Event technology continues to evolve, and event organizers now depend on platforms to manage everything from event registration to analytics and engagement. Two platforms often compared are EventMobi and Swoogo, each offering tools for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. However, a growing number of organizations are turning to Accelevents as a highly customizable, all-in-one alternative that blends the best of both worlds.
This article provides a clear, side-by-side look at all three platforms as of mid-2025. Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, association gathering, or multi-day expo, understanding how these solutions differ will help you find the right fit for your needs.
Overview of EventMobi, Swoogo, and Accelevents
EventMobi was founded in 2010 in Toronto, Canada, and focuses on simplifying digital event experiences with mobile apps, attendee engagement, and fast setup. It’s popular among associations, nonprofits, and mid-sized businesses seeking a streamlined interface.
Swoogo launched in 2015 in Rhode Island, United States, and is known for its complex configuration options across registration, branding, and analytics. Swoogo is often selected by enterprise event teams and agencies managing intricate event workflows.
Accelevents stands apart by being intentionally built with a single, consistent data model—no acquisitions or patchwork modules—delivering a seamless experience for event organizers, attendees, exhibitors, and speakers. With 1,847 customers, Accelevents is recognized for its ease of use, flexibility, and a support team that responds in less than 21 seconds, 24/7. The platform is designed to scale from single-day meetings to multi-thousand-attendee conferences, all with rapid onboarding and a focus on customer success.
Feature Category | EventMobi | Swoogo | Accelevents |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary Focus | Mobile-first engagement & ease of use | Complex customization & workflows | All-in-one, highly customizable, seamless experience |
Best For | Associations, nonprofits, mid-sized orgs | Enterprise teams, agencies, large-scale ops | Enterprises, associations, agencies, nonprofits, and others |
Pricing Structure | Custom quotes based on scale & features | Flat rate; starts at ~$11,800/user/year | Transparent, scalable pricing with no surprise add-ons |
User Interface | Template-based; built for fast setup | Modular; supports complex configurations | Unified, drag-and-drop customization for every module |
Key Features and Customization Options
EventMobi and Swoogo both provide tools for managing event experiences, but their customization depth and complexity differ. Accelevents bridges the gap with a highly customizable platform that remains easy to use.
Brand Personalization Essentials
EventMobi uses pre-built templates and visual editors for website and email design. Swoogo provides modular branding with custom HTML/CSS and dynamic fields, allowing for complex branding logic.
EventMobi branding: Preset layouts, editable colors/fonts/logos, email templates, custom splash screens, limited white labeling (mobile app)
Swoogo branding: Full HTML/CSS control, advanced logic, DNS masking, complete white labeling
Accelevents branding and customization: Easily create fully branded event websites, registration pages, and mobile apps using drag-and-drop editors. Full white-label branding is available across web, mobile, and virtual environments, with customizable themes and no visible platform branding.
Registration and Ticketing Setup
User reviews of EventMobi and Swoogo note that registration can be confusing to configure, especially when complex logic or multi-step forms are required. Swoogo enables complex registration flows but often requires technical knowledge, while EventMobi’s form builder is more basic and may lack flexibility for intricate scenarios.
Swoogo: Unlimited custom fields, multi-step logic, broad payment gateway support
EventMobi: Drag-and-drop form builder, standard field options, Stripe/PayPal integration
Accelevents event registration: Highly customizable ticketing and registration with drag-and-drop event pages, forms, and badges; unlimited ticket types, discount codes, and reusable templates; one-click registration forms, seamless payment processing, and conversion tracking. Group registration is streamlined with ticket bundles, and conditional logic supports tailored workflows for different attendee types.
Virtual, Hybrid, and Onsite Event Capabilities
All three platforms support in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, but their approach and reliability differ. EventMobi and Swoogo each provide mobile apps and onsite tools, but some users report glitches with virtual features or additional fees for certain virtual modules.
EventMobi: Mobile app with live polling, Q&A, push notifications, offline agenda access
Swoogo: Customizable mobile navigation, live content updates, gamification, profile-based networking
Accelevents attendee engagement: Originally built for in-person, Accelevents now supports all event types. It delivers native badge printing, mobile app check-in, a dedicated Virtual Event Hub with modular features, and a badge printing solution that is fully integrated—no third-party tools required.
Onsite Badge Printing and Check-In
EventMobi: QR code scanning, third-party badge printing integrations
Swoogo: Configurable check-in flows, Zebra printer support
Accelevents badge printing: Native badge printing, QR scanning for fast check-in, walk-in registration via tablets or kiosks, and real-time lead capture with unlimited users.
Analytics & Reporting
EventMobi and Swoogo offer reporting tools, but user reviews sometimes mention limitations in real-time access or shareability. Swoogo’s analytics are powerful but can be difficult to configure, while EventMobi’s reports may be more basic.
EventMobi: Standard analytics, some real-time data, limited shareability
Swoogo: Detailed reporting, export options, complex configuration
Accelevents analytics: Real-time, shareable reports with a fully integrated data model spanning registration, onsite, mobile, and virtual components, ensuring all stakeholders have the insights they need.
Integrations, API, and CRM Connectivity
Both EventMobi and Swoogo connect to popular CRMs and marketing automation platforms. However, Swoogo’s API is known for its complexity, and integration fees may apply for certain connections. EventMobi’s API is REST-based but may require additional setup for custom integrations.
EventMobi: Native integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Zapier, Marketo, Google Analytics
Swoogo: Integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Eloqua, Zoom, Slack; detailed API docs
Accelevents integrations and API: No charges for native integrations; deep connectors to Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, and numerous association management systems. Well-documented REST APIs and webhooks with no fees for API access.
Lead Capture and Exhibitor Management
Both EventMobi and Swoogo offer lead capture tools, but often charge per exhibitor or require specific devices. Swoogo’s lead retrieval is customizable but may incur additional costs, and EventMobi’s lead capture is basic.
EventMobi: Mobile app lead capture, basic analytics, customizable sponsor profiles
Swoogo: Custom qualifiers, lead retrieval, data export, virtual booths
Accelevents exhibitor management: Comprehensive exhibitor portal to manage digital booths, capture leads with QR scanning, book demos, coordinate teams, track ROI, and enjoy unlimited users with real-time lead scoring and integrated meeting booking.
Call for Papers, Abstract Management, and Speaker Tools
EventMobi and Swoogo offer basic call for papers and speaker management, but gaps exist in automation and workflow customization.
EventMobi: Simple submission forms, limited reviewer assignment
Swoogo: Supports abstract collection, manual reviewer management
Accelevents speaker and abstract management: Native workflows for call for papers and abstracts, multiple submission paths, auto reviewer assignment, and a speaker portal with task management.
Continuing Education Credit Tracking
EventMobi tracks session attendance but does not automate continuing education credits or certificate generation. Swoogo lacks built-in credit tracking.
EventMobi: Attendance tracking only
Swoogo: No dedicated CE credit features
Accelevents: Automated credit assignment, flexible program builder, instant certificate generation, self-service retrieval, audit trails, and LMS integration.
White-Label Branding Options
EventMobi offers white labeling for mobile apps (with setup), and Swoogo supports DNS masking and removal of platform branding. However, some branding elements may remain visible in certain modules.
EventMobi: Mobile app white labeling
Swoogo: DNS masking, platform branding removal
Accelevents white-label branding: Full white-label branding across web, mobile, and virtual environments, with customizable themes and no visible platform branding.
Role-Based Access and Compliance
All three platforms provide permission controls, but Swoogo’s and EventMobi’s compliance features may require additional configuration or add-ons.
EventMobi: Basic role-based access, SSO support
Swoogo: Permission controls, SSO, audit logs
Accelevents: Custom roles, SSO, MFA, SOC-2 and ISO 27001 compliance, and detailed security audit logging.
Pricing and Packages
Swoogo uses a flat-rate annual subscription, starting at about $11,800 per user per year, with unlimited attendees but some add-on fees for specific modules. EventMobi’s pricing is custom-quoted and often scales with event size and features, which can lead to uncertainty around final costs.
Accelevents offers transparent, scalable pricing with pay-only-for-what-you-need modules and no surprise add-ons. All features are available in a single, unified platform, so you never have to worry about hidden fees or complex tier structures.
Platform Usability and Support Services
EventMobi is known for rapid setup, while Swoogo’s complex configuration can extend onboarding timelines. Both offer customer support, but Swoogo’s is limited to business hours.
EventMobi: 24/7 support, knowledge base, guided onboarding, customer success manager for select plans
Swoogo: Business hours support, personalized onboarding, configuration guides, customer success team
Acceleventssupport team that responds in less than 21 seconds, 24/7, rapid onboarding, and a dedicated customer success manager for all customers.
Who Chooses Each Platform? Typical Customers?
Swoogo is often selected by large enterprises and agencies with complex event requirements and high budgets. EventMobi appeals to associations, nonprofits, and mid-sized organizations seeking a mobile-first experience and fast deployment. However, organizations of all sizes—including large enterprises, mid-market corporations, associations, agencies, and nonprofits—choose Accelevents for its highly customizable, all-in-one solution, rapid onboarding, and focus on customer success. Many customers cite the platform’s ongoing reinvestment in new features and seamless experience across modules.
Target Users and Industries
EventMobi and Swoogo each serve different core markets based on complexity and price. Accelevents is suitable for conferences, trade shows, fundraisers, internal meetings, and continuing education events—especially for enterprises, associations, agencies, and nonprofits.
Where Accelevents Can Benefit Enterprises and Associations
Accelevents bridges complex enterprise features and ease of use, delivering a balanced, highly customizable, all-in-one event solution. For organizations seeking to streamline event management without sacrificing power or flexibility, Accelevents stands out as a modern alternative.
Uptime & Reliability
While we do not make claims about uptime or reliability for any platform, it’s notable that Accelevents is known for reliability, with no references to outages in reviews.
The Final Takeaway for Event Organizers
EventMobi and Swoogo each offer strengths for specific audiences: EventMobi for mobile-first, templated events and Swoogo for organizations needing complex logic and configurations. However, not every team finds a complete fit with either platform.
Accelevents brings together the best aspects of both: a highly customizable, all-in-one platform intentionally built for seamless data and workflow, with transparent pricing and a support team that responds in less than 21 seconds, 24/7. From badge printing and real-time analytics to integrated lead capture and continuing education tracking, Accelevents is trusted by 1,847 organizations across enterprises, associations, agencies, and nonprofits.
Request a demo to discover how Accelevents can transform your event management experience.
FAQs About EventMobi, Swoogo, and Accelevents
What hardware is required for onsite badge printing with EventMobi and Swoogo?
EventMobi supports badge printing through third-party integrations and is compatible with printers such as Zebra and Epson, along with standard computers or tablets for check-in. Swoogo works with Zebra printers and often integrates with onsite solutions like Boomset for badge production. Accelevents offers native badge printing and QR scanning, eliminating the need for third-party badge tools.
How do the sponsor and exhibitor tools compare between EventMobi, Swoogo, and Accelevents?
EventMobi includes exhibitor lead capture through its mobile app, basic analytics, and customizable sponsor profiles within virtual booths. Swoogo offers lead retrieval tools with custom qualifiers, data export options, and supports virtual booths with sponsor-specific reporting. Accelevents provides a comprehensive exhibitor portal for digital booth management, lead capture, demo booking, team coordination, and ROI tracking, all with unlimited users.
Can EventMobi, Swoogo, and Accelevents handle multi-day conferences with concurrent sessions?
All three platforms support multi-day conferences and allow for concurrent sessions through agenda builders. Users can create session tracks, assign speakers, and manage overlapping time slots within each event.
What level of technical expertise is needed to set up events in EventMobi, Swoogo, and Accelevents?
EventMobi uses templates and guided setup tools that require minimal technical knowledge. Swoogo allows for more complex configurations and logic, which may require familiarity with conditional workflows or basic technical setup. Accelevents offers a drag-and-drop builder and unified workflows, making setup fast for users of all experience levels.
