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Accelevents vs GiveWP

Accelevents logo

Accelevents

Events

The all-in-one event management platform

From
$125/month
Rated
-
GiveWP logo

GiveWP

Nonprofits

WordPress donation plugin for nonprofits

From
$199/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Accelevents limited customization options constraining specific event requirements; GiveWP recurring donations and fee recovery only available in Pro and Elite tiers; Essentials tier ($199/year) limited to one-time donations
  • They diverge on capability: Accelevents covers Event registration, GiveWP covers Donation forms.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Accelevents and GiveWP actually diverge.

Attributes where Accelevents and GiveWP differ
AttributeAcceleventsGiveWP
Starting price$125/month$199/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites)
CategoryEventsNonprofits
Founded20152012

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
  • Ios support

Only in GiveWP

  • Donation forms
  • Recurring donations
  • Donor management
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Mailchimp
  • WordPress support

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Accelevents

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

GiveWP

  • WordPress-hosted nonprofits managing donors with self-hosted data (no third-party donor database)not Accelevents
  • Organisations needing text-to-give and multi-gateway payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay)not 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

GiveWP

  • Recurring donations and fee recovery only available in Pro and Elite tiers; Essentials tier ($199/year) limited to one-time donations
  • Email marketing integrations (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Salesforce) require Pro tier or higher
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising only available in Elite tier ($599/year); not in lower tiers

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

GiveWP

$199/year
  • Essentials$199/year
    • Everything needed to start fundraising on your own site
    • Unlimited donation forms
    • Donor database
  • Pro$399/year
    • All Essentials features
    • Recurring donations
    • Fee recovery options
  • Elite$599/year
    • All Pro features
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Funds and designations

Which should you pick?

Choose Accelevents if

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

Choose GiveWP if

  • You need donation forms.
  • You work on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites).
  • You also want recurring donations.

Questions people ask

Is Accelevents or GiveWP better?
Neither clearly leads. Accelevents starts at $125/month and GiveWP at $199/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accelevents or GiveWP?
Accelevents starts at $125/month and GiveWP at $199/year.
Does Accelevents or GiveWP run on more platforms?
Accelevents runs on Web, iOS, Android. GiveWP runs on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites).
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 GiveWP is typically brought in for.
What can Accelevents do that GiveWP cannot?
Accelevents covers Event registration, Live streaming, Virtual networking, Fundraising tools. GiveWP covers Donation forms, Recurring donations, Donor management, Fundraising campaigns. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Zapier, Web 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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GiveWP: How much does GiveWP cost?

GiveWP pricing starts at $199 per year for the Essentials plan, $399 per year for Pro, and $599 per year for Elite. There are no per-transaction donation processing fees on any tier.

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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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GiveWP: Does GiveWP charge transaction fees on donations?

No, GiveWP charges no platform fees or per-donation transaction fees. Organizations only pay the standard payment processor fees (Stripe, PayPal, Square, etc.).

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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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GiveWP: Do I own my donor data with GiveWP?

Yes, with GiveWP you retain complete data ownership of your donor relationships and donation history. There is no vendor lock-in.

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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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