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title: "Accelevents vs Swoogo: fees and features compared (2026)"
description: "Accelevents and Swoogo side by side for event organizers: fees, features and who each suits. Checked October 2026."
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# Accelevents vs Swoogo

Event teams use Accelevents and Swoogo for registration, agendas, badges and check-in. Accelevents lists plans from $7,500 for a single event, and Swoogo's Professional plan is $11,800 a year for one user with unlimited events.

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- **4 of 4** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Accelevents
- **3 of 4** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Swoogo
- **4** things you get only on Ticket Fairy here

## Which should you choose?

### Accelevents suits you if you need

- Accelevents offers 24/7 live support and states a response time of under 21 seconds.[1](#source-1)
- A drag-and-drop Venue Designer builds reserved seating charts.[2](#source-2)

### Swoogo suits you if you need

- Plans include unlimited events with no cap on registrants for one price.[3](#source-3)
- Every account has in-house support with a first response within 15 minutes during business hours.[4](#source-4)

Accelevents suits you if you want reserved seating, hotel rooms booked during registration and 24/7 live chat support, and Swoogo if you run many events a year on one annual price with check-in on every plan.

## Why do event teams choose Ticket Fairy over both Accelevents and Swoogo?

### Only on Ticket Fairy

- **Contracts and e-signing** Contracts go from your templates to many performers, traders or suppliers at once and come back signed online, with a signature certificate [5](#source-5)
- **Artist advancing** Your artists can open their advance from a link with no login, and Fai fills it in from riders, tour books and emails [6](#source-6)
- **Supplier management** You can send hire lists, have suppliers confirm orders on their own page, match quotes to orders and count deliveries [7](#source-7)
- **Crew and volunteer rota** Your team builds the rota, fills open shifts, recruits volunteers, approves hours and checks staff in [8](#source-8)

- You choose whether buyers pay the booking fee on top of your price or you absorb it.[9](#source-9)
- Payouts can arrive daily as tickets sell when you connect your own Stripe or Xendit account, where your country supports it, and money Ticket Fairy processes is paid after the event.[9](#source-9)
- Your door team can scan accreditation passes with the same app as tickets.[10](#source-10)

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## What does each of Accelevents and Swoogo do?

### How do both tools and Ticket Fairy compare on what your event needs?

Ticket Fairy includes 4 of these 4 things you need, on any plan.

| What you need | Accelevents | Swoogo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show day |  |  |
| Run of show and day sheets | Included[11](#source-11) Agenda builder for sessions, tracks and speakers, with push updates on timing changes | Included[12](#source-12) Agendas, sessions and a drag-and-drop session Schedule View |
| Passes and accreditation | Included[13](#source-13) Badge designer with kiosk or staff check-in printing; ticket types restrict access to areas | Included[14](#source-14) Badge designer with badges per attendee type, on-demand printing, digital wallet badges |
| Money |  |  |
| Budgets and settlements | Included[15](#source-15) Event request cost codes compare planned budgets with actual spend | Not found in Swoogo's public documentation[16](#source-16) Event budgets and settlements not documented |
| Ticket sales in the same system | Included[17](#source-17) Ticketing and registration with reserved seating, group registration and your own processor | Included[18](#source-18) Paid registration with discounts, payment plans and your own payment gateway |

## What else should you know about Accelevents and Swoogo?

How do Accelevents and Swoogo price?:  Accelevents lists Professional at $7,500 for one event and Business from $13,500 for unlimited events. Swoogo's Professional plan is $11,800 a year for one user with unlimited events and registrants, rising with team size. [19](#source-19) [20](#source-20) [21](#source-21)

Do Accelevents and Swoogo take a fee on tickets?:  Swoogo says it takes no extra fee per transaction, and Accelevents' pricing table lists no transaction fees, though its help center describes per-ticket fees on its Free Plan. [22](#source-22) [23](#source-23) [24](#source-24)

Which answers support faster, Accelevents or Swoogo?:  Accelevents offers 24/7 live support and states a response time of under 21 seconds. Swoogo gives every account in-house support with a first response within 15 minutes during business hours. [1](#source-1) [4](#source-4)

Do Accelevents and Swoogo print badges?:  Yes, both do. Accelevents prints badges at staff or kiosk check-in on its Professional plan, and Swoogo's badge designer assigns badges by attendee type, with wallet badges and offline check-in. [25](#source-25) [26](#source-26) [27](#source-27) [28](#source-28)

Can an AI assistant use my Accelevents or Swoogo data?:  Yes. Accelevents' MCP connector lets Claude answer questions from live event data with read-only access, and Swoogo's MCP server lets an AI assistant add speakers, register attendees and create discount codes. [29](#source-29) [30](#source-30)

Can several attendees book together on Accelevents or Swoogo?:  Accelevents' group registration lets one purchase cover several attendees. Swoogo's paid events can use early-bird discounts and payment plans. [31](#source-31) [32](#source-32)

## How are Accelevents and Swoogo priced?

Accelevents:  Plan-based pricing scaled by number of events and branding: Professional $7,500 (1 event), Business from $13,500 (unlimited events), Enterprise and White Label on request; virtual events a paid add-on.[33](#source-33)

Swoogo:  Annual subscription priced by team size (users), with unlimited events and registrants. Professional from $11,800/year for 1 user (USD, excl. sales tax); Enterprise price via sales; optional paid add-ons.[34](#source-34)

## Where does each one win?

### Accelevents

- A drag-and-drop Venue Designer builds reserved seating charts.[2](#source-2)
- Hotel room blocks are set up in Accelevents, and attendees book rooms while they register.[35](#source-35)
- Event request forms use cost codes to compare planned budgets with actual spend.[36](#source-36)

### Swoogo

- Plans include unlimited events with no cap on registrants for one price.[3](#source-3)
- Attendees can save a digital badge to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet after registering.[27](#source-27)
- Swoogo states it does not lock customers into multi-year contracts.[37](#source-37)

A third option: Ticket Fairy

[Why do event teams choose Ticket Fairy over both Accelevents and Swoogo?](#third-option)

- Contracts and e-signing
- Artist advancing
- Supplier management
- Crew and volunteer rota

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## Where does each fact come from?

Every fact about another company comes from its own published pages, quoted word for word. Where we did not find something in those pages, we say exactly that. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology)

1. Accelevents Accelevents offers 24/7 live support and states a response time of under 21 seconds. "With 24/7 live support and a response time of under 21 seconds, you have a partner."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/support](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/support), read on 17 October 2026.
2. Accelevents A drag-and-drop Venue Designer builds reserved seating charts. "The Venue Designer feature allows you to design the layout of your venue and create a reserved seating chart through a drag-and-drop builder."  [support.accelevents.com/en/articles/3152391-build-a-venue-seating-chart](https://support.accelevents.com/en/articles/3152391-build-a-venue-seating-chart), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260417100739/https://support.accelevents.com/en/articles/3152391-build-a-venue-seating-chart)
3. Swoogo Plans include unlimited events with no cap on registrants for one price. "Build unlimited events with no cap on registrants, all for one predictable price."  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
4. Swoogo Every account has in-house support with a first response within 15 minutes during business hours. "Each and every account has access to our in-house support team to help answer questions; with an initial response within 15 minutes during business hours."  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
5. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Send your event contracts and get them signed online](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/send-contracts-and-get-them-signed-online)
6. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Fill in each performer's advance for your event from tour books, riders and emails](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/fill-in-advances-from-tour-books-riders-and-emails)

  Show all 37 sources

7. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Get hire suppliers to confirm orders and count deliveries for your event](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/get-hire-suppliers-to-confirm-orders-and-count-deliveries)
8. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Build your event rota and check staff in](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/build-your-event-rota-and-check-staff-in)
9. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
10. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Issue accreditation passes for your event](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/issue-accreditation-passes-for-your-event)
11. Accelevents Run of show and day sheets "Create and manage your event agenda with ease. Effortlessly handle multiple session tracks and speakers, ensuring every attendee finds value in every moment."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/event-agenda-builder](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-agenda-builder), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001949/https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-agenda-builder)
12. Swoogo Run of show and day sheets "From simple one-day conferences to multi-day, multi-track events, you can build your agenda, manage sessions, and collect speaker nominations all under one roof."  [swoogo.events/conferences/](https://swoogo.events/conferences/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260923071844/https://swoogo.events/conferences/)
13. Accelevents Passes and accreditation "Use iPads as self check-in kiosks with our check in app for events for quick QR entry and onsite badge pickup."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/event-check-in](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-check-in), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001950/https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-check-in)
14. Swoogo Passes and accreditation "Customize and dynamically assign badge designs for different attendee types."  [swoogo.events/event-logistics/](https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902133429/https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/)
15. Accelevents Budgets and settlements "Create unique cost codes to compare planned budgets vs. actual spend across departments, programs, or campaigns."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/event-request-forms](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-request-forms), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260629161026/https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-request-forms)
16. Swoogo Budgets and settlements "$11,800" Where we looked: https://swoogo.events/pricing/, https://swoogo.events/platform/, https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/, https://swoogo.events/onsite-solutions/, https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/, https://swoogo.events/conferences/, https://swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/, https://swoogo.events/pro-services/, https://swoogo.events/partner-directory/, https://swoogo.events/integrations/, page-sitemap and product-updates sitemap titles on swoogo.events, https://developer.swoogo.com/llms.txt (full API index); help center swoogo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us requires login and was not read; searched page text for "budget", "settlement", "expense", "spend"; the pricing page.  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
17. Accelevents Ticket sales in the same system "The Venue Designer feature allows you to design the layout of your venue and create a reserved seating chart through a drag-and-drop builder."  [support.accelevents.com/en/articles/3152391-build-a-venue-seating-chart](https://support.accelevents.com/en/articles/3152391-build-a-venue-seating-chart), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260417100739/https://support.accelevents.com/en/articles/3152391-build-a-venue-seating-chart)
18. Swoogo Ticket sales in the same system "run discounts like early-bird pricing, or offer flexibility through payment plans"  [swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/](https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260510142018/https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/)
19. Accelevents The Professional plan, for a single event, is listed at $7,500. "$7,500"  [www.accelevents.com/pricing](https://www.accelevents.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001948/https://www.accelevents.com/pricing)
20. Accelevents The Business plan, for unlimited events, is listed as starting from $13,500. "$13,500"  [www.accelevents.com/pricing](https://www.accelevents.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001948/https://www.accelevents.com/pricing)
21. Swoogo The Professional plan is shown at $11,800 per year (USD) for one full user, rising with team size. "$11,800"  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
22. Swoogo Swoogo says it does not take an extra fee from each transaction; fees are between the organizer and their payment gateway. "We don’t take an extra fee from every transaction – that’s between you and your payment gateway!"  [swoogo.events/event-registration-software/](https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/), read on 17 October 2026.
23. Accelevents The pricing table lists no transaction fees, and Accelevents says it takes no percentage of card processing fees. "No transaction fees"  [www.accelevents.com/pricing](https://www.accelevents.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001948/https://www.accelevents.com/pricing)
24. Accelevents The help center gives a Free Plan platform fee example of $1.50 per person plus 3.5% per ticket sale. "These platform fees include a base cost per ticket sold and a percentage of the ticket sale amount, such as $1.50 per person plus 3.5% under the Free Plan."  [support.accelevents.com/en/articles/6285214-what-are-accelevents-event-ticketing-fees-and-how-are-ticketing-fees-calculated](https://support.accelevents.com/en/articles/6285214-what-are-accelevents-event-ticketing-fees-and-how-are-ticketing-fees-calculated), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260519214606/https://support.accelevents.com/en/articles/6285214-what-are-accelevents-event-ticketing-fees-and-how-are-ticketing-fees-calculated)
25. Accelevents The Professional plan includes staff-managed or kiosk self check-in and badge printing. "Staff managed or kiosk based self check-in and badge printing"  [www.accelevents.com/pricing](https://www.accelevents.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001948/https://www.accelevents.com/pricing)
26. Swoogo A drag-and-drop badge designer assigns badge designs by attendee type. "Customize and dynamically assign badge designs for different attendee types."  [swoogo.events/event-logistics/](https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902133429/https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/)
27. Swoogo Attendees can save a digital badge to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet after registering. "Your attendees can now save their digital event badge directly to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet the moment they complete registration."  [swoogo.events/product-updates/save-badges-to-digital-wallet/](https://swoogo.events/product-updates/save-badges-to-digital-wallet/), read on 17 October 2026.
28. Swoogo Go Onsite check-in keeps working offline and syncs when the connection returns. "Keep check-in rolling even if you lose signal."  [swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/](https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260710230558/https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/)
29. Accelevents An MCP connector, included for all customers, lets Claude answer plain-language questions from live event data with read-only access. "Connect Accelevents to Claude for AI-powered event data analytics in plain language."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/mcp-server](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/mcp-server), read on 17 October 2026.
30. Swoogo The Swoogo MCP server lets an AI assistant add speakers, register attendees, update sessions and create discount codes. "Add speakers, register attendees, update sessions, and create discount codes right from the chat window."  [swoogo.events/mcp/](https://swoogo.events/mcp/), read on 17 October 2026.
31. Accelevents Group registration lets one purchase cover several attendees. "Allow group registration for multiple attendees in a single purchase."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/ticketing-registration](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/ticketing-registration), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001949/https://www.accelevents.com/platform/ticketing-registration)
32. Swoogo Paid events can use early-bird discounts and payment plans. "run discounts like early-bird pricing, or offer flexibility through payment plans"  [swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/](https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260510142018/https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/)
33. Accelevents Pricing "$7,500"  [www.accelevents.com/pricing](https://www.accelevents.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261012001948/https://www.accelevents.com/pricing)
34. Swoogo Pricing "$11,800"  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
35. Accelevents Hotel room blocks are set up in Accelevents, and attendees book rooms while they register. "Set up your properties, rates, and inventory in Accelevents, and let attendees book their room while they register, using the details they already provided."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/room-block-management-software](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/room-block-management-software), read on 17 October 2026.
36. Accelevents Event request forms use cost codes to compare planned budgets with actual spend. "Create unique cost codes to compare planned budgets vs. actual spend across departments, programs, or campaigns."  [www.accelevents.com/platform/event-request-forms](https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-request-forms), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260629161026/https://www.accelevents.com/platform/event-request-forms)
37. Swoogo Swoogo states it does not lock customers into multi-year contracts. "We won’t lock you into multi-year contracts."  [swoogo.events/compare/competitors/](https://swoogo.events/compare/competitors/), read on 17 October 2026.

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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