Question: I need a solution that enables me to host and manage paid events, both online and offline, with ease.

If you're looking for an all-purpose tool to manage paid events both online and offline, Nas.io is definitely worth a look. This platform is geared for community-centric businesses and comes with a lot of tools for membership management, event management, audience management and other tasks. It has automated renewal options, direct email and WhatsApp communications, digital product sales and challenge management. Nas.io integrates with popular chat apps and handles localized payment processing, so it's a powerful tool for increasing engagement and revenue.

Another option worth considering is Swapcard, an event management platform that uses AI technology to help you optimize every part of the event. It's got user-friendly interfaces for registration management, AI-powered networking, sponsor and lead generation and community building. Swapcard also offers self-serve options for mid-sized events, mobile apps and detailed analytics and reporting. The company has data security measures like SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, ISO27001 certification and GDPR compliance.

For a simple event creation and management experience, take a look at EventConnect. The platform makes it easy to create event websites, sell tickets and accept payments. It offers customizable ticket types, groups and forms and a Media Hub with AI for personalized event photo sharing. EventConnect offers both a free Lite plan and a $27.99/month Club plan, so it's good for events large or small.

Last, Glue Up is an all-purpose association management software that combines events, memberships, CRM, email marketing, accounting and payment tools. It offers customizable membership management, event management, community management with live feeds and webinar management. With integrations like Stripe, QuickBooks and Zoom, Glue Up offers scalable solutions for associations and nonprofits looking to manage their professional communities efficiently.