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Accelevents vs. Webex Events (formerly Socio)

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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

    Webex Events (formerly Socio)

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AWebex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.N/A
    Pricing
    AcceleventsWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AcceleventsWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    AcceleventsWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Considered Both Products
    Accelevents
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    Cisco
    Chose Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    WebEx Events has more features and better UI than other event platforms. It has good analytics options and good customer support. It also has lot of features in messaging and meeting. Gamification is good and attendee can have profile with lot of options to have information. …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    98%
    Would buy again
    63 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    60 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    64 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    58 Answers
    Features
    AcceleventsWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Accelevents and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.4
    10 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access10.01 Ratings8.210 Ratings
    Mobile Application10.01 Ratings8.510 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile10.01 Ratings8.310 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Accelevents and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    9.3
    9 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Calendar integration8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Meeting initiation10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Integrates with social media10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Record meetings / events10.01 Ratings8.18 Ratings
    Slideshows9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Event registration10.01 Ratings8.87 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Accelevents and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Live chat10.01 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    Audience polling10.01 Ratings7.77 Ratings
    Q&A10.01 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Accelevents and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.7
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.4
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    User authentication10.01 Ratings8.47 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.01 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list10.01 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Accelevents and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.5
    8 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Branding options10.01 Ratings8.27 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export10.01 Ratings8.88 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Accelevents and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    7.8
    9 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing10.01 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Email marketing8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Livestreaming10.01 Ratings7.48 Ratings
    Audience engagement10.01 Ratings7.69 Ratings
    Event recording10.01 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Virtual booths10.01 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Networking10.01 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Event analytics10.01 Ratings8.18 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AcceleventsWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (60 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AcceleventsWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    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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    Cisco
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    Pros
    Accelevents
    • Customer support
    • Ease of use
    • Customization
    • Branding
    • Flexbility
    • Looks great
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    Cisco
    • It has quite a few optional and customizable features that can be utilized.
    • It's easy to integrate your existing tools like Zoom, YouTube, Vimeo, and streaming services.
    • It's flexible in the way that you upload content in that you can enter things one at a time on the website, or use a spreadsheet to upload a larger amount of content.
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    Cons
    Accelevents
    • More robust email manegement
    • Support for additional badge printers
    • Hotel room booking
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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    Accelevents
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Of course something could happen to our orgs ability to put on a conference or Socio could fundamentally change their product or their customer service - but barring any magor shift there is nothing that is even close to competing for our attention here.
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    Usability
    Accelevents
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Some Android users could not get the app to work, so they had to use the web-based version of our conference guide. Most functionality was still there, but they could not pull up the QR code, which impeded the registration process. The presence of the log in with Apple ID button caused issues because most work emails were not attached to Apple ID, which caused access issues.
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    Support Rating
    Accelevents
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Socio (now WebexEvents) is one of two products I use that gets customer service right. Not only can you get an answer from an actual person quickly during business hours - but if you are asking after hours, you know the response will be waiting for you in the morning. Not only are they fast, but they are also smart about their products and customers. There is very little back and forth trying to explain the problem I am having, or the new way I am trying to use their product, that may even be novel for them.
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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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    Cisco
    We have used multiple virtual event platforms in the past, as well as trialed several. We ultimately decided on Webex due to the aesthetics of the website, the incredibly easy build-out process, the 24/5 support, the user-friendly front-end interface, the multiple ways to monetize sponsorships, and ultimately... the price. The value for what you get is incredible compared to other platforms.
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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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    Cisco
    • By Webex Events (formerly Socio) supporting virtual events, a lot of resources are saved and chances of physical interruptions eliminated.
    • The virtual events supported by Webex Events (formerly Socio) accommodates a multitude or huge audience, which makes the company known globally.
    • The live streaming of the conducted event ensure a wide coverage and minimal resources are required.
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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.

    Webex Events (formerly Socio) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Video Room: Attendees can chat, join topically based discussion rooms, set-up 1:1 video meetings, and connect from anywhere.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Data Dashboard: From high-level attendee engagement analytics to drill down sponsor ROI metrics, Socio’s Data Dashboard offers insights to see what’s working (and what’s not) in real-time.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio)  Lead Retrieval feature: So sponsors and exhibitors can capture leads with enriched data by scanning attendees’ QR codes and exporting them straight to their CRMs.