Guidebook is a Premium Partner with Slate

One license.
One branded app. Every campus event.

No more juggling different vendors, platforms, and log ins for every event. Get your own app, available in the app stores, with every event inside

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“Our yield grew tremendously once we began using Guidebook.”
Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience
Indiana Tech

Run every event your department has in one app for one flat fixed price

From your biggest events, to the ones that you don't want to feel forgotten. Run everything on the same license. Modernize the student experience.

No per-event pricing or invoice

No matter the size of your event, you can now have the same experience at every single one. Run as many events as you need on Guidebook and create a smoother event experience for your students. Raise the bar, not your budget

Tammy Tasler - FGCU

"The unlimited plan, quite frankly, has changed how we're looking at things too. Because we're not trying to mold one event into one guide and reuse it constantly."

At a glance, you’re covered for the year

Flexible licensing that scales

One department or ten, each team can run unlimited events

Unlimited events, one fixed price

Run orientations, visit days, career fairs, and more without per-event pricing or fees

Cut printing costs

Go digital and save thousands on printed programs every single year. It's good for your budget, and good for the environment.

Fully branded university app

Your logo and your colors get the spotlight, not ours. Available directly in the app stores.

Scale student engagement

Reach more students and boost engagement without paying a cent more.

Registration already built in

Collect RSVPs and manage capacity without extra apps or manual tracking.

Campus-wide event platform

One unified app experience for every student, every event, every department.

Easy to use, quick to launch

Build and publish guides in hours, not weeks, without an IT department.

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Your app. Your brand. Your campus experience.

Hundreds of universities use Guidebook to power their events, from open house to graduation. A branded app creates one place your students know is built to support them through the campus journey.

  • Your logo and brand in the app stores
  • Your colors, your content, your campus
  • No Guidebook branding anywhere
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A department license makes life simple

See why schools of every size turn to Guidebook for branded apps that delight students and create a sense of belonging.

Other platforms
With Guidebook Unlimited

Every event costs extra.

Build unlimited guides for one flat price.

Costs rise with attendee volume.

Flat-rate pricing with flexible attendee volume.

Core event planning tools cost extra.

Native Slate integration with built-in analytics.

Limited admin seats.

Unlimited admins at no extra cost.

Info is scattered (paper, PDFs, emails).

Everything lives in your mobile guide.

Your brand gets buried.

Your own branded app on iOS & Android.

Tools don't talk to each other.

One integrated platform for all your needs.

Support is reactive and tiered.

True partnership with a dedicated Account Manager.

Accessible for every student on campus

Accessibility isn't an add-on. Guidebook is built so every student can find their way, read their schedule, and stay connected, whatever tools they rely on to use their phone.

Works with screen readers

Works with the screen reader on every phone, and follows Apple and Google's guidelines, so students who navigate by voice or touch aren't left out.

Built to recognized standards

Built to WCAG 2.1 AA, with Section 508 and EN 301 549 in mind, so campuses can meet the standards they are asked to meet.

Shaped by accessibility experts

Developed with accessibility specialists at the College Board, AUCD, and Knowbility. Not added after the fact.

Transparent by design

View the report

We publish an Accessibility Conformance Report so your team can see exactly what's supported, and what isn't.

Features for ambitious teams

Event Scheduling

Schedule management, attendance tracking, and verification for all events

Slate Integration

Sync student and contact data directly with Slate to keep every record up to date

QR Code Check-In

Let attendees check in to sessions instantly by scanning a QR code

Advanced Scheduling

Session tracks and preset schedules to manage complex, multi-day events

Self-Guided Tours

Let visitors explore campus at their own pace with location-aware, guided routes

AI Schedule Import

Automatically import and build personalized schedules with AI-powered matching

User Management

Privacy controls and granular permissions to manage attendee access and data

Content & Information

Information lists, folders, links to PDFs/videos, and QR pages

Maps & Navigation

Static maps, Google/Apple Maps integration, and QR scanning

Interactive Maps

Link sessions and exhibitors to specific locations with offline access

Push Notifications

Personalized and group notifications to keep attendees engaged throughout your event

Social Engagement

Social feed and networking tools to boost attendee interaction

Session Verification

Verify attendee attendance and track session participation in real-time

Native Apps

iOS/Android apps with offline access, personalization, and native performance

Analytics & Management

Detailed metrics, content management, and real-time updates with live publishing

Support

Email support for your team

Gamification

Leaderboard, QR scavenger hunt, and engagement tools to boost participation

Feedback & Polls

Live polls, forms, surveys, and real-time feedback collection

ALL FEATURES
INTEGRATIONS
Slate Integration
Sync student and contact data directly with Slate to keep every record up to date.
CONTENT
Schedule
What's happening, when and where?
Schedule Tracks
Segment complex schedules into streams with custom filters.
Preset Schedules
Admin-built personalized schedules for individuals or groups.
AI Schedule Import
Automatically import and build personalized schedules with AI-powered matching.
Session Registration
Manage attendance with session limits and waitlists.
Session Check-In
Fast, contactless check-in for sessions with real-time attendance capture.
Session Attendance Verification
Scan attendees to know who attended which sessions.
Information Lists
E.g. speakers, sponsors, documents, FAQs, safety guidance, etc.
Contact Form on List Items
Lead capture for exhibitors/sponsors.
Links Between App Content
Connect things like speakers and sessions, or sponsors and videos.
Folders
Organize menus with nested folders for easy navigation.
Appointment-Scheduling on List Items
Connect your Calendly and allow users to book meetings.
Static Image Maps
Floor plans that work offline.
Interactive Maps
Link sessions, exhibitors and sponsors to specific places - available offline.
Self-Guided Tours
Location-aware, self-paced routes for visitors exploring campus on their own.
Google & Apple Maps
Link sessions and list items to live area maps.
QR Pages for Lists
Users can scan a code and go straight to information in the app.
Links to URLs
Load any content on the web, inside the app.
Links to PDFs
Session slides, pre-reading materials, safety documents, etc.
Links to Videos
Integrate on-demand and live video inside the app.
Sponsor Banner Ads
Rotating banners to help you generate additional revenue.
Accessibility
Optimized to be accessible for all users.
Unlimited Content
Upload as many sessions, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, etc. as you need.
ENGAGEMENT
Push Notifications
Including personalized and group notifications (instantly alert people in their pocket).
Leaderboard
Build a scoring system that encourages the app engagement you want.
Interact: Social Feed
Private social wall for photos, discussion and sponsors.
Private Chat
1:1 conversations for networking between app users.
1:1 Meeting Booking
Allow app users to book time with each other in the app and foster new connections.
User Interests: Matchmaking
Set topics or interests and let attendees find smart suggestions for networking.
Live Polls
Audience engagement questions.
Forms & Surveys
Capture the information you need from users - e.g. feedback surveys or dietary requirement.
Assessments
Build quizzes with correct answers and point scoring.
Session Discussion
Allow your attendees to have focused conversation on one specific session.
Photo Album
A place for users to network and share memories.
QR Code Scavenger Hunt
Build unique challenges for users - and influence where they go at your event.
Social Media Integrations
Allow users to access popular platforms from inside your app.
USER MANAGEMENT & PRIVACY
App Privacy: Public
Allow anyone to download your content and engage.
App Privacy: Passphrase-Protected
Set a password of your choice to protect your content.
App Privacy: Invite-Only
Control access to your content based on their email address.
Gated Lists
Decide who can see which content in your guide.
Moderating Users & Content
Ban users, delete content, and allow for reporting.
User Invitations
Upload users emails and invite them seamlessly.
Group Management
Build groups and create personalized experiences for them.
Free Registration
Manage your event sign-ups.
Paid Ticketing
Sell tickets for your events.
DIY Badges
Design your badges with the Guidebook ID QR code and print them yourself.
Professionally Printed Badges
Design your badges with the Guidebook ID QR code and print professionally with customizations.
Onsite Badge Printing
Work with Guidebook's badging partner to print onsite badges with the Guidebook ID QR code.
APP-USER TOOLS
Personalized Schedules
User-built.
To-Do Lists
User-built.
Notes
Private to end users.
QR Scanner
Scan QR codes inside the app.
GUIDE-BUILDING
Native iOS & Android Apps
Make 80%+ of your content available offline with a native app.
Guidebook Web
A website version of your app.
Event Marketing Websites
Promote your events on a custom designed webpage.
Collaborate Portal
Invite sponsors, speakers, exhibitors to complete their own profiles.
Custom Menu Item Icons
Put your own stamp on the design.
Out-of-the-box Integrations
Connect to your favorite systems.
Open API
Your IT team can push or pull any information from Guidebook.
iCal Sync
Integrate your schedule with your iCal.
Detailed Metrics
Capture and analyze data from your app and build reports with exports and images.
Clone Guides and Import/Export Content
Export content, make guide-building easy and save time.
Unlimited Admins/Editors
Invite as many people as you need to help build your app.
Unlimited Changes and Updates
Publish as many edits as you need, live within 60 seconds.
SUPPORT
US & UK Based Email Support
With average response times of <20 minutes during business hours.
Live Chat & Phone Support
During ET business hours.

75% of the top US colleges use Guidebook

See how real campus teams put it to work

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Bates College

The Bates College app guides prospective students through their journey of exploring Bates' campus, and helps to make choosing Bates feel easy. In a visitor's pocket, they have:

- Housing tours
- Parking info
- Interactive campus maps
- Student club and org info
- And much more

Families know where to go, students have the answers at their fingertips, and modern experience during their visit on campus keeps Bates memorable and a top pick for prospective students.

University of Florida - Tours

The University of Florida's Gator Way App is a key piece in a prospective student's experience on campus, and gives a feeling of what it feels like to be a Gator. Their app allows students to:

- Tour campus with a guided route, audio descriptions.
- Register for sessions relevant to their major, and other interests.
- Connect with various departments on campus.

Students and families leave campus after a strong first impression, and can revisit the campus at home in the app to view anything they missed.

University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky's Admissions team switched from printing paper programs for their open houses, and prospective and admitted student events, to a fully branded mobile app that supports and engages students during their visit.

During UK's Big Blue Open House, prospective students can choose their own adventure, attend sessions relevant to them and their major, and do a guided tour of campus from in the app.

Indiana Tech

When Indiana Tech replaced printed materials with a Guidebook app, the results were impossible to ignore:

- 105% increase in student yield from Admitted Students Day attendees (from 40% to 82%).
- 29% reduction in costs associated with the event, by swapping printed programs for an app.
- A process that once took 5 team members 400+ hours was drastically reduced to just 2 people and less than 25 hours.

Fewer hours? Check.
Less paper? Definitely.
More students saying yes? Absolutely.

Chapman University

When Chapman University wanted a better way to welcome prospective students, they relied on Guidebook's platform to build their own app that allows students to explore campus without relying on a tour guide. Inside the app, students can:

- Explore Chapman's beautiful Orange, California campus at their own pace.
- Dive into Chapman’s academic programs.
- Connect with current students to get a feel for campus life.

It’s a warm, modern introduction to Chapman that leaves a lasting impression on today's tech-savvy students.

FAQs

What support comes with a license?
A real partnership. Every license includes a dedicated account manager alongside our award winning support team, so you're not filing tickets into the void, you have someone who knows your programs.
What does a license include?
One flat annual price covers your team: unlimited guides, unlimited admins to build them, and every feature, from Slate integration to analytics. You're licensing the platform for the year, whether for one department or the whole campus, not paying event by event.
Is there a limit on events, guides, or attendees?
No. Run as many events and build as many guides as you like, with no attendee or download caps. Whether 200 students show up or 20,000, your price doesn't change.
How is this different from paying per event?
Paying per event punishes you for doing more, every open house, orientation, or tour becomes another invoice. A license flips that. Once you're covered for the year, each new event costs nothing extra, so you can build a guide made for each event or program, all living in your one fully branded app. Students download your app once and can access every event and guide inside.
Can we reuse guides year to year?
Yes. Duplicate last year's orientation guide, update the dates and details, and republish in minutes. Nothing starts from scratch, and nothing gets thrown away.
Are integrations and analytics included, or extra?
Included. Native Slate integration, built-in analytics, push notifications, and your own branded app in the iOS and Android app stores all come with the license, not as paid add-ons.
What does "unlimited" actually include?
Everything your team runs. Build as many branded guides as you need, for as many events as you host, all under one license. There's no charge per event, no cap on how many guides you create, and no limits on downloads or attendees, with every feature included.
Who can build guides, and is there an admin limit?
Anyone on your team you choose. The license includes unlimited admins at no extra cost, so different people and programs can build and manage their own guides side by side.
Does a license cover one department or the whole campus?
Either, it's up to you. You can license Guidebook for a single department, multiple departments, or your whole campus. All give you unlimited events and guides for a flat annual price that won't increase as your usage grows.

Still have questions?