Blackthorn Events

Blackthorn Events is compelling when Salesforce is already the system of record and event data should stay there. Its registration and onsite tools can reduce separate data handoffs, but the buying decision needs a Salesforce administrator and a realistic configuration rehearsal.

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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded Not publicly confirmed
Headquarters Not publicly confirmed
Company Size Not publicly confirmed
Funding Not publicly confirmed
Pricing Model Quoted Salesforce event platform and optional app scope
Free Trial Not publicly confirmed; demo available
Contract Not publicly confirmed
Attendee Capacity Not publicly confirmed
Mobile App Mobile Check-in for staff; Event Navigator for attendees on iOS and Android
Offline Capability Yes
Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed
Expertise Level Advanced
Event Types
Business conferencesUniversity eventsNonprofit eventsWebinars
Key Integrations
Salesforce (Native)
Support Channels
Product documentationCustomer portalSupport plans and product learning resources
Best For
  • + Salesforce teams connecting event attendance to contacts and campaigns
  • + Universities or nonprofits coordinating several event programmes
  • + Organisers who need onsite check-in that can work through a connectivity outage
Not For
  • − Teams seeking an event platform without a Salesforce dependency
  • − Organisers expecting detailed branding to require no configuration
  • − Buyers needing a public numerical price before a scoped proposal
Key Capabilities
✓ Build event registration pages and ticketing workflows inside Salesforce
✓ Organise event sessions, speakers and attendee records
✓ Send event communications from the CRM workflow
✓ Monitor attendance and report on event activity
✓ Scan attendees through the Mobile Check-in app
✓ Record offline check-ins and sync after reconnecting
✓ Offer attendees tickets, agendas, maps and push alerts through Event Navigator
Honest Limitations

Salesforce ownership is part of the setup

The product is built as a native Salesforce application. Include permissions, data design and administrator availability in the implementation plan.

Branding can require hands-on work

An April 2026 G2 reviewer liked the consolidated data but said default registration pages needed manual changes to match the agency's website.

Offline use needs preparation

Official documentation says an event opened offline without previously loading it online will not show its attendee list. Rehearse preload and reconnection procedures.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Blackthorn Events Not publicly confirmed; request a quote Scope the event platform, required Salesforce environment and included user/app access.
Additional apps and services Not publicly confirmed The pricing page also describes Payments, Messaging and Event Navigator; confirm bundle inclusion and services.

Cost at Common Event Sizes

100
attendees
Not publicly confirmed
The product quote, Salesforce entitlement and onsite/service scope determine the total.
500
attendees
Not publicly confirmed
The product quote, Salesforce entitlement and onsite/service scope determine the total.
1000
attendees
Not publicly confirmed
The product quote, Salesforce entitlement and onsite/service scope determine the total.

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Confirm Salesforce licences, implementation, payment processing, messaging usage and support in the proposal.
  • ! Ask whether attendee-app access, badge hardware and supplies are included.
  • ! Nonprofit and community-college discounts are advertised; eligibility and amounts need confirmation.

Blackthorn Events should be evaluated with the person who owns the Salesforce data model. A registration is useful only if its contact, payment and attendance states connect to the team’s existing follow-up process.

Include an onsite rehearsal. The check-in app supports offline work, while the documentation makes preloading event data an operational requirement.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Which Salesforce editions, licences and permissions are required for organisers and check-in staff?
  2. 2
    What platform apps, users, implementation and support are included in the quote?
  3. 3
    Can we reproduce our registration design without custom development?
  4. 4
    What must be loaded before going offline, and how are conflicting scans reconciled?
  5. 5
    How do registration, payment and attendance changes update our existing contacts and campaigns?
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