Head-to-head · Exhibitor Management Software
BoothHQ vs Map Your Show
BoothHQ leads on 0 checks, Map Your Show on 0, and 6 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 scoreBoothHQ · 9.3/10
- Free planonly BoothHQ
BoothHQ scores higher on our rubric for exhibitor management software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
BoothHQ is the better fit for established teams needing integrations. Map Your Show is the better fit for large shows needing deep exhibitor operations.
- BoothHQ fits best
Established teams needing integrations
- Map Your Show fits best
Large shows needing deep exhibitor operations
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Side by side
| Feature | BoothHQ 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Map Your Show 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Exhibitor Management Software | #3 in Exhibitor Management Software |
| Best for | Established teams needing integrations | Large shows needing deep exhibitor operations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $990/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Phone, Docs | |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations | 15+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BoothHQ 5/6 · Map Your Show 5/6 | ||
| Application forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booth assignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contracts & e-signatures | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deliverable tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhibitor messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Exhibitor capacity | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | BoothHQ is a web-based platform for convention and trade show organizers managing exhibitor operations, attendee engagement, ticketing, and conference activities. It brings booth selection, floor-plan design, exhibitor profiles, documents,… Read the review → |
Map Your Show is a cloud-based event management platform for trade show, conference, and corporate event organizers. It brings floor-plan creation, booth assignment, exhibitor applications, booth purchasing, resource management, attendee… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BoothHQ — where it wins
- Free plan covers core exhibitor and ticketing workflows
- Combines floor plans, exhibitor tasks, payments, and reporting
- Connects with major CRM, registration, payment, and marketing tools
Where it doesn't
- Floor Plan Builder and advanced analytics require Pro
- Free ticket sales run through the organizer's Stripe account
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events
Map Your Show — where it wins
- Interactive floor plans support booth assignment and onsite rebooking
- Portals combine listings, balances, leads, resources, and deadlines
- Integrates with CRM, registration, payment, and REST APIs
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Fees are charged per show or event and module
- Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller events
- BoothHQ9.3/10 · Free plan
A broad exhibitor operations system for established event teams and integrated workflows.
Visit BoothHQFull verdict → - Map Your Show9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad exhibitor operations platform for large shows that need sales, portals, and reporting.
Visit Map Your ShowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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