Software · head to head
Accelevents vs Run The World
The short version
- Only Run The World has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Accelevents limited customization options constraining specific event requirements; Run The World the Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.
- They diverge on capability: Accelevents covers Event registration, Run The World covers Speed networking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Accelevents and Run The World actually diverge.
| Attribute | Accelevents | Run The World |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $125/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 | 2018 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
- Salesforce
Only in Run The World
- Speed networking
- Roundtables
- Virtual expo
- Social lounge
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Live streaming
- Stripe
- PayPal
- 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
Run The World
- 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
Run The World
- The Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.
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
Run The World
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 50 attendees
- Basic features
- 1-hour events
- Pro$149/month
- 500 attendees
- Speed networking
- Custom branding
- Enterprise$499/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Expo hall
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose Accelevents if
- You need event registration.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want virtual networking.
Choose Run The World if
- You need speed networking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want roundtables.
Questions people ask
- Is Accelevents or Run The World better?
- Neither clearly leads. Accelevents starts at $125/month and Run The World at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Accelevents or Run The World?
- Run The World has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $125/month for Accelevents and Free for Run The World.
- Does Accelevents or Run The World run on more platforms?
- Accelevents runs on Web, iOS, Android. Run The World runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Run The World for free?
- Yes. Run The World 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 Run The World cannot?
- Accelevents covers Event registration, Virtual networking, Fundraising tools, Ticketing. Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Social lounge. Both handle Live streaming, Stripe, PayPal, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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