Shoutem

Shoutem is worth a close look if you specifically need a branded native event app without hiring mobile developers, but it is a weaker fit for teams that want a modern all-in-one event platform with transparent event-based pricing.

Mobile Event Apps Paid

14-day free trial; $49-$179/mo builder plans; $1,499+ done-for-you services

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Tool Nutrition Label

Founded 2008

Headquarters Ann Arbor, MI, USA (with Croatia offices)

Company Size 11-50 employees

Funding Privately held; seed-funded (~$1.7M disclosed by Shoutem, with additional 2010 funding reported by TechCrunch)

Pricing Model Monthly or quarterly subscription for the builder, plus optional one-time Pro services

Free Trial 14-day free trial; no credit card required

Contract Monthly or quarterly auto-renewing subscription; cancel at least 3 days before renewal

Attendee Capacity Not publicly disclosed

Mobile App Yes - publishes branded iOS/Android attendee apps; Disclose companion app supports preview and push management

Offline Capability Yes

Data & Compliance Not clearly disclosed publicly; US legal entity with GDPR controls documented

Expertise Level Intermediate

Event Types

ConferencesConventionsTrade ShowsFestivals & ConcertsCommunity EventsVirtual & Hybrid Events

Key Integrations

WordPress (Native) iCal (Native) Shopify (Native)

Support Channels

EmailHelp CenterSupport Form

Best For

+ Recurring events or organizations that can justify an always-on app subscription
+ Teams that want a branded native app without hiring mobile developers
+ Organizers comfortable linking registration and ticketing from external systems
+ Agencies or associations managing content-heavy event and community programs

Not For

− One-off events that need a cheaper per-event app
− Buyers who want ticketing, registration, CRM, and the event app in one platform
− Teams that need deeply documented event-tech integrations out of the box
− Planners who want zero app-store or resubmission overhead

Key Capabilities

✓ Publish branded iOS and Android event apps without custom coding

✓ Import or manage schedules via Events, iCal, and WordPress content flows

✓ Promote speakers, sponsors, floorplans, documents, and maps in one mobile hub

✓ Send segmented or scheduled push notifications

✓ Add social wall, live content, merch links, and geo-gated content

✓ Extend with marketplace or custom extensions when built-in screens are not enough

Honest Limitations

Subscription Cost Adds Up

Shoutem works better for recurring programs than one-off events because the app only stays live and functional while the subscription remains active.

Not an All-in-One Event Stack

Shoutem is primarily an app builder, so registration, ticketing, and broader event operations are often handled through external tools and links.

App Store Dependence

Publishing and certain feature changes can involve app-store workflows, resubmissions, or direct coordination with Shoutem support.

Integration Depth Is Uneven

There are useful native integrations for content and commerce, but the publicly documented event-tech integration story is thinner than platform-first competitors.

Support Reputation Is Mixed

Official docs are solid, but public review sentiment is inconsistent, especially around refunds, service reliability, and response quality.

Pricing Breakdown

Plan	Price	Details
Android	$59/mo	Monthly; Android only; 1 GB; extension marketplace, CMS, developer access, automated publishing
Standard	$99/mo	Monthly; includes iOS support, analytics, notifications, user management; 2 GB
Professional	$179/mo	Monthly; advanced extensions like chat, push journeys, and fonts; 10 GB
Android (Quarterly)	$49/mo billed quarterly	Quarterly billing; Android only; 1 GB; extension marketplace, CMS, developer access, automated publishing
Standard (Quarterly)	$79/mo billed quarterly	Quarterly billing; includes iOS support, analytics, notifications, user management; 2 GB
Professional (Quarterly)	$149/mo billed quarterly	Quarterly billing; advanced extensions like chat, push journeys, and fonts; 10 GB
Shoutem Pro Essential	$1,499 one-time	Done-for-you setup, design, onboarding, and initial content support
Shoutem Pro Premium	$2,499 one-time	Higher-touch done-for-you package with more hands-on setup and support
Growth Package	Starts at $699	Optional app launch and growth services

Hidden Costs to Watch

! Apple Developer account fee ($99/yr, or $299/yr enterprise)
! Google Play developer fee ($25 one-time)
! An active subscription is required for the app to remain functional and live
! Custom development or extra feature work is separately priced

Shoutem is strongest when you want a branded native event app without staffing a mobile development team. Its event template and no-code builder cover the essentials well: schedules, speaker pages, sponsor content, push notifications, floorplans, files, maps, and community-style features that give attendees a dedicated mobile hub.

It fits best for recurring conferences, associations, citywide event calendars, and community programs that can justify keeping an app live beyond a single event date. If your team mainly needs a polished branded app and is comfortable plugging in outside tools for registration or email, Shoutem can be a practical middle ground between DIY app builders and expensive custom development.

The tradeoff is that Shoutem is not really priced like an event app bought for a single event. The subscription needs to stay active if the app must remain live, registration and ticketing are often external flows, and public review sentiment around support and refunds is mixed enough that high-stakes buyers should pressure-test service expectations before committing.

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Pairs Well With

Eventbrite

Mass-market ticketing and event marketing platform with unmatched discovery reach, fast setup, and fee-heavy economics for paid events.

Registration & Ticketing Event Marketing Freemium

To handle registration and ticketing flows that Shoutem often supports by linking out.

Mailchimp

A dependable email marketing workhorse for invite flows and post-event nurture, but one that gets more expensive as contacts pile up and automation needs mature.

Event Marketing Freemium

To run event promotion, reminders, and lifecycle email outside the mobile app.

Typeform

A polished lead capture and survey layer for event teams that want higher completion rates than standard forms, but one that becomes pricey once response volume grows.

Event Marketing Freemium

To collect richer attendee, sponsor, or survey data than a basic linked RSVP flow.

Alternatives

Guidebook

No-code mobile event app and web app platform for conferences, campuses, associations, and enterprise programs.

Mobile Event Apps Paid

More clearly positioned as an event-specific no-code app with a lighter entry point.

Whova

Conference-focused all-in-one platform known for strong attendee networking, sponsor visibility, and time-saving event operations.

Event Planning & Management Lead Retrieval Paid

Stronger if you want event management plus the attendee app in one platform.

EventMobi

Flexible conference platform with transparent event and annual pricing, strong app and onsite tooling, and modular packaging for lean event teams.

Virtual & Hybrid Events Paid

Better fit for enterprise and hybrid event operations with broader event-program support.

Eventee

Self-service mobile and web event app platform with agendas, networking, live Q&A, polls, push notifications, registration, check-in, analytics, and integrations.

Networking & Engagement Paid

Simpler attendee engagement-first experience for smaller teams that do not need as much app-builder flexibility.

Questions to Ask the Vendor

1
Which event-app features require Professional or paid custom development rather than Standard?
2
What happens operationally and financially if we pause the subscription after our event ends?
3
Which content or feature changes require store resubmission or Shoutem support intervention?
4
Where is attendee data hosted, and what export/delete controls are available for event data?
5
What support SLA and refund policy apply to builder plans versus Shoutem Pro services?

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