HeySummit Reviews

Wow!! I am blown away by the capabilities of this software. I run a nonprofit an organize live events and my first experiences with Heysummit are great!

My event setup was straightforward and i love that speakers can pick their own best time slot, as well as the many different upsale and DONATION options! As a nonprofit, this is rare to find and I'm very happy with it.

The software is super extensive, so for full potentional there is a bit of a learning curve, or at least paying attention to the many buttons, but they all serve good functions.

I found 1 tiny bug and reported it, contact with support was fast and easy and the next day it was already fixed.

I will say I can't wait for the day this has native live video capacity. The current setup is great and gives a lot of freedom, but tbh I feel a bit overwhelmed by the many choices of webinar, streaming, and other broadcast options to pick from. Having all in one with live group video, breakout rooms, etc all in one would be the dream.

All in all super happy with my purchase and experience so far with HeySummit!

hey submit the s an absolute powerhouse that tracks, maintains and processes online events in a super an efficient way

I’m super happy that I got this - looking forward to hosting some cool value driven sessions

Pros- it handles everything around the ev t like promos, registrations, agendas, speaker options etc

Cons - in person option for the highest tier :(

But overall I’ve got a bunch of platforms thanks to appsumo fomo - this is by far the bestest in event based directions hands down

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Pros :

Massive Time-Saver for Event Management:
HeySummit streamlines every stage of event planning, from speaker onboarding to ticketing and promotions.

True All-in-One Platform:
Whether running in-person, virtual, or hybrid events, everything lives under one roof—ticketing, landing pages, email automation, speaker management, affiliate tracking, and analytics.

Automatic Affiliate & Marketing Tools:
Every speaker automatically gets their own affiliate link and promotional materials, making recruitment and buzz-building effortless. Built-in referral tracking shows exactly who's driving registrations, significantly increasing attendance without extra marketing spend.

Comprehensive Ticketing Options:
Handles everything from free events to complex multi-tier paid experiences with early-bird discounts, VIP access, bundle packages, and upsells. The flexibility rivals dedicated ticketing platforms like Eventbrite, but fully integrated with event management.

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Cons :

Learning Curve for First-Time Users -
Despite being user-friendly, the depth of features may overwhelm beginners initially.

Dependent on External Tools for Video Hosting -
No Native Built-In Streaming. You’ll still need Zoom, YouTube Live, Vimeo, etc., for actual video delivery. HeySummit doesn’t handle streaming natively.

Limited Design & Branding Customization -
Landing pages and design elements have restrictions that limit control over CSS, advanced layouts, and specific branding.

Restricted Email Template Customization -
Email automation is powerful but templates have limited formatting and layout options.

Sponsor Booth Features Require Higher Tiers -
Dedicated sponsor booths and exhibition spaces need higher-tier plans.

Limited Mobile App Functionality -
No dedicated native mobile app for attendees or organizers.

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I have had 6 years with HeySummit and had very few events over those 6 years.

I took advantadge of an upgrade years ago and paid many hundreds of dollars since then in monthly fees to keep it active.

However between a bank account card change and medical issues, it lapsed for a month and they will not allow me to catch up the upgrade payments, because they "can't" because that "is no longer available".

Everyone knows the proper customer service answers are either they are not willing to or they are willing to. They "can't" is simply not true. The specific customer service person may not be able to, but HeySummit can do whatever they well please for whoever they well please. That's how customer service works.

It's an incredibly bad customer service position to persist from the position that you "can't" do something. It's a failing.

I cannot therefore recommend HeySummit, as they may fail you when you need them most.

Reply to reply: (cannot actually reply through AppSumo UI)
Acknowledging that it is a "one-time deal" is easy. The irony is that the benefits of the upgrade was never actually used to my knowledge because the extra features gained did not apply to the few events I actually created over the years. It was simply a hedge, an investment. Yet it still remains, I did not cancel the upgrade, and due to the combination of bank card changes and illness the payment lapsed a bit. I offered to make the account right, and would have paid a late fee or whatever had there been one, but instead, the policy is to offer an upgrade for great features then rugpull at the earliest opportunity. Well, congratulations. You got your opportunity. *golf clap*.

I ran a full day virtual class on HeySummit in July and it was a success thanks to this product. Handling downloads, payments, marketing deliverables etc was super easy. The responses to my questions were insanely fast and helpful. The attendees didn't have issues with log ins or receipts (the usual suspects).

My only wish is that the email copy changes were a bit more intuitive. They use pre-filled blocks of info to populate their fields - once I got the hang of it then it was no issue but it took a bit. They may have fixed that by now - it seems that there are multiple updates every time I log in. Looking forward to my next class that I'm setting up now. Thanks to Ben and the team for a product I can rave about :)

(not paid or incentivized for this review!)