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Vanco Events

by Vanco · Since 2015
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudFree tier
Quick facts
VendorVanco
Year launched2015
StatusActive
Location5600 American Blvd W. | Suite 730 Bloomington, MN 55437
Countries servedGlobal
Languages7
Integrations12+
Free tierYES
Free trialN/A
Contact salesN/A

About Vanco Events

Vanco Events is a payment processing software from Vanco that provides online payment solutions for various organizations. It combines features such as Faith Organizations tools to grow giving and engagement, options for nonprofits to give donors more ways to show their support, and an online giving platform so organizations can facilitate donations easily. Vanco Events is designed to cater to diverse needs, making it suitable for both large and small organizations. The platform offers a user-friendly interface and reliable support, helping organizations to manage their payment processing efficiently. Key capabilities: online payment processing donor engagement tools customizable giving options reliable customer support reporting and analytics Best for: organizations and nonprofits that need effective online payment solutions.

Vanco Events offers a streamlined and user‑friendly platform for event registration, ticketing, and attendee check‑in—especially tailored towards schools, nonprofits, churches, and community organisations—enabling them to create events in minutes, sell tickets online or in‑person, accept payments securely, generate custom event pages and mobile check‑in via QR codes or barcodes. It supports real‑time dashboards showing ticket sales and attendance, volunteer scanning with restricted access, offline scanning for entry points with limited connectivity, and integrates donation collection during registration—all of which simplify event logistics and fundraising. The system is particularly compelling for users looking for ease of setup, minimal technical overhead, and tools suited to smaller‑ to mid‑sized events. On the flip side, because Vanco Events is narrower in scope compared to full‑blown conference management platforms, organisations planning large‑scale, multi‑track, international or hybrid events may find its feature set less deep in areas such as exhibitor management, multi‑currency workflows, extensive sponsor modules or global localisation. Additionally, prospective users outside its core market (e.g., U.S.‑based schools/nonprofits) should check how well it handles local payment gateways, taxes, currency and regional support.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Strong mobile check‑in and scanning infrastructure, vital for on‑site event operations.
  • Especially suited for organisations with fundraising/donation needs (nonprofits, schools, churches).
  • Good mix of registration, ticketing, and attendance tracking in one system.
  • Ability to customise event pages, manage seating, and view real‑time reports.
Cons
  • If your event is outside the focus of schools/nonprofits or uses unusual payment methods/local gateways, regional support needs verification.
  • For very complex event workflows (exhibitors, multi‑venue conferences, detailed sponsor modules), the system may be less specialised compared to large‑conference platforms.
  • Initial configuration (event setup, seating, check‑in rules) requires dedicated time to ensure smooth on‑site operations.

Features

Key features

Event Registration & Ticketing

Enables creation of events, online ticket sales (paid or free), and attendance tracking.

Real‑Time Check‑in & Scanning App

Mobile app supports QR‑code scanning, offline mode, multiple entry points, and real‑time check‑in stats.

Integration with Payments & Donations

Accepts payments and integrates donation collection during registration for nonprofits and other organisations.

Customisable Event Pages & Seating Options

Offers branded event pages, seating charts (reserved or general admission), and event templates.

Analytics & Reporting Dashboard

Provides dashboards and reports for ticket sales, attendance, donations, and event performance.

Additional features

Create and manage events in minutes

Rapid setup via wizard, support for multiple sessions and event types.

Ticket types and pricing models

Free vs paid tickets, group/family tickets, early bird/discounts.

Seating and venue management

Support for reserved seating chart or general admission capacity.

Check‑in app with volunteer mode

Allows volunteers to scan, limited access, check‑in/out functionality, multiple entry points.

Donation and fundraising integration

Registration flows include donation options.

Payment integration & secure processing

Includes credit/debit cards, supports secure and compliant processing.

Reporting / data export / attendee lists

Filter events, download attendee data, track metrics.

API/integration capabilities

Offers API for developers to integrate event/booking data with other systems.

Pricing

Free trial
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Monthly plans

Thrive
USD 54/mo
billed monthly

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
7
Interface languages
2
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanDutchItalianPortuguese

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR

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