Evant
Evant is an AI-driven, interactive SMS platform designed to improve engagement and efficiency in communication. It leverages the high acces...
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What is Evant?
Evant is an SMS-based community engagement platform designed to revolutionize how non-profits, universities, community organizations, and event planners connect with their audiences. It leverages the high open rates of text messages—98% within 3 minutes—to streamline RSVPs, event management, and communication, replacing ineffective emails, forms, and calls. Users can create events, send invites via SMS, collect RSVPs with simple keyword responses, manage attendee lists, and automate reminders, all without requiring participants to download an app or click links.
Key features include a dedicated 10-digit phone number, 2-way mass messaging, keyword triggers for instant actions like RSVPs or donations, scheduled and targeted messaging, an RSVP website, broadcast capabilities, subscriber management, analytics on engagement and deliverability, integrations with tools like Stripe for payments, and voice calls. It supports both in-person and virtual events such as school gatherings, fundraisers, religious services, conferences, and sports events, helping reduce no-shows, boost attendance up to 95%, and save staff hours on manual follow-ups.
Evant is ideal for leaders struggling with low response rates, chaotic attendee tracking, and poor communication. Over 300,000 users, including Hillel chapters and lodges, use it to build stronger communities, personalize interactions, gain data-driven insights, and handle payments seamlessly. With no long-term commitments and mobile-friendly web access, it's accessible for small teams to large enterprises.
Evant pricing
Pricing model: Paid
No free tier. Starter ($27/month for <80 people): $0.02/SMS, $0.05/MMS, $0.015/voice min; includes dedicated number, 2-way messaging, unlimited contacts, keywords, scheduling, RSVP site, analytics. Established ($55/month for 80-500+): $0.008/SMS, $0.028/MMS. Occasional-Use ($20/month bi-monthly): $0.03/SMS, $0.05/MMS. Custom for large-scale. All plans: cancel anytime, no credit card upfront, features like integrations, support.
Evant pros
- 98% SMS open rate within 3 minutes
- Keyword-based text-to-RSVP without links
- No app required for participants
- 95% RSVP rate automation
- Dedicated 10-digit phone number
- 2-way mass messaging for engagement
- Automated reminders reduce no-shows
- Unlimited contacts storage
- RSVP website for easy sharing
- Stripe integration for payments
- Voice calls and text-to-speech
- Targeted messaging by subgroups
- Scheduled recurring events
- Analytics on RSVPs and deliverability
- CRM integrations for data flow
- A2P-10DLC compliance ensured
- Unlimited organizers per account
Evant cons
- Per-SMS/MMS charges add up for large blasts
- No free tier, starts at $20/month
- US-centric with potential international limits
- Relies on SMS carrier deliverability
- Custom plans needed for enterprises
- Learning curve for keyword triggers
- No mentioned on-site event check-in hardware
- Voice calls at fixed $0.015/minute
- Area code phone selection limited
Frequently asked questions about Evant
What types of events can I manage with Evant?
Evant handles school events, weddings, parties, corporate events, fundraisers, religious services, conferences, sports events, virtual events, and more. Its RSVP platform manages participant lists for in-person and virtual attendees via SMS.
Do participants need to download an app to use Evant?
No, nobody downloads an app. Participants respond via SMS, and organizers access the mobile-friendly web platform.
What kind of customer support does Evant offer?
Tutorial videos cover common questions, with 24/7 team support for specifics.
Is there a limit to the number of organizers I can have login to my Evant account?
No limit; any number from your organization can access the platform.
What kind of analytics and reporting does Evant offer?
Includes recent sign-ups, event RSVPs, messages sent, deliverability rates, total events/users, helping track engagement.
How do I receive money collected from participants using Evant?
Stripe integration automatically transfers collected payments to your bank account.
Is Evant US A2P-10DLC compliant?
Yes, fully compliant; they assist customers to meet standards.
What are the benefits of SMS RSVP solutions as opposed to other RSVP forms?
Higher response rates, immediate engagement, works offline on all phones, better than forms, emails, QR codes, calls, or polls.
Do I get to pick a phone number?
Yes, search and select by area code.
What's the difference between Paperless Post and Evant for single event RSVPs?
Evant offers keyword RSVPs without links, unlike Paperless Post's text links, streamlining the process further.