems, from design through to maintenance.
Weeztix (Amsterdam)
Ticketing platform for festivals, concerts and business events
Weeztix, formerly Eventix, is an Amsterdam ticketing platform that lets organisers sell tickets online for festivals, concerts, theatre, exhibitions and corporate events. The platform offers its own ticket shop that you integrate into your website, access control at the door, reporting, and integrations with external tools. Suited to organisers who mainly want ticket sales and entry well managed.
View Weeztix →Let's Get Digital (Groningen)
Event app, registration and matchmaking for B2B events
Let's Get Digital, based in Groningen, develops event app, registration and matchmaking software for physical, online and hybrid B2B events such as trade fairs, congresses and networking gatherings. Alongside the app, the platform also offers badges, check-in and lead scanning. Suited to organisers who want networking and interaction between participants at the centre.
View Let's Get Digital →Momice (Amsterdam)
End-to-end event management platform for registration and communication
Momice is an Amsterdam event management platform, part of Spotler, that supports the entire process: registration, mailings, an event website, check-in with badges, surveys and an event app. The platform works for live, online and hybrid events and is aimed at marketers and event managers. Suited to organisations that want to combine sign-up, communication and evaluation in one system.
View Momice →Suppliers #5 – #9
#5 Aanmelder.nl (Delft)
Registration & check-inAanmelder.nl, based in Delft, offers software for event registration, ticketing and check-in with QR scanning and badges, plus a platform for online and hybrid events with streaming. Suited to organisations that handle large numbers of registrations and want a smooth entry process on site.
View Aanmelder.nl →#6 CM.com (Breda)
Ticketing & paymentsCM.com, based in Breda, is a publicly listed technology company offering event ticketing alongside a platform for communication and payments. Suited to festivals, venues and events that want to combine ticketing with marketing and payment processing.
View CM.com →#7 Swapcard (Paris)
MatchmakingSwapcard, based in Paris, is an AI-driven event platform for trade fairs, conferences and associations, with mobile and web apps, matchmaking, registration and exhibitor tools. Active at international events, including in the Netherlands. Suited to larger B2B events where networking and exhibitors are central.
View Swapcard →#8 Cvent (United States)
Enterprise eventsCvent is a US provider of event management software with European operations, covering registration, marketing, an event app and check-in with badges. The platform supports physical, virtual and hybrid events. Suited to larger organisations with an extensive, international event programme.
View Cvent →#9 Bizzabo (New York)
B2B eventsBizzabo, based in New York, offers an event management platform for B2B conferences, with registration, an event website, a mobile app, networking, sponsor management and smart badges. Suited to businesses running larger conferences and hybrid events with a strong focus on the attendee experience.
View Bizzabo →All 9 event software providers at a glance
A direct comparison on the key features. Use this table to quickly see which type of provider best suits your event.
| # | Partner | Location | Focus | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appfront | Amsterdam | Custom event app and registration | Organisers with their own event app or a non-standard registration process |
| 2 | Weeztix | Amsterdam | Ticketing for festivals and events | Organisers who mainly want to manage ticket sales |
| 3 | Let's Get Digital | Groningen | Event app, registration and matchmaking | B2B events with a focus on networking |
| 4 | Momice | Amsterdam | End-to-end event management | Organisations combining sign-up and communication |
| 5 | Aanmelder.nl | Delft | Registration, ticketing and check-in | Events with high sign-up volumes and on-site check-in |
| 6 | CM.com | Breda | Ticketing, communication and payments | Festivals and venues that bundle ticketing and payments |
| 7 | Swapcard | Paris | Event app and matchmaking | Larger B2B trade fairs and conferences |
| 8 | Cvent | United States | Enterprise event management | Organisations with an international event programme |
| 9 | Bizzabo | New York | B2B conference platform | Businesses running larger conferences and hybrid events |
Event software package or custom build: when to choose which?
The key decision upfront is whether to set up an existing event software package or have a custom event app or registration process built. This is a fundamental distinction: most providers in this overview supply a package that you configure within its given capabilities, whereas a custom development agency builds software designed specifically around your event.
Choose a package if…
An off-the-shelf package is often the sensible choice if your event is close to the standard, you want to get started quickly and the features on offer are sufficient for your needs.
- Your event resembles what the package supports as standard
- You want to go live with registration or ticketing quickly
- The ready-made features are enough for you
Choose custom development if…
Custom software pays off when your event or registration process departs from what packages offer, when you want your own event app under your branding, or when you need deep integrations with your own systems.
- Your process differs from what packaged products offer
- You want your own event app under your brand identity
- You need deep integrations with your own systems
Or a combination
In practice, a combination is also possible: a package for ticketing, for example, with a custom app or custom integrations around it. A good partner will honestly advise which route delivers the most value in your situation.
- A package for ticketing, custom work around it
- Custom app or custom integrations
- A partner that weighs the options honestly
What should you look for when choosing event software?
Whether you opt for a package, custom software or a hybrid approach, these signals will help you assess a supplier, without passing judgement on any specific company.
Red flags
- No examples of comparable events the software has supported
- Unclear how registration and check-in work in practice
- No integrations with your CRM, email tool or payment provider
- No clear agreements on support during the event itself
- Little attention to privacy and GDPR, even though you are working with attendee data
Warning signs
- The software only partly supports your type of event (in-person, online or hybrid)
- You are pushed into a standard setup that does not suit your event
- The registration flow or app seems illogical when you test it yourself
- No Dutch-language interface or support, even though you need it
- Only a package, with no thinking along about your process
Green flags
- First maps out your programme, registration flow and check-in process
- Shows examples of comparable events
- Lets you try out the registration flow and app in advance
- Offers integrations with your existing systems
- Makes clear agreements on privacy, security and support
Looking for something else?
None of these parties provide exactly what you are looking for, or is your question broader? Then take a look at our other, independent overviews:
- The best custom software agencies in the Netherlands, for bespoke software in general, not specifically for events.
- The best marketplace builders in the Netherlands, for those who want to build a platform or marketplace rather than event software.
Conclusion
Ready-made event software pays off when your event is close to the standard: you set up a package for registration, ticketing or an event app and go live quickly. Custom development pays off when you want an event app or registration process tailored precisely to your event. The eight parties in this overview are genuine vendors with relevance to the Netherlands, from Dutch ticketing and registration specialists to international event platforms. Use the comparison table and the criteria as a starting point, and test the registration flow yourself before you choose.
Want an event app built to measure?
Appfront is an Amsterdam software agency that builds custom event apps, registration processes and integrations. If you have an idea or a specific challenge, we're happy to think it through with you. See our event app development service, read more about custom software development, or get in touch for a no-obligation conversation.
Frequently asked questions about event software
What this article is and isn't. This overview has been put together by Appfront and lists event software relevant to the Netherlands: ready-made packages for registration, ticketing, event apps, badges, check-in and matchmaking. It mainly covers existing packages that you set up and take a subscription to. Appfront comes first as the custom option: for organisers who want a bespoke event app or registration process, because a standard package doesn't fit their process. Want to have an event app developed? See our page on event app development.
Why choose Appfront for custom event software
Most providers supply a package that you configure within the options it offers. Appfront builds an event app or registration process developed specifically around your event, from design through to maintenance, in clear sprints. This is what that difference means in practice.
An event app built around your event
We first map out your programme, your attendee journey and your registration and check-in process, then build the app around them. The sign-up flow, badges, sessions and networking features are set up to your own specification; features you don't use are left out.
Custom event app developmentIntegrations as part of the system
Event software rarely stands alone. We build integrations with, for example, your CRM, email marketing, payment provider or website as a standard part of the project, so registrations and attendee data don't need to be moved back and forth by hand.
Building softwareFrom design to management, from Amsterdam
From Amsterdam, Appfront builds bespoke software, web apps and mobile apps. We work in design and development sprints and remain involved after launch: maintenance, security and ongoing development are all part of the service.
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