A Better 17hats Alternative for Event Professionals
17hats is one subscription at $60 a month, with a free CRM tier and companion apps, and it is a solid small-business CRM. Zenvents360 is $49 a month for three users and adds the side an event company runs on: crew scheduling, equipment inventory, travel pricing and double-entry accounting.
✓ Import your 17hats data • ✓ Migration support from $99 • ✓ No contract
Why Event Professionals Are Switching
I built Zenvents360 for event pros who run crews, gear and travel, not just a client list.
Crew, Gear and Travel
Schedule your crew, track equipment across warehouses, and price travel from real Google Maps drive time.
Better Value & Flexible Scaling
17hats is $60 a month, $600 a year or $800 for two years, plus $5 a month per extra user. Zenvents360 is $49 a month for three users, $5 for each one after, or $99 for unlimited. No annual commitment required.
Real Accounting
Double-entry books with a chart of accounts, a general ledger, P&L export and a push to QuickBooks.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Zenvents360 stacks up against 17hats
| Feature | Zenvents360 Standard $49/mo (monthly billing) | 17Hats All-Inclusive $60/mo, or $600/yr |
|---|---|---|
| CRM & Lead Management | Full CRM with pipeline | Included |
| Proposals & Contracts | ||
| E-Signature | ||
| Online Payments | Included | Included |
| Payment Processing | Your own Stripe, Square or QuickBooks Payments. We take no cut | Stripe or Square, processor fees passed through, no 17hats cut |
| Workflow Automation | Conditional workflows and automations | Workflow automation |
| Email Campaigns | Multi-list campaigns to cold prospects | One contact at a time, by their own help center |
| Two-Way Texting | Built in, in the unified inbox | Since November 2025 (US and Canada): $60 setup per brand, then from $10/mo |
| AI | Reply drafting, event prep checks, answers from your own data | Hattie Hats email drafting, 50 uses a month |
| Mobile Apps | In development. Mobile-first web today | Free iOS and Android companion apps |
| Crew Scheduling | Not stated | |
| Equipment Inventory | Not stated | |
| Double-Entry Accounting | Chart of accounts, general ledger, QuickBooks push | Not stated |
| API Access | REST API with keys you create | Zapier-only API key, contacts only |
| Add-Ons | None, every feature on every plan | QuickBooks $5, bank connect $5, scheduling $5 to $10, recurring billing $10, time tracking $5 a month |
| Team Collaboration | 3 users included, unlimited on $99 | +$5/mo per extra user |
| Extra Brands | Brands under one business, included | +$10/mo per brand |
| Support | Email, and you always reach the owner | In-house team with live chat |
| Review Capture | From the portal, with prompts to post on Google, Yelp, Facebook, WeddingWire, The Knot, Zola | Not stated |
| Cold Prospect Lists | Separate from leads, out of reporting until they reply | Cold Prospect contact type, one email at a time |
| Freelancer Marketplace | Post a gig or take one, with a contract on acceptance | Not stated |
| Free Trial | 30 days, no card | 7 days |
Transparent Pricing Comparison
No hidden fees. No surprises.
Zenvents360
- All features included in every plan
- No add-on modules to buy
- Scale based on team size
- Your brand on the client portal
- API access included
- Support direct from the owner
- 30-day free trial
- Cancel anytime
17hats
- One subscription, plus a free CRM tier
- Currently 50% off the first year ($300)
- Free iOS and Android companion apps
- In-house support team with live chat
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- +$5/mo per extra user, +$10/mo per extra brand
- QuickBooks, bank connect, scheduling, recurring billing and time tracking are add-ons
- 7-day trial
- Best price needs a two-year commitment
Switching Is Easy
Migration from 17hats starts at $99, quoted after I see your export
Export Your Data
Export what 17hats lets you take out, and send it to me
I Import It
I look at the export, tell you what will carry across and what will not, and quote before any work starts
Start Using Zenvents360
Your clients and future bookings come across, so you are not running two systems
Migration Support, From $99
Migration off 17hats starts at $99, and you know the price before you pay anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you migrate my data from 17hats?
Yes, as a managed migration starting at $99. How much carries over depends on what 17hats lets you export, and I will tell you what I can and cannot bring before you pay anything. I have proven a complete migration from DJ Event Planner. I have not yet run a 17hats migration end to end, so I will look at your export first and quote honestly rather than promise everything.
What if I'm on an annual 17hats plan?
Start your 30-day free Zenvents360 trial now and get comfortable with the platform. You can switch when your 17hats term ends.
Is Zenvents360 really better than 17hats?
For an event company, I think so: crew, equipment, travel pricing and real accounting are built in. 17hats is a good general CRM, and if you do not need those, it may suit you. Start a free trial and see for yourself.
Will my clients notice the switch?
Your clients will receive invoices, proposals, and portal access from Zenvents360 instead of 17hats. The portal and your emails carry your business name and logo.
What does support actually look like?
Support is by email, and it comes from me. I built Zenvents360 and I answer the mail, so you are never explaining your business to a tier-one agent reading a script. 17hats has a larger in-house team with live chat, which is a real advantage if you want an instant answer at 2am. What I offer is the person who can actually change the software.
How long does migration take?
It depends on what your export contains and how much cleanup it needs. I look at the export first, tell you what will carry across and what will not, and quote before any work starts. I do the mapping, not you.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Try Zenvents360 free for 30 days and see the difference for yourself. No credit card required.
Migration support from $99 • No contract • Cancel anytime