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Using a professional set of tools makes executing successful events simpler and more efficient. The key is to use event tools tailored to your event needs and organisational requirements. In this article, we introduce ten popular tools that make life easier for event planners using an event management platform.
January 1, 2025
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January 3, 2025
Marc Blindenbacher
With over 20 years of experience in the event industry, both as an organizer and in the development of digital technologies for events, Marc combines his extensive expertise with a Master's in Digital Business Management and a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing.
An event planning tool is a software solution that helps organisations and event managers efficiently plan, execute, and evaluate events. From event conception to venue selection and attendee registration, there are numerous helpful tools available. Professional event software like Oniva, alongside other tools, can streamline event management and make the process more automated. Examples of events that can benefit from these tools include conferences, trade shows, webinars, corporate gatherings, and public events.
Benefits of using event planning tools
Time-saving: Automates processes like registrations and payment handling.
Professionalism: Ensures consistent communication and a polished external appearance.
Improved organisation: Helps maintain clarity in potentially chaotic event environments.
Data management: Centralises storage and usage of attendee data.
Scalability: Suitable for small meetings as well as large conferences.
Flexibility: Usually cloud-based, allowing access to the event management platform from anywhere.
The 10 best event tools for 2025
Oniva
Eventlokale
Loop
Chat GPT
Interprefy
Mentimeter
Canva
Coople
Microsoft Teams
What are the 10 best tools for digital event planning in 2025?
1. Simplify event management with Oniva
Oniva provides a comprehensive event management platform designed to streamline and automate processes, from event invitations and registrations to on-site check-ins. This user-friendly event tool features a flexible registration logic and robust security functionalities. By integrating various capabilities, Oniva enables organisations to automate processes while retaining full control of their event data. Additionally, Oniva offers detailed analytics, allowing event organisers to effectively monitor participation and engagement metrics.
Functions and advantages of Oniva for event planning
The best features and benefits of Oniva from our point of view are:
All-in-one event software with invitation management, guest management, event websites, and an integrated event check-in app.
Intuitive interface
Flexible event registrations with quotas, waiting lists, and multilingual support, with or without payment options.
Finding the right event location is a key element for successful events. Eventlokale.de, eventlokale.ch and eventlokale.at offer one of the most comprehensive search platforms for event venues in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for event organisers. Eventlokale is commission-free and customers can contact the location directly to place an enquiry. For companies in the DACH region in particular, the platform offers a quick overview of available event locations in the respective city.
Functions and advantages of Eventlokale for event planning
Most comprehensive selection of available event venues
Search for event venues by location, number of people, type of event
Detailed filter options available
Search options available for other event service providers such as event agencies or technology providers
Disadvantages of Eventlokale for event planning
No indicative prices for the locations are displayed. Direct availability of the location is not shown and must first be checked through an individual inquiry.
The event locations are primarily complete within the DACH region; a Europe-wide search is currently not possible.
Pricing
Free use possible.
3. Project and task planning with Loop
Loop is an online collaboration solution from Microsoft and has been available as a standalone app since March 2023. Loop can be used to create shared workspaces for events, in which a checklist for event planning or a task list can be created in addition to general event information. The advantage of Loop is its intuitive operation and largely seamless connection with existing Microsoft solutions.
Functions and advantages of Loop for event planning
Intuitive interface
Workspaces can be shared with project participants
Checklists and task lists can be easily created
Integration with existing Microsoft applications
Disadvantages of Loop for event planning
No integration with Teams available at the moment.
Pricing
Free to use with an existing Microsoft license.
4. Chat GPT for generating invitations and event texts
Chat GPTcan be used to generate invitation and event texts. Although it doesn't always choose the perfect tone, Chat GPT often helps create an initial version of the text that can then be optimised. The more detailed the prompt, the better the result. Therefore, when using Chat GPT, describe the content, objectives, and target audience of your event in detail.
Features and advantages of Chat GPT for event planning
Quick and flexible generation of event content
Good translations for multilingual event content
Intuitive interface
Disadvantages of Chat GPT for event planning
Results can seem too generic without detailed prompts
Not available in all organisations due to compliance regulations
Pricing
Free use possible.
5. Interprefy for simultaneous translations
Particularly when planning multilingual events, language barriers can be a significant challenge. Interprefy offers innovative solutions to help event managers overcome this challenge. With professional remote interpretation, AI-based translation, and AI captions, Interprefy ensures that all participants can follow the event in their native language in real-time.
Features and advantages of Interprefy for event planning
Flexible models from real remote interpreters to AI-assisted translation solutions
Lower costs and better sustainability, as interpreters do not need to be flown in
Secure translations with various security features such as encrypted transmissions
Disadvantages of Interprefy for event planning
Integration with existing conference or streaming solutions must be established.
Pricing
Prices are available on request.
6. Conducting live polls with Mentimeter
Live polls during events are a great way to engage the audience. Mentimeter offers a fitting solution for conducting live polls at events. With Mentimeter, everyone gets a chance to speak, even those who might usually hold back. Anonymity helps participants feel more comfortable asking questions and contributing.
Features and advantages of Mentimeter for event planning
A variety of flexible poll types such as multiple choice, ranking, or word cloud
Anonymous polling options
Easy setup and participation via QR code
Disadvantages of Mentimeter for event planning
Integration with presentations directly from PowerPointis not available.
Pricing
From USD 350.- for smaller events.
7. Creating event visuals with Canva
Canva is a user-friendly online design tool that allows you to create visual content quickly and easily, even without prior graphic design knowledge. The platform offers a wide range of templates, tools, and elements for various design projects. With Canva, you can create visuals such as event images or graphics for your event invitations, ensuring a professional appearance and a unique event presentation.
Features and advantages of Canva for event planning
Video and photo editor for creating graphics such as event invitations
Online background removal, e.g., for logo isolation
Brand Kit: Manage brand colours, fonts, and logos for consistent branding
Template library: Thousands of pre-made designs for various purposes
Disadvantages of Canva for event planning
Templates are predefined and offer limited flexibility. For complex designs or special layouts, Canva can be too rigid
Cloud storage: As designs are stored online, there are potential privacy risks, especially with sensitive data
Pricing
Free for individuals, USD 30.- per month for Canva Teams with 3 members.
8. Organise staff for events with Coople
Coople is a digital platform for flexible staffing that connects companies and job seekers in Switzerland and the UK. Companies can find temporary staff for events through Coople. Particularly when planning larger events, it’s beneficial to add personnel resources flexibly. The platform takes care of administrative tasks such as payroll and social security contributions.
Features and advantages of Coople for event planning
Companies can quickly and efficiently respond to staffing shortages or peak demands without long-term commitments
Companies only pay for actual hours worked, making event budget planning easier and improving cost control
Wide selection of event-specific job roles such as event technicians, event assistants, cloakroom attendants, and many more
The platform allows for fast searching, selecting, and assigning temporary staff, reducing administrative work
Disadvantages of Coople for event planning
Temporary staff may be less emotionally invested in the event, which could affect team dynamics and motivation Availability is currently limited to Switzerland and the UK
Pricing
Coople’s pricing structure for companies is based on an hourly rate that includes both the salary of the temporary staff and the platform fee.
9. Team communication via Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teamsis a comprehensive platform for collaboration and communication that is part of the Microsoft 365 suite. It offers functions for chat, video conferencing, file sharing and project management in a central hub. With Teams, it is now possible to hold various types of online meetings - from video conferencing to live streaming with high viewer numbers. Teams enables employees to collaborate in channels and groups, edit files in real time and switch seamlessly between communication tools. Teams is suitable for internal online events as well as for organising external online events.
Features and advantages of Teams for event planning
Teams combines chat, video conferencing and live streaming in one application, eliminating the need to switch between different tools for online events
Event organisers can independently configure various video formats such as conferences or live streaming
Perfect integration with applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint, which facilitates collaboration within the Microsoft ecosystem
Disadvantages of Teams for event planning
The full functionality only unfolds in combination with other Microsoft 365 services, which is less attractive for companies without a Microsoft environment
Participants needa Microsoft account to take part in online events
Pricing
Teams starts from EUR 3.70 or CHF 3.60 per user and month.
10. Collecting event feedback with SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey is a user-friendly online tool for creating and conducting surveys. It allows businesses to collect feedback from participants, whether it's for customer satisfaction or event evaluations. With a wide range of templates and customizable question types, custom surveys can be quickly created. The platform offers comprehensive analytics to assess the collected data and derive insights. SurveyMonkey is suitable for both simple queries and complex data collection.
Features and advantages of SurveyMonkey for event planning
Can be integrated with other platforms such asOniva or Microsoft Teams to automate workflows
Ideal for collecting feedback from participants before, during, and after the event – for example, on the programme, venue, or speakers
Supports various question types such as multiple-choice, open-ended questions, rating scales, and more to gather targeted feedback
Disadvantages of SurveyMonkey for event planning
Limited flexibility in customising the layout and survey designs to align with a company's branding
Depending on the chosen server location, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) may be affected. For sensitive data, the hosting option should be carefully reviewed
Pricing
From CHF 99.- per month, including 3 users.
Conclusion: Efficient event planning through the targeted use of tools
A variety of tools are available to simplify and enhance the efficiency of event planning. Which solution or combination of tools works best depends largely on the specific use case. Therefore, we recommend starting early with selecting and testing the right tools to ensure they meet your requirements. It is also essential to carefully consider company-specific policies regarding data protection and software usage. With proper preparation and the right tools, event planning will not only become easier but also more successful.
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