How much does it cost to build an event management app for the events sector?

Standard price for an event management app for the events sector: $37,500

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What is an event management app for the events sector?

Event management apps for events help event planners and attendees to better manage an event. Event management apps allow organizers to share event details, check in attendees, and review financial statements for a given event. They also offer a way to communicate with attendees and sync attendee profile information with the app's contact list. Some event management apps allow users to follow each other or groups within the app, allowing them to keep up-to-date on new events that the organizer plans in the future.

Event management apps are similar to meetup apps, project management apps, and task apps. Eventbrite, Meetup, and Wink are three popular event management applications.

Here are some recent event management app for the events sector examples built with Xperts:

  • Promoters can create events and attendees can purchase tickets to them. Events need to be sent to an admin panel for review vs. anyone can post anything. Add a max number of tickets that the event can hold/can be sold.

  • An Events app with gamification. Android, IOS, Web. Extremely basic login Google or social media was recommended. 3 users, Client, Business, Admin. User can register clients for those who are unable to attend events. Adds items to points stores and sets values, sold items are hand delivered. Creates/removes various calendars to be used by businesses. Can add clients to various calendars for those with disabilities.

What is the typical cost to build an event management app for the events sector?

An event management app for the events sector usually costs $37,500 to build. However, the total cost can be as low as $25,000 or as high as $50,000. An event management app for the events sector with a low number of features (also known as a "minimum viable product", or MVP) will be more affordable than an app that includes all intended functionality.

For example, here are some recent price quotes for an event management app for the events sector from Xperts:

  • $7,500

  • $12,500

How long does it take to build an event management app for the events sector?

An event management app for the events sector usually takes 133 hours to build. However, an event management app for the events sector can be built in as few as 67 hours, or in as many as 200 hours. The exact timeline mostly depends on how complicated your app is. As a general rule, it will take longer if you require highly custom designs, niche features, or non-standard release platforms.

For example, Xperts produced the following recent hourly estimates for an event management app for the events sector:

  • 100

  • 167

How to successfully grow your event management app for the events sector

An event management app can grow its user base by recruiting organizations that already use the app as a platform for their events. The app must be able to integrate with existing event planning software and provide a way for users to post their own events and find organizers who are looking for volunteers. The app should be easy to use and offer clear incentives to entice people to sign up.

Risks and challenges of building an event management app for the events sector

Event management apps for the events sector are subject to risks associated with the sale of alcohol, the transmission of airwave frequencies, liability associated with unlicensed subcontractors, and product or service quality issues. Event apps should leverage legal counsel to ensure that they are adequately insured against potential damages. Event apps should also ensure that all subcontractors are registered with applicable governing bodies and that all relevant licenses are obtained for necessary services.

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