Stova is sold through enterprise sales.
CompleteEvent has a price you can see today.
CompleteEvent gives you abstract submissions, multi-track scheduling, fundraising tools, and QR check-in on Pro at $2,490/year — without a sales call or implementation partner.
The cost difference
How each platform prices its software.
Stova
Quote
pricing not published
Price set through a sales call. Annual contracts are typical, and implementation can be billed separately.
CompleteEvent
$2,490
/year (Pro, billed annually)
Pro plan: $2,490/year. Monthly option: $249/month. No contracts. No implementation partner.
Pro annual: $2,490/year. Compare it with your Stova quote.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Stova | CompleteEvent |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submissions & peer review | ||
| Multi-track scheduling | ||
| Speaker portal & bio management | ||
| QR code check-in | ||
| Sponsor packages & lead capture | ||
| Badge design & printing | ||
| Email & SMS broadcasts | ||
| SSO (enterprise) | ||
| Custom event domain (enterprise) | ||
| Self-serve signup, no sales call | ||
| Published pricing |
Stova details are based on public documentation and user reports and may change. Check with Stova for current features and terms. Stova is an enterprise platform with additional enterprise integrations and capabilities not shown here.
Enterprise complexity vs. lean teams
Stova is built for large event programs, often with dedicated event technology staff. CompleteEvent is built for teams where the events coordinator is also answering email.
Time to first event
Implementation partner
Staff training
Contract term
Need someone to handle the setup? Ask about Event Concierge.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Stova cost?↓
Stova doesn't publish pricing. You get a quote through its sales team, and the price depends on modules, event volume, and contract length. Buyers commonly report annual contracts, and implementation or training can be billed separately. Ask Stova for a written quote to compare. CompleteEvent's prices are published: Pro is $2,490/year.
Can CompleteEvent replace Stova for a large annual conference?↓
Yes. CompleteEvent supports abstract submissions and peer review, multi-track scheduling, speaker portals, QR check-in, badge printing, and post-event surveys. The Pro plan is $2,490/year. SSO and a custom domain are on the Enterprise plan, which is priced on request.
Does CompleteEvent work for associations?↓
Yes. CompleteEvent is designed for professional and trade associations. It supports CPE certificate generation, member pricing tiers, abstract submissions, sponsor packages, and year-round event calendars.
Is there a nonprofit discount?↓
Yes. CompleteEvent offers a 20% discount for self-certified 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations. With the discount, Pro is $199.20/month or $1,992/year.
Do I need an implementation partner to set up CompleteEvent?↓
No. You can launch your first event in under an hour. We offer Event Concierge for organizations that want us to handle setup — but it's not required.
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