EventCenter vs EventSoft
The names sound alike, but these two tools are built for very different people. EventSoft helps event companies run their staff and equipment. EventCenter helps volunteer committees plan their event. Here's the short version.
The short answer
- EventSoft is for event service companies (audiovisual, catering, security, staffing) that need to schedule staff, vehicles, and equipment.
- EventCenter is for nonprofits, volunteer committees, and community groups that need a plan for their own event: the tasks, deadlines, volunteers, and vendors.
Side by side
| EventCenter | EventSoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Planning your event: tasks, deadlines, team | Scheduling staff, vehicles, equipment, and rooms for event services |
| Built for | Nonprofits, volunteer committees, clubs, community groups | Event, audiovisual, catering, security, and staffing companies |
| Task plan for your event | Yes, written for you from your event details | Focus is on planning services and resources |
| Volunteers and roles | Yes, everyone sees the same task board | Focus is on paid staff, including contracts and payroll export |
| Made in | Alberta, Canada | France |
| Price | From $30 CAD a month, 14-day free trial | Not published; quote based on licences and modules |
| Getting started | Sign up online and start your plan in minutes | Request a demo, then setup and training with their team |
EventSoft details are from its public website and software listings as of October 2026.
When EventSoft is the right pick
If you run an event services business with a crew, vehicles, and gear to schedule across many jobs, EventSoft is built for that. It also handles staff paperwork like employment contracts and payroll exports, which matters most to companies with paid teams.
When EventCenter is the right pick
If you're a volunteer group planning your own event, like a fundraiser, gala, market, or school night, EventCenter fits better. Describe your event once and get a full event planning checklist with due dates worked back from event day. Then invite your committee so everyone can see who is doing what.
- No demo call or setup project needed
- Prices in Canadian dollars, shown up front
- Made for volunteers, not paid crews
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