Events500 vs GRAND
Events500
events500i.com
GRAND
grandsystems.comSide by side
| Figure | Events500 | GRAND |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Event Venue Management Software | 7.6 (#11) | 7.2 (#19) |
| Integrations | The maker lists QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Finance, Stripe, Worldpay, Global Payments, Microsoft 365, Azure SSO, Gmail, Rezlynx, Artifax, Venue Directory, WedPro, Venue Performance, Meetings Intelligence and Two Circles. | GRAND says integrations are included in every plan, including open API access, channel connections and accounting exports, with no connection or per-integration fees. |
| Security | The API documentation says protected requests use a bearer token obtained with client credentials and JSON Web Token authentication. | GRAND says data is hosted in the EU and encrypted in transit and at rest, with role-based access permissions. |
| Support | The site describes its venue support team as UK-based and provides sales and support contact details. | GRAND says every plan includes premium support by phone and email, with response commitments set out in its Master Service Level Agreement. |
Plans
GRAND
- Basic (Sales & Events)Priced on request
- Enterprise (Sales & Events)Priced on request
- Pro (Sales & Events)Priced on request
In their own words
Events500
Events500 is browser-based venue management software for sales, operations, and finance teams. It is presented for UK venues handling conferences, weddings, sports hospitality, meetings, and private events. The event diary shows activity by day, week, or month. Booking data can produce online proposals and contracts for customers to review and sign. A drag-and-drop table planner stores guest names, menu choices, and dietary requirements. A customer portal shares selected documents, seating plans, and files. Customers can pay invoices through the venue’s chosen payment provider. Online bookings can be embedded on a venue website or connected to Venue Directory’s Instant Book. Events500 includes more than 40 reports and configurable dashboards. Listed integrations include QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Finance, Stripe, Worldpay, Global Payments, Microsoft 365, Azure SSO, Gmail, Rezlynx, Artifax, Venue Directory, WedPro, Venue Performance, Meetings Intelligence, and Two Circles. Its REST API can read booking and event data, check room availability, and create bookings, events, and contacts. Pricing is available on request.