Event Management · head to head
Accelevents vs Hopin
Accelevents
Event Management
The all-in-one event management platform
- From
- $125/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Hopin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Accelevents limited customization options constraining specific event requirements; Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
- They diverge on capability: Accelevents covers Event registration, Hopin covers Virtual stages.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Accelevents and Hopin actually diverge.
| Attribute | Accelevents | Hopin |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $125/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Category | Event Management | Webinar & Virtual Events |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
- Virtual networking
- Fundraising tools
- Ticketing
- PayPal
Only in Hopin
- Virtual stages
- Networking sessions
- Expo areas
- Breakout rooms
- Marketo
Both cover
- Live streaming
- Stripe
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Accelevents
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Hopin
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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
Hopin
- Platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
- Hard registration caps with additional charges if events exceed 100 registrations
- Post-acquisition delays with slow account activation taking up to 45 days and slow responses to onboarding questions
- High pricing particularly problematic for organizations running occasional or simple webinars
- No Facebook or YouTube live streaming integration and limited caption support for accessibility
Pricing, plan by plan
Accelevents
$125/month- Professional$125/month
- Registration and ticketing
- Event marketing
- Mobile app
- Business$null/month
- All Professional features
- Advanced networking
- Enhanced analytics
Hopin
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Accelevents if
- You need event registration.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want virtual networking.
Choose Hopin if
- You need virtual stages.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want networking sessions.
Questions people ask
- Is Accelevents or Hopin better?
- Neither clearly leads. Accelevents starts at $125/month and Hopin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Accelevents or Hopin?
- Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $125/month for Accelevents and Free for Hopin.
- Does Accelevents or Hopin run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Hopin for free?
- Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Accelevents starts at $125/month.
- What is Accelevents best used for?
- Accelevents is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can Accelevents do that Hopin cannot?
- Accelevents covers Event registration, Virtual networking, Fundraising tools, Ticketing. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle Live streaming, Stripe, Salesforce, HubSpot.
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.
SourceHopin: What is Hopin's pricing?
Hopin (now RingCentral Events) starts at approximately $99 per organizer per month (billed annually) for the Events Pro plan, with higher tiers at $199 and $299 per month adding onsite capabilities and advanced integrations. A free plan is available with limited features.
SourceAccelevents: Does Accelevents integrate with CRM systems?
Yes, Accelevents integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Marketo for automatic syncing of registration, attendance, and lead-capture data.
SourceHopin: What features does Hopin include?
Hopin provides registration, live streaming, networking tools (1:1 video matchmaking, breakout rooms), virtual reception and expo areas, real-time analytics and reporting, and integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, and Pardot.
SourceAccelevents: 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.
SourceHopin: Can Hopin live stream to Facebook or YouTube?
No. Hopin does not offer native options to live stream video conferencing directly to Facebook or YouTube. This requires manual setup or third-party solutions.
SourceAccelevents: 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.
SourceHopin: Does Hopin provide automated captions during events?
Hopin does not offer built-in caption support across all features, which is a limitation for accessibility and engagement during live sessions.
SourceHopin: Who acquired Hopin?
RingCentral acquired Hopin in late 2023. The platform is now sold as RingCentral Events with ongoing support and updates managed by RingCentral.