Badgy vs Fredo

Badgy9.2Visit Fredo8.6Visit

Higher score Badgy #2 in Event Badge Printing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Badgy

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Fredo #6 in Event Badge Printing Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Fredo

• Badgy fits best

  Small events wanting free onsite badge printing

• Fredo fits best

  Offline onsite operations with many integrations

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Side by side

Feature	Badgy 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Fredo 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Event Badge Printing Software	#6 in Event Badge Printing Software
Best for	Small events wanting free onsite badge printing	Offline onsite operations with many integrations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Support	Live chat, Docs	Email, Phone · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	30+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Badgy 4/4 · Fredo 4/4
Onsite check-in	✓	✓
Badge customization	✓	✓
QR or barcode support	✓	✓
Attendee data import	✓	✓
Specs
Badge types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Printing mode	Onsite	Onsite
Platform support	Web	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes unlimited check-in devices and offline support Custom badge layouts with fonts, content, and ticket-type assignments Integrates with Tito, Luma, Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, and Zapier	Works offline without Wi-Fi for onsite check-in and badge printing Supports walk-ins, last-minute registration, and self-service tablets Connects with registration, ticketing, CRM, and event platforms
Cons	Badge printing is limited to onsite, browser-connected print stations Printing and advanced event features require the Premium plan Web-only platform with no AI features	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plans Focused on onsite operations rather than broader event management Onsite printing requires compatible portable hardware and supplies
Our verdict	Badgy is a browser-based event badge printing and check-in product for event teams that need a focused onsite workflow. Teams can import attendees from CSV or spreadsheets, connect ticketing services, scan QR codes, search attendee… Read the review →	Fredo is an event check-in and name-badge printing solution for conferences, expos, exhibitions, and corporate events. It is designed for organisers that need to print badges on arrival, sync attendee lists, manage walk-ins, and support… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Badgy — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited check-in devices and offline support
  • Custom badge layouts with fonts, content, and ticket-type assignments
  • Integrates with Tito, Luma, Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, and Zapier

  Where it doesn't

  • Badge printing is limited to onsite, browser-connected print stations
  • Printing and advanced event features require the Premium plan
  • Web-only platform with no AI features

• Fredo — where it wins

  • Works offline without Wi-Fi for onsite check-in and badge printing
  • Supports walk-ins, last-minute registration, and self-service tablets
  • Connects with registration, ticketing, CRM, and event platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plans
  • Focused on onsite operations rather than broader event management
  • Onsite printing requires compatible portable hardware and supplies

• Badgy9.2/10 · Free plan

  A focused choice for small events needing free check-in and onsite badge printing.

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• Fredo8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A strong fit for offline check-in, badge printing, and connected event operations.

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