Guidebook 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview
Pricing and Plans
Features
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User Reviews

Overview

Guidebook

4.7

(65)

Pricing

Starting at $6.00 per year

About Guidebook

Guidebook is a cloud-based app building platform that has simplified the method of creating applications down to four steps. Users do not require any kind of technical skills or knowledge to actually create something that is very complex in its functioning. The app has a gallery filled with templates, fill with content and select features that make things interesting and simple for anyone who is using it.

Applications for both Android and iOS compatible systems can be developed using Guidebook. Be it event companies, schools or other organizations, Guidebook has managed to cater to these industries by providing options for creating visually interesting interfaces and cutting down on the development time. Users are provided with tools to create detailed demo sessions with capped attendance and manage attendee engagement.

Guidebook provides a wide variety of features that help integrate things like customized to-do lists, audio narration integration systems, interest forms, GPS guidance systems and RSS feed pulls. It also integrates CRM, marketing software and event registration for the applications.

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Guidebook Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $6.00 per year

Free Trial

Free Version

Self Service

$6.00

per year

Plan includes:

Anytime
A Single One Use Guide Within the Guidebook App
Audience Management Toolkit
Code-Free Application Builder
Content Sync Integrations
Email Support
Interactive Tools and Social Feed
Offline Access of Integral Documents & Contacts
Real-Time Updates

Full Service

$3,750.00

flat rate, per year

Plan includes:

Anytime
A Single One Use Guide Within the Guidebook App
Audience Management Toolkit
Code-Free Application Builder
Content Sync Integrations
Custom Icon Library
Dedicated Account Management
Email Support
Interactive Tools and Social Feed
Offline Access of Integral Documents & Contacts

Branded App

$7,000.00

flat rate, per year

Plan includes:

Advanced Security Options
Anytime
A Single One Use Guide Within the Guidebook App
Audience Management Toolkit
Code-Free Application Builder
Content Sync Integrations
Custom Icon Library
Dedicated Account Management
Email Support
Enterprise-Wide Admin Panel

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Guidebook Features

Popular features found in Event Marketing
Audience Targeting
Email Marketing
Event Calendar
Location-Based Marketing
Social Promotion
Website Management
More features of Guidebook
Access Controls/Permissions
Agenda Management
API
Application Development
Attendance Management
Attendee Management
Attendee Profiles
Badge Management
Calendar Management
Change Management
Collaboration Tools
Conferences/Conventions
CRM
Customizable Branding
Customizable Templates
Data Import/Export
Data Synchronization
Design Templates
Drag & Drop
Email Management
Engagement Tracking
Event Management
Event Maps
Event Scheduling
Feature Library
Gamification
Landing Pages/Web Forms
Live Chat
Mobile Access
Mobile Check-in
Multi-Event
Offline Access
One-to-One Messaging
Personalization
Real-Time Updates
Registration Management
Reminders
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Social Media Integration
Speaker Profiles
Sponsorship Management
Survey/Poll Management
Surveys & Feedback
Third-Party Integrations
Ticketing
Visual Modeling
Weddings/Parties
WYSIWYG Editor

Guidebook Integrations

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Guidebook User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Ratings Breakdown

75%

20%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.6

Value for money

4.6

Customer support

4.8

Functionality

4.5

Chandra Y.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

501-1000 employees

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2019

Love Guidebooks

I have a good experience using of it from bite sides

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like the my schedule feature. Customizing my schedule is so helpful especially when there are lots of options

Cons:

I wish I could stop people from downloading on multiple devices

Verified

Reviewer

Higher Education

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2018

Excellent tool for conferences, training, orientations etc.

Significantly reduce printing costs and paper usage. Allow individuals to plan better. Send updates in a timely fashion. Allow users to interact with each other.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I have used guidebook for a few years now. Most of my usage experience has come as a conference attendee. I no longer need to get tree-killing printed conference schedules (unless I am presenting, then I want a copy)! The tool is very easy to use in most situations. You can create a registration/check-in for folks, put in guides, schedules, reminders, and push notifications to users. I have explored using it for my own office as well, and had worked with guidebook to set up a trial. I thought the tool was very useful for our work (University - training undergraduate student staff), however, the price was a little too high for the extent to which this product would have been helpful, so I decided not to go through with this.

Cons:

The schedule explore can be a little clunky, it will not keep your place at times, randomly refresh itself, etc. The search feature can be your best friend if you know what you are looking for, because the organization system is not designed for any specific context, which means that while it is good for many different uses, it leave a little to be desire in each specific context.

Raymond R.

Verified reviewer

Higher Education

201-500 employees

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2019

Not a fan of Guidebook

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

For what it does, Guidebook is very useful. Great at being that one place on the phone for visitors to click to for information about the events taking place on campus.

Cons:

Customization is really bad. You're forced to use their color palette, which doesn't make sense.

Verified

Reviewer

51-200 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2017

Good product, very intuitive and comes with a great customer support team

Ease of use and a consistent product we feel good about promoting to our attendees.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The guides we create are very easy to build and navigate. Most menus and items can be customized and the website's support FAQs and step-by-step instructions are incredibly helpful. If an answer can't be found there, I've always gotten quick answers from the support team that address what I need.

Cons:

The only reason I'm not rating this 5 stars is because there's no lead tracker availability. At our conferences, we have exhibitors that would like to follow up with attendees more directly than just saying "do you have a business card?". Further, we would like to track actual attendance at sessions by having a QR code printed on badges and someone at the door to scan as people arrive. As much as we encourage our attendees, we know not everyone will download the app and check-in to sessions, so that doesn't give us the most reliable data.

Julie L.

Verified reviewer

Higher Education

51-200 employees

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2019

Guidebook is a one-stop shop for conferences

Guidebook eliminates the need for any printing, which cuts down on costs and waste. Guidebook makes it easy to stay on schedule, with maps and reminders. Connecting with other attendees is easy too, through the app, without needing to give more personal information than what you'd like while still having a way to network.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

I have used Guidebook at several conferences, and love the ease of use as well as the total elimination of printed schedules and information. With the option of selecting what events I am planning to attend (and setting calendar reminders as well!) out the menu of offerings for any given day or time period, this makes scheduling a breeze. Maps, powerpoints, speaker notes, and options for social networking allow attendees to have any information they need just with one app.

Cons:

For my purposes, I didn't have any complaints about this software or its utilization.

Verified

Reviewer

Computer Games

2-10 employees

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2019

A necessity for a well organized con

Love it, the ability to add events to your schedule with reminders has saved me many times

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Way better than a physical con schedule. Can be updated on the fly and has the ability to display as many sections of information for events, panels, and booths. Helps con goers find everything there is to do

Cons:

I don't like when con runners don't maximize its potential and put out an unfinished guidebook. That is all

Verified

Reviewer

Computer Software

201-500 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed March 2019

Great Way to Build an App for an Event

We needed the ability to build an app for a large conference that attendees could use to build their agenda and that we could use to communicate in real time. Guidebook gave us that power, even though we didn't have tech/coding experience or knowledge.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

I like how easy and user-friendly it is. I do not have coding experience myself, but I'm able to use Guidebook to create an app for a large conference. Many people on my team can be admins, and we can all edit, add photos, insert descriptions, and make sure everything looks great. The end result looks awesome on mobile devices and takes our conference to the next level. I also love the metrics, which help us know where to put our efforts/improvements.

Cons:

We use this every year, and when I log on it always defaults to first app rather than the most recent one. This isn't a huge deal, but it is annoying.

Verified

Reviewer

Financial Services

51-200 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2018

Best event app on the market

Guidebook allows us to eliminate printing and offer users a much improved experience at our annual conference. We collect feedback through the app, facilitate networking, sell sponsorship placements, and give attendees all the information they need. It's been a really useful tool, well worth the investment.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Great UI. Easy to build apps. Excellent customer service. There are a lot of event app companies out there, but Guidebook is by far my favorite. Both from a user's and admin's perspective.

Cons:

App store no longer allows for branded apps, so you have to create an app within Guidebook's app. Not the worst, just wish Apple were less restrictive.

Nate A.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

1001-5000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2019

Love Guidebook

Love Guidebook. Simple, easy, effective. And great customer service.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We love using Guidebook. It's so simple to teach other editors as well as edit myself. Even though the layout is simple, it's still easy to get creative and intentional with.

Cons:

With we had more control of layouts. An easier way to put in static maps as PDF files would be great too,

Reasons for choosing Guidebook

Familiarity and cost

Leslie R.

Verified reviewer

Events Services

Self-Employed

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2019

Guidebook Excels as interactive meeting guide

The experience was unparalleled, especially when it came to the support. As a once-a-year-user, many aspects of the program are updated from one year to the next and the support I received in navigating the newest platforms was always prompt, efficient and on-target

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The ease with which I can manage all aspects of the program, as well as the success rate for people using it onsite. Even those who may be 'technologically challenged' found it easy to download and easy to use

Cons:

For my purposes, I could not find any part of Guidebook that was difficult or unclear to understand, learn or use.

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