If you’ve ever searched for an event app, you’ve probably hit a wall of options.
Some charge thousands.
Some want you on long-term contracts.
Some say, “don’t worry, it’s all white-labelled”—as if that alone makes the cost worth it.
But here’s the thing no one tells you:
You don’t always need a dedicated app.
In fact, for most conferences, summits, and professional events, a smart shared platform delivers more value, less overhead, and a better attendee experience.
Let’s break it down.
🥊 Dedicated Event Apps: Big Price, Big Promise
Dedicated apps give you your own branded experience—your logo, your colours, your name on the app stores.
Sounds slick, right?
And for large-scale organisers, it absolutely has its place.
✅ When to choose a dedicated event app:
- You're running a major conference or annual summit
- You have complex needs (e.g. custom integrations, deep analytics)
- You want full control over branding, URLs, and app store presence
- You’ve got the budget (we’re talking £5K to £50K+ for setup, support, and licences)
If your event needs to feel like an extension of your brand—and you’ve got a marketing team to run it—then a dedicated solution can be worth the investment.
But for most small to mid-sized organisers?
It’s a whole lot of cost for very little return.
🤝 Shared Event Platforms: Smarter, Leaner, and Just as Professional
Shared platforms offer the same features—schedules, networking, check-in, engagement tools—but without the custom app build.
Instead of reinventing the wheel for every event, you get to plug into a platform that’s already built, already optimised, and already working across hundreds of events.
And for most organisers running professional events, workshops, meetups, or multi-day summits, that’s not just good enough—it’s better.
✅ When to choose a shared event platform:
- You're running multiple events a year (even small ones)
- You want to move fast and stay lean
- You don’t need your own app listing, but want your branding reflected
- You care more about the attendee experience than the software spec sheet
- You want a fair, transparent pricing model that scales with you
With a shared event platform, you skip the hassle, cut the costs, and still get a fully-featured, professional-grade event experience.
💬 So… What Did We Build?
We looked at the event tech market—then built what we wished existed.
💡 The Power of a Shared Platform
With Presso, we’ve flipped the traditional model. Instead of rebuilding the same tools over and over, we’ve built one powerful, flexible platform that feels like your own app, but is shared under the hood.
That means:
✅ You only pay for what you use – £1 per attendee, per event day
✅ No setup fees, no contracts, no surprises
✅ Attendees reuse their profile across all events
✅ Organisers reuse templates, tools, and event structures
✅ Events feel seamless—because they are
And because everyone’s on the same platform, attendees can network across events, keep everything in one place, and actually enjoy a consistent, organised experience.
It’s not just another event app.
It’s a living, breathing event network—and it grows stronger with every organiser who joins.
🎁 Oh, and About Those Credits...
We don’t charge sign-up fees.
There are no lock-ins.
Everyone starts with 200 free credits so you can try it out on real events, with real attendees.
And if you decide it’s not for you?
You walk away. No risk, no awkward off-boarding, no wasted budget.
🚀 Final Thought: Choose What Works for You
Dedicated platforms have their place.
But if you’re running multiple professional events, growing a community, or just want to offer a great experience without the faff—shared is the smart move.
That’s why we built Presso.
A powerful event app platform that’s simple, fair, and ready when you are.
Want to try it?