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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Accelevents

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AAccelevents is an event registration, ticketing, and fundraising solution for all types and sizes of events, from the company of the same name in Boston. At basic it supports event ticketing, and it higher tier plans support event messaging, and provides an online giving app.N/A

    GoFundMe Pro

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AGoFundMe Pro is nonprofit fundraising software designed to help organizations fundraise in any way they want, wherever they want. GoFundMe Pro aims to unlock new opportunities to inspire giving, reach broader audiences, and drive greater impact. GoFundMe states they have supported over $40 billion in giving since 2010.N/A
    Pricing
    AcceleventsGoFundMe Pro
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    AcceleventsGoFundMe Pro
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    AcceleventsGoFundMe Pro
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    Accelevents
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    GoFundMe
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
    29 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    27 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    28 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    24 Answers
    Features
    AcceleventsGoFundMe Pro
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Accelevents and GoFundMe Pro
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    GoFundMe Pro
    -
    Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Accelevents and GoFundMe Pro
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    GoFundMe Pro
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    Calendar integration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Accelevents and GoFundMe Pro
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    GoFundMe Pro
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    Live chat10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Accelevents and GoFundMe Pro
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.7
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    GoFundMe Pro
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    User authentication10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Accelevents and GoFundMe Pro
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    GoFundMe Pro
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    Branding options10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Accelevents and GoFundMe Pro
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    GoFundMe Pro
    -
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    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AcceleventsGoFundMe Pro
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.6
    (53 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AcceleventsGoFundMe Pro
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Accelevents
    Accelevents is very well suited for companies building an event program who want an ease to use platform that also has all the flexibility and features you could ever want. We love how it's all under one roof as they say. So we don't need to go connecting multiple tools together. Our previus platform had all of the features, but they were disconnected. Accelevents is much smoother to work with saving our team a ton of time and making everything more simple for our attendees.
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    GoFundMe
    Well suited for organizations with large fundraising programs or many recurring donors, especially those who have the staffing to devote to reporting and fundraising data analysis. Variety of payment options is good for mobile-first or younger audiences who may be taking more frequent advantage of payment methods like Venmo and Apple Pay. Most useful if it is used in tandem as an event registration/event hosting platform (Classy Event Registration or Classy Live) as attendee data and fundraising is kept in a single place. Less appropriate for smaller organizations, or folks that will not be doing crowdfunding/peer-to-peer/events. There are other platforms that do standard donation pages well that have fewer bells and whistles but are accordingly cheaper.
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    Pros
    Accelevents
    • Customer support
    • Ease of use
    • Customization
    • Branding
    • Flexbility
    • Looks great
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    GoFundMe
    • The Classy platform is easy to use, both for the staff and our volunteer fundraisers
    • It's easy to build a great looking fundraising page
    • Classy support (particularly chat and phone) are attentive and responsive. Every one there is smart and nice!
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    Cons
    Accelevents
    • More robust email manegement
    • Support for additional badge printers
    • Hotel room booking
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    GoFundMe
    • Campaigns lack customization options which can be limiting- while you can add code to make some changes, there is a basic framework that you can't always override.
    • Slow to roll out some donor payment options like Venmo.
    • Not inexpensive price point and on an annual contract, so the software is definitely an investment.
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    Usability
    Accelevents
    No answers on this topic
    GoFundMe
    VERY easy to use, but lacks flexibility. But very easy to learn and master, even for someone with technical skills. They offer live chat which is a great help for on-demand support. At higher call volumes, you may wait 10 minutes, but I’ve never waited for more than that and the support if 90% of the time very helpful.
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    Support Rating
    Accelevents
    No answers on this topic
    GoFundMe
    Classy's team was very helpful as we transitioned over, and helped us get everything set up quite easily. The few times we've had issues or questions, their online chat feature has been a quick way to get answers. On Giving Tuesday last year, the site went down, but Classy was quick with communication to its clients and had the problem resolved in about an hour. I know that if we have any problems or questions, the company and its team will be responsive and helpful. That makes a difference to me and our small team. We don't have time to troubleshoot or stay on hold for a long time waiting for support.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Accelevents
    Accelevents is the easiest to use and has the best support. They're constantly innovating and adding new functionality and they want to hear from me on how to make the platform better. We are here to stay
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    GoFundMe
    I have not used any other platforms like Classy. Given I came into this organization after Classy was already chosen, I was pleased with how easy it was to learn the platform and how user-friendly the entire thing is. Although I haven't used any other platforms like it, I would highly recommend it.
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    Return on Investment
    Accelevents
    • Increased sponsor revenue from our events that we put towards event activations
    • Higher attendance rate through cart abandonment tracking and re-engagement
    • Overall time savings for my team
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    GoFundMe
    • This has been nothing but positive. We use the basic version so there is no fee associated with it other than a percentage of each transaction. So everything that comes in is added revenue where the only investment is staff time, but there is no monetary investment.
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    ScreenShots

    Accelevents Screenshots

    Screenshot of multi-track agendas with capacity limits. Invite, assign speakers, and import sessions for streamlined planning.Screenshot of lead capture tools, to empower exhibitors to collect, segment, and qualify the leads they engage with in real time for a faster, more effective follow-up.Screenshot of the event website design interfaceScreenshot of registration tools, used to build branded event pages, define ticket types, configure registration forms, and drive registration.Screenshot of contactless check-in for attendees, by scanning in their QR code. The iPad can be used as a contactless check-in kiosk to enable attendees to self-check in.Screenshot of a virtual breakout room to engage attendees in intimate discussions and lively, with interactive sessions to enrich their event experience.

    GoFundMe Pro Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Campaign Designer: Campaign pages can be used to collect one-time or recurring donations through a customizable, mobile-responsive web page optimized for conversion.Screenshot of Studio: Users can create conversion-optimized campaigns through stories that inspire support.Screenshot of Live Events: Power events of any size and location with an event fundraising platform that unites donors around a customized experience.Screenshot of Recurring Giving: To build a reliable revenue stream and appeal to more donors for ongoing support.Screenshot of an Embedded Donation Form: Maximizes conversion and revenue on websites.Screenshot of Peer-to-Peer: This mobilizes supporters and gives them the tools to fundraise for a cause on their own.