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Head-to-head · Event Badge Printing Software

Conference Badge vs Fredo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Conference Badge #3 in Event Badge Printing Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Try Conference Badge
Fredo #6 in Event Badge Printing Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Fredo

Conference Badge leads on 0 checks, Fredo on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreConference Badge · 9.0/10

Conference Badge scores higher on our rubric for event badge printing software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

On printing mode, Conference Badge gives you Both where Fredo offers Onsite.

Conference Badge is the better fit for low-cost events needing flexible badge formats. Fredo is the better fit for offline onsite operations with many integrations.

  • Conference Badge fits best

    Low-cost events needing flexible badge formats

  • Fredo fits best

    Offline onsite operations with many integrations

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Side by side

Feature Conference Badge 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Fredo 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #3 in Event Badge Printing Software #6 in Event Badge Printing Software
Best for Low-cost events needing flexible badge formats Offline onsite operations with many integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.39/unit usage-based Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Support Docs Email, Phone · 24/7
Integrations 2 integrations 30+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Conference Badge 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 Both Onsite
Platform support Web Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • PDF badges start at $0.39 per badge
  • Supports attendee, exhibitor, speaker, and staff badges
  • Imports Excel and Eventbrite data for faster setup
  • 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
  • On-site browser printing requires an internet connection
  • Some printed badge formats are limited to Canada and USA delivery
  • Lead retrieval is an additional per-event purchase
  • 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

Conference Badge is a web-based badge platform for conference and event organizers that need to create, print, or order badges. It imports attendee data from Excel or Eventbrite, supports attendee, exhibitor, speaker, and staff badge…

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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…

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  1. Conference BadgeEvent Badge Printing Software 9.0Paid
  2. FredoEvent Badge Printing Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Conference Badge — where it wins

    • PDF badges start at $0.39 per badge
    • Supports attendee, exhibitor, speaker, and staff badges
    • Imports Excel and Eventbrite data for faster setup

    Where it doesn't

    • On-site browser printing requires an internet connection
    • Some printed badge formats are limited to Canada and USA delivery
    • Lead retrieval is an additional per-event purchase
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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