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Accelevents vs Bloomerang

Accelevents logo

Accelevents

Events

The all-in-one event management platform

From
$125/month
Rated
-
Bloomerang logo

Bloomerang

Nonprofits

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
$40/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Accelevents limited customization options constraining specific event requirements; Bloomerang pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: Accelevents covers Event registration, Bloomerang covers Donor database management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Accelevents and Bloomerang actually diverge.

Attributes where Accelevents and Bloomerang differ
AttributeAcceleventsBloomerang
Starting price$125/month$40/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
CategoryEventsNonprofits
Founded20152012

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Accelevents

  • Event registration
  • Live streaming
  • Virtual networking
  • Fundraising tools
  • Ticketing
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

Only in Bloomerang

  • Donor database management
  • Donation tracking
  • Relationship tracking
  • Task management
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Drive
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Accelevents

  • Event planningnot Bloomerang
  • Ticket salesnot Bloomerang
  • Attendee managementnot Bloomerang
  • Virtual eventsnot Bloomerang
  • Event marketingnot Bloomerang

Bloomerang

  • Nonprofit fundraising managementnot Accelevents
  • Donor database and engagementnot Accelevents
  • Volunteer coordinationnot Accelevents

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Accelevents

  • Limited customization options constraining specific event requirements
  • Confusing user interface and navigation with mobile app issues
  • Analytics capabilities are completely limited with no easy data extraction
  • Integration to Salesforce and HubSpot requires complex setup for tracking
  • Software occasionally experiences bugs that impact event functionality

Bloomerang

  • Pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
  • The all in one Giving Platform starts at $242 a month billed annually
  • The products are sold separately, with Fundraising from $40 a month, CRM from $125 and Volunteer from $119, so a full stack means stacking subscriptions
  • Every published price is a starting figure billed annually, with exact cost requiring a sales conversation

Pricing, plan by plan

Accelevents

$125/month
  • Professional$125/month
    • Registration and ticketing
    • Event marketing
    • Mobile app
  • Business$undefined/month
    • All Professional features
    • Advanced networking
    • Enhanced analytics

Bloomerang

$40/month
  • Fundraising$40/month
    • Donor tracking and management
  • CRM$125/month
    • Customer relationship management
  • Volunteer$119/month
    • Volunteer management and scheduling
  • Bundled Giving Platform$242/month
    • All three products combined

Which should you pick?

Choose Accelevents if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want live streaming.

Choose Bloomerang if

  • You need donor database management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want donation tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Accelevents or Bloomerang better?
Neither clearly leads. Accelevents starts at $125/month and Bloomerang at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accelevents or Bloomerang?
Accelevents starts at $125/month and Bloomerang at $40/month.
Does Accelevents or Bloomerang run on more platforms?
Accelevents runs on Web, iOS, Android. Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android.
What is Accelevents best used for?
Accelevents is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Bloomerang is typically brought in for.
What can Accelevents do that Bloomerang cannot?
Accelevents covers Event registration, Live streaming, Virtual networking, Fundraising tools. Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Accelevents: What platforms does Accelevents support?

Accelevents is a web-based SaaS platform with a mobile event app for attendees, enabling management of on-site, virtual, and hybrid events from one dashboard.

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Bloomerang: What does Bloomerang's individual pricing cost?

Bloomerang's individual products cost $40/month for Fundraising, $125/month for CRM, and $119/month for Volunteer management.

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Accelevents: Does Accelevents integrate with CRM systems?

Yes, Accelevents integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Marketo for automatic syncing of registration, attendance, and lead-capture data.

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Bloomerang: How much does Bloomerang's bundled platform cost?

Bloomerang's Bundled Giving Platform costs $242 per month, which is less than the individual products' combined cost of $284 per month.

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Accelevents: What are the fundraising capabilities in Accelevents?

Accelevents offers fundraising features including auctions, raffles, and fund-a-need options, with pricing starting at $499 per event plus $1 per bidder.

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Bloomerang: Are there unlimited users included in Bloomerang pricing?

Yes, all Bloomerang paid plans include unlimited users, allowing your entire team to access the platform.

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Accelevents: Is there a free trial for Accelevents?

Yes, Accelevents offers a free trial that allows you to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Bloomerang: What payment methods does Bloomerang accept?

Bloomerang accepts credit and debit cards, ACH, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and Tap to Pay for subscriptions.

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