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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

    Kestone

    		N/AN/AThis virtual event platform offers various customization to deliver a digital experience. All types of events like virtual conference, digital product launch, online training, workshops, panel discussion, etc. can be hosted on the platform. It can manage a small event with 50 attendees or a large one with 5,000. Features include: Multi-track sessions of live/pre-recorded videos 3D layouts for Lobby Pick and drop features at a room level Highly…N/A
    Pricing
    AcceleventsKestone
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AcceleventsKestone
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Features
    AcceleventsKestone
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Accelevents and Kestone
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Kestone
    -
    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 Kestone
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Kestone
    -
    Ratings
    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 Kestone
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Kestone
    -
    Ratings
    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 Kestone
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.7
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Kestone
    -
    Ratings
    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 Kestone
    Feature
    Accelevents
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Kestone
    -
    Ratings
    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 Kestone
    Feature
    Accelevents
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Kestone
    -
    Ratings
    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
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    AcceleventsKestone
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    Score7.8 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AcceleventsKestone
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AcceleventsKestone
    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.
    Deanna Eng
    VP of Strategy
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    Kestone
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    Accelevents
    • Customer support
    • Ease of use
    • Customization
    • Branding
    • Flexbility
    • Looks great
    Deanna Eng
    VP of Strategy
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    Kestone
    No answers on this topic
    Cons
    Accelevents
    • More robust email manegement
    • Support for additional badge printers
    • Hotel room booking
    Deanna Eng
    VP of Strategy
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    Kestone
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Deanna Eng
    VP of Strategy
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    Kestone
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Deanna Eng
    VP of Strategy
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    Kestone
    No answers on this topic
    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.

    Kestone Screenshots

    Screenshot of Cafe ThemeScreenshot of Exhibitor BoothScreenshot of LobbyScreenshot of Networking CenterScreenshot of Outdoor AuditoriumScreenshot of Speaker Lounge