Head-to-head · Event Scheduling Software
BagEvent vs Ex Ordo
BagEvent leads on 0 checks, Ex Ordo on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBagEvent · 8.5/10
- Free trialonly BagEvent
- Most featuresEx Ordo · 5 of 5
BagEvent scores higher on our rubric for event scheduling software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Ex Ordo offers attendee mobile app; BagEvent doesn't.
BagEvent is the better fit for organizations needing operational controls. Ex Ordo is the better fit for established academic conferences.
- BagEvent fits best
Organizations needing operational controls
- Ex Ordo fits best
Established academic conferences
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Side by side
| Feature | BagEvent 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Ex Ordo 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in Event Scheduling Software | #6 in Event Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing operational controls | Established academic conferences |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $99/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BagEvent 3/5 · Ex Ordo 5/5 | ||
| Session tracks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speaker management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendee mobile app | — | ✓ (best) |
| Hybrid event support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Attendee limit | 1000 attendees | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | BagEvent is an event-management platform for professional conferences, corporate events, exhibitions, associations, and event agencies. It combines event websites, registration and tiered ticketing, multi-currency payments, speaker… Read the review → |
Ex Ordo is a conference management platform for scientific, medical, technical and academic events. It supports the workflow from calls for papers through programme delivery and post-event online content, combining abstract, paper, poster… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BagEvent — where it wins
- Detailed agenda conflict detection across rooms, tracks, and time slots
- Offline QR check-in on mobile and desktop with badge printing
- Cross-event reporting plus multi-entity Stripe or PayPal settlement
Where it doesn't
- No attendee mobile app
- No stated hybrid-event support
- Paid plans start at $99 per month with annual billing
Ex Ordo — where it wins
- Covers submissions, peer review, registration, scheduling and proceedings
- Checks room, speaker and track conflicts across multiple conference tracks
- Supports virtual, hybrid and mobile programme delivery
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Its focus is scholarly and academic events rather than general events
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler events
- BagEvent8.5/10 · 14-day trial
A strong operational platform for complex events, without an attendee app or hybrid support.
Visit BagEventFull verdict → - Ex Ordo8.4/10 · Pricing on request
A broad conference workflow platform for academic events, with quote-based pricing.
Visit Ex OrdoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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