# Summit Event Manager Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Summit Event Manager Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Event Management products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/2402/Summit-Event-Manager --- # Summit Event Manager Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Summit Event Manager ## What is Summit Event Manager? Perfect for conference and event organisers, not for venues. Summit Event Manager: An MS Access desktop application that gives you complete control over every detail of your events: attendee registration, travel and lodging arrangements, budgeting and finances, meals and seating, badges and tickets, exhibitions, sponsors, correspondence, reports and more. Plus an optional internet registration feature. Open code means you can customize features and build entirely new functions. ## What is Summit Event Manager used for? [Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/event-management-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 15 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $6000 Per User, Per Month Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Summit Event Manager?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.miesoftware.com&name=Summit Event Manager) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Summit Event Manager 4.8 (15) VS. [4.8 (2,444)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/reviews/) Starting Price $6000 per user, per month Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.9 (15) Ease Of Use 4.7 (5,762) Value For Money 0.0 (0) Value For Money 4.6 (3,545) Customer Service 4.9 (15) Customer Service 4.6 (3,276) ## Summit Event Manager alternatives Highest Rated [4.9 (782)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147664/EventCreate/reviews/) Starting price $39.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (6,029)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/) Starting price $9.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (990)](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.2 (645)](https://www.capterra.com/p/57588/StarChapter/reviews/) Starting price $119.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 80% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/2402/Summit-Event-Manager/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Attendee Management Process of managing, tracking, and communicating with individuals who are registered to attend an event Badge Management Create, manage, and print wearable badges Email Marketing Create and send email blasts/campaigns Payment Processing Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Room Block Management Book and manage rooms at an event Summit Event Manager 7 features Process of managing, tracking, and communicating with individuals who are registered to attend an event Create, manage, and print wearable badges Create and send email blasts/campaigns Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Book and manage rooms at an event Customize, sell, and distribute tickets ## Pricing Basic $6,000 ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (15) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.9 (15) 4.9 Based on 15 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.8 Based on 15 reviews Filter by rating 5(12) 4(3) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AS Amanda S. Account Co-ordinator ### "Summit Event Manager" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 November 26, 2013 Pros: Summit Event Manager is an extremely user friendly system. This is a product that can be used with ease and confidence, and MIE Software have created the program keeping in mind that the majority of PCOs are not IT experts! SEM has an extensive list of reports, however if you can't find what you're looking for John and Kaye from MIE are able to whip one up for you in no time at all. Although many (or almost all) of the competitor's event management programs seem to be online these days, we prefer using a desktop program for a couple of reasons. One being that we like to be in complete control of our files, and couldn't think of anything worse than having delegates log on and change their registration details at any time they wish! Secondly, we run events all over the world and quite often we will not have an internet connection, for example on a cruise ship. My favourite functionality would have to be the running sheet, which is frequently referred to as the 'Event Bible' whilst onsite! Cons: Absolutely none. If I have ever found a con I have notified the MIE team and they have given me a solution straight away. Overall: We have been using Summit Event Manager for over 12 years now and will continue to be a loyal user for many more years to come. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RO Rachael O. Conference and Events Manager ### "Summit Event Manager" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 November 21, 2013 Summit has expanded my skill set for clients and put ease on my job role requirements by providing efficient and effective processes to event timelines . The program enables extensive reporting that would normally take hours to do manually. I find the software easy to navigate and compatible with almost any event not just your standard conference. It would be great to see a method of importing delegates through Excel other than using the online registration set up that allows you to import all details not just personal details. Overall my dealings with MIE software have been professional and I find the team a pleasure to work with. They are quick attentive and seem to have the answers to all questions/ problems. I highly recommend Summit to anyone in the industry seeking a solution to all of their event planning needs. Summit is not about working hard it is about working smart! Thanks John, Kay and Amanda for the recommendation, very impressed so far! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TA Theresa A. Practice Manager ### "The only thing better for me would be if it was called Symposium Event Manager!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 November 6, 2013 We have used Summit for nine years now. Each year I have found another function of the program that I have add to my use. Once you put something in the program, you don't have to make yourself a separate reminder. You can data mine whatever you need very easily and transport out of Summit to any other programs with ease. We are a health care delivery company that puts on a Symposium every year for approximately 200-250 attendees. There are so many moving pieces and Summit keeps them all together. I gave customer service a 4 out of 5, only because I wish they were available on my time zone! However, this year, John Clingeleffer went above and beyond to come to work early, to log into my computer and help me solve my issues. He was truly amazing, and sorted out my program rapidly. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CJ Caroline J. Director ### "Summit Pro" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 11, 2010 For anyone considering purchasing event software, I'd recommend Summit Pro 100% - it's easy to use, does what you need it do, and if it doesn't, they'll modify it for you, and it's a reasonable price. Pros The product is easy to use and the support is always fantastic - helpful and friendly. Cons Misses some features, but MIE will always try to provide what is missing, and the new software, which I haven't got as yet, addresses the issues. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SM Simon M. Executive Director ### "Great Product" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 4, 2010 Summit is easy to use, affordable and with excellent technical support. We have been using it for over ten years. Pros Has many features to assist with every aspect of event management. The reports are numerous, can be tailored to a specific requirement and are easily exportable to standard office software. It is easy for new staff to pick up and is simple to use in conjunction with our own on line registration system. Cons Sometimes there is a limit to it's flexibility to adapt to a specific program with unusual requirements. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MT Mike T. Managaing Director ### "Summit Event Manager" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 4, 2010 We really have to rate this software program as 10 out of 10. Don't be put off by tyhe low cost of purchase, it is far more effective than other software programs that come with significantly bigger price tags. Pros The Summit Event Manager has been intergral to the success of our business. The program is easy to use and allows us to handle the most complex of international travel/event movements that we regularly manage. The reporting we receive is second to none and allows us to manage the big picture as well as minor details so that nothing is left to chance. Our team has had experience with several event management programs and they consistently rate Summit as the best with ease of use as well as output. Cons Can't think of any. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DM Dianne M. Principal ### "Summit" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 22, 2009 Excellent. Pros As the second user of Summit in Australia some ? 13-14 years ago (I think!), I have used it constantly for all of that time. I then became a Trainer, and a Re-Seller. The product is excellent. The Developers are amazing, and the Support I have always received has been 6 star! I have absolutely no hesitation whatsoever in recommending ALL facets of this excellent product. Couldn't have survived without it!! Cons Nil, Nil, Nil Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SM Sharon M. Conference Co-ordinator ### "Summit Event Manager Pro" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 22, 2009 Would highly recommend to all potential users Pros Excellent product: Reporting Ease of use Covers financial requirements Accuracy is exceptional MIE Software is sensational as a support group Cons No cons to mention Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JL Jackie L. Director ### "Summit Event Pro Review by Conferene IT" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 18, 2009 Excellent product that offers value for money, is intuitive to use, very robust, has excelllent reporting tools. Pros We have used Summit Event Manager to manage our events for six years and it has become an invaluable tool for our business. The product offers a complete suite for managing complex conferences to gala dinners. It is easy to use and includes excellent reporting tools but also allows for customisation. Important to us is the fact that it also integrates with the Summit Central contact database. The support provided by the organisation is outstanding. Cons We have nothing but praise Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CR Carrie R. Director ### "Summit Event Pro" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 18, 2009 A great product from a Company who have a real passion for software development and ongoing improvements - nothing is too difficult and they have always been able to fix something I have stuffed up! Pros We have been using Summit Event Pro for many years and found it more than meets our needs for Event Management. The Technical Knowledge of John and his team are fantastic and their personal level of service is a real asset. Constant improvements have been most welcome and very useful - John responds well to feedback regarding any issues and is able to improve the product to meet any apparent shortcomings with a minor update. Cons Only one I can think relates to hotel bookings - if someone is checking into a hotel then returning at a later date the only way to ensure correct room nights is to create a 'new' hotel for the second stay - this has not been a real issue for us though. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/2402/Summit-Event-Manager/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. 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