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Accelevents vs Social Tables

Accelevents logo

Accelevents

Event Management

The all-in-one event management platform

From
$125/month
Rated
-
Social Tables logo

Social Tables

Event Management

Event diagramming and planning software

From
$199/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Accelevents limited customization options constraining specific event requirements; Social Tables now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • They diverge on capability: Accelevents covers Event registration, Social Tables covers Floor plan design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Accelevents and Social Tables actually diverge.

Attributes where Accelevents and Social Tables differ
AttributeAcceleventsSocial Tables
Starting price$125/month$199/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20152011

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Event Management).

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
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • HubSpot

Only in Social Tables

  • Floor plan design
  • Seating charts
  • Guest management
  • 3D visualization
  • Collaboration
  • Cvent
  • Opera
  • Delphi

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • 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

Social Tables

  • 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

Social Tables

  • Now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • Premium plan pricing not transparent

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

Social Tables

$199/month
  • Planner$199/month
    • Floor plans
    • Seating charts
    • Guest management
  • Professional$399/month
    • 3D diagrams
    • Collaboration
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$799/month
    • Full platform
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Accelevents if

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

Choose Social Tables if

  • You need floor plan design.
  • You also want seating charts.

Questions people ask

Is Accelevents or Social Tables better?
Neither clearly leads. Accelevents starts at $125/month and Social Tables at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accelevents or Social Tables?
Accelevents starts at $125/month and Social Tables at $199/month.
Does Accelevents or Social Tables run on more platforms?
Accelevents runs on Web, iOS, Android. Social Tables runs on Web.
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 Social Tables cannot?
Accelevents covers Event registration, Live streaming, Virtual networking, Fundraising tools. Social Tables covers Floor plan design, Seating charts, Guest management, 3D visualization. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Ios 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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Social Tables: What is Social Tables pricing in 2026?

Social Tables Pro plan is $199/month. Premium plans use quote-based pricing. Social Tables is now part of Cvent's Event Diagramming suite.

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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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Social Tables: What features does Social Tables provide?

Social Tables offers drag-and-drop floor plan design, photo-realistic 3D walkthroughs, interactive floor plans, guest list management, visual seating charts, and meal management for venues and event planners.

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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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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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