We help event teams cut through the noise and pick tools that actually work.
If you have ever spent weeks comparing event platforms only to end up more confused than when you started, you know the problem we are trying to solve. There are hundreds of tools out there, and most review sites rank them based on who pays the most.
We built Gateway to Events because we wanted something different. A site that tells you which tools are good, which ones are not, and why it matters for your specific event type. No sales pitch. No mystery rankings. Just clear, practical guidance from people who understand how events actually get planned and delivered.
Three principles that shape everything we publish.
Clarity over everything
We write for the person who has three tabs open, a demo booked for tomorrow, and a boss asking for the shortlist by Friday. Every page on this site is built to help you decide faster, not to impress you with jargon.
Honesty in every ranking
We do earn affiliate commissions when you click certain links, and we are transparent about that. But those commissions never affect how we score or rank a tool. If a product is not a good fit, we say so clearly even if it means we do not get paid.
Results are what matter
We care about time-to-launch, attendee experience, and pipeline impact. Those are the outcomes event teams are measured on, and those are the outcomes we optimize our recommendations for.
Everything you need to evaluate event technology with confidence.
Software comparisons, ranked shortlists, vendor evaluations, and practical playbooks built by people who get how events work.
Ranked shortlists
Curated lists with honest pros and cons. We tell you what each tool does well and where it falls short, so you can pick fast and move on to planning your event.
Head-to-head comparisons
When you are stuck between two platforms, these pages break down the differences across pricing, onboarding, support, and real-world workflows.
Planning playbooks
Step-by-step guides for promotion, budgeting, hybrid execution, and more. Written for busy teams that need frameworks they can put to work this week.
Teams making real decisions with real consequences.
We build this site for people who are accountable for attendance, experience, and results.
Conference teams
Large programs need reliable registration, staffing support, and sponsor reporting. Start with the Event Software hub and match service partners in the provider directory.
We focus on practical workflows like check in, session access, and post event reporting so teams can ship without last minute surprises.
Marketing and growth teams
If your event supports pipeline goals, you need clean data and reliable integrations. The Event Marketing category and our planning guides cover attribution, promotion, and follow up.
Virtual and hybrid programs
Online delivery requires stable platforms and clear production workflows. Explore Virtual Events tools and compare options in the comparison hub.
How we keep the quality bar high.
We follow a consistent methodology so every page meets the same standard, and we update content whenever products, pricing, or market conditions change.
Hands-on walkthroughs
We sign up, test workflows, and document what the experience is actually like for an event team on day one.
Read our methodologyTransparent scoring
Our rubric weighs core workflows, pricing clarity, integrations, and support quality. You can see exactly how each tool earns its score.
See the scoring modelRegular updates
When a vendor ships a major update or changes pricing, we review our content and adjust recommendations. Nothing sits stale.
Editorial policyFind the right tools for your next event.
Tell us what you are planning and we will point you to the platforms that fit your format, audience, and budget.