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Accelevents vs Brown Paper Tickets

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Accelevents

Events

The all-in-one event management platform

From
$125/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Brown Paper Tickets

Events

The fair-trade ticketing company

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Accelevents limited customization options constraining specific event requirements; Brown Paper Tickets fees are charged to ticket buyers rather than the organiser, at $1.49 plus 6.0% of the ticket price in USD
  • They diverge on capability: Accelevents covers Event registration, Brown Paper Tickets covers Will call.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Accelevents and Brown Paper Tickets actually diverge.

Attributes where Accelevents and Brown Paper Tickets differ
AttributeAcceleventsBrown Paper Tickets
Starting price$125/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
Free tierNoYes
Founded20152000

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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
  • Stripe
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

Only in Brown Paper Tickets

  • Will call
  • Seating charts
  • Reporting
  • Customer service
  • Google Analytics
  • Mailchimp
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Ticketing
  • PayPal
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Accelevents

  • Event planningnot Brown Paper Tickets
  • Ticket salesnot Brown Paper Tickets
  • Attendee managementnot Brown Paper Tickets
  • Virtual eventsnot Brown Paper Tickets
  • Event marketingnot Brown Paper Tickets

Brown Paper Tickets

  • Selling tickets for events, performances and workshopsnot Accelevents
  • Handling ticket distribution and door lists for independent organisersnot 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

Brown Paper Tickets

  • Fees are charged to ticket buyers rather than the organiser, at $1.49 plus 6.0% of the ticket price in USD
  • The 6.0% applies regardless of payment method, including when the organiser uses their own merchant account or PayPal
  • The flat component varies by currency, running from roughly $0.99 to $1.99 equivalent
  • Because the buyer pays, the advertised ticket price is not what the buyer is charged

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

Brown Paper Tickets

Free
  • StandardFree
    • $0.99 + 5% per ticket
    • Free events free
    • All features

Which should you pick?

Choose Accelevents if

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

Choose Brown Paper Tickets if

  • You need will call.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want seating charts.
Brown Paper Tickets review

Questions people ask

Is Accelevents or Brown Paper Tickets better?
Neither clearly leads. Accelevents starts at $125/month and Brown Paper Tickets at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accelevents or Brown Paper Tickets?
Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $125/month for Accelevents and Free for Brown Paper Tickets.
Does Accelevents or Brown Paper Tickets run on more platforms?
Accelevents runs on Web, iOS, Android. Brown Paper Tickets runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Brown Paper Tickets for free?
Yes. Brown Paper Tickets 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. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Brown Paper Tickets is typically brought in for.
What can Accelevents do that Brown Paper Tickets cannot?
Accelevents covers Event registration, Live streaming, Virtual networking, Fundraising tools. Brown Paper Tickets covers Will call, Seating charts, Reporting, Customer service. Both handle Ticketing, PayPal, Web support, Ios 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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Brown Paper Tickets: What are Brown Paper Tickets' transaction fees?

Buyers pay a service charge: a flat fee of $1.49 USD (or equivalent in other currencies such as €0.99 or £0.99) plus 6.0% of the ticket price. These fees are paid by ticket buyers at checkout.

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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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Brown Paper Tickets: When do organizers receive payment from Brown Paper Tickets?

If using Brown Paper Tickets' credit card processing, payment is sent within 10 business days post-event. With a custom merchant account, funds are received as tickets sell. PayPal option allows immediate remittance to the organizer.

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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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Brown Paper Tickets: Are ticket delivery methods free on Brown Paper Tickets?

Most delivery methods are free, including First Class Mail, Will-Call, Print-at-Home, Mobile Tickets, and Online Access. Premium options like Priority Mail and Express Mail carry additional charges. Pre-printed tickets cost $0.10 each plus delivery.

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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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