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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

Swell Fundraising vs Cvent

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Swell Fundraising #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Swell
Cvent #4 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Cvent

Swell Fundraising leads on 0 checks, Cvent on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSwell Fundraising · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresCvent · 2 of 6

Swell Fundraising scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Swell Fundraising is the better fit for fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events. Cvent is the better fit for large nonprofits needing enterprise event operations.

  • Swell Fundraising fits best

    Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events

  • Cvent fits best

    Large nonprofits needing enterprise event operations

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Side by side

Feature Swell Fundraising 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Cvent 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #4 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events Large nonprofits needing enterprise event operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 6 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Swell Fundraising 1/6 · Cvent 2/6
Event registration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Invitations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee check-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Event email tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
  • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads
  • Covers registration, check-in, badging, payments, apps, exhibitors, and reporting
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
  • AI features are not included
  • Platform access is listed for web and iOS
  • Primary Event Management plans require contacting sales for pricing
  • There is no free plan for the primary Event Management offering
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler events
Our verdict

Swell Fundraising is a cloud-based platform for nonprofit organizations running fundraising events and campaigns. It brings together campaign and event websites, customizable templates, ticketing, table and seating management, online…

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Cvent is an event and hospitality technology platform for nonprofit event professionals, marketers, and hospitality teams. It supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs through branded registration websites, configurable forms and…

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  1. Swell FundraisingNonprofit Event Management Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. CventNonprofit Event Management Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Swell Fundraising — where it wins

    • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
    • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
    • AI features are not included
    • Platform access is listed for web and iOS

  • Cvent — where it wins

    • Covers registration, check-in, badging, payments, apps, exhibitors, and reporting
    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
    • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Primary Event Management plans require contacting sales for pricing
    • There is no free plan for the primary Event Management offering
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler events
  • Swell Fundraising9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused toolkit for nonprofit events, campaigns, ticketing, and donor engagement.

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  • Cvent8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad event operations platform for nonprofits managing complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs.

    Visit CventFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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