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Head-to-head · Exhibitor Management Software

Marketspread vs BoothHQ

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Marketspread #1 in Exhibitor Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Marketspread
BoothHQ #2 in Exhibitor Management Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit BoothHQ

Marketspread leads on 0 checks, BoothHQ on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMarketspread · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMarketspread · 6 of 6

Marketspread scores higher on our rubric for exhibitor management software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Marketspread is the better fit for broad, budget-conscious exhibitor programs. BoothHQ is the better fit for established teams needing integrations.

  • Marketspread fits best

    Broad, budget-conscious exhibitor programs

  • BoothHQ fits best

    Established teams needing integrations

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Side by side

Feature Marketspread 9.4/10 Visit ↗ BoothHQ 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.3
Ranking #1 in Exhibitor Management Software #2 in Exhibitor Management Software
Best for Broad, budget-conscious exhibitor programs Established teams needing integrations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $1.50/mo $990/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email
Integrations 4 integrations 150+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Marketspread 6/6 · BoothHQ 5/6
Application forms ✓ ✓
Booth assignment ✓ ✓
Contracts & e-signatures ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Deliverable tracking ✓ ✓
Exhibitor messaging ✓ ✓
Specs
Exhibitor capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited exhibitor capacity, applications, and booth management
  • Collects payments, documents, signatures, and vendor communications
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with four listed integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • Organizer plans charge per booth per event
  • Advanced vendor profile pricing is billed annually
  • Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of simple events
  • 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
Our verdict

Marketspread is a web-based exhibitor management platform for organizers running markets, fairs, festivals, expos, trade shows, and conferences. It brings applications, booth layouts, assignments, rentals, vendor records, documents,…

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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,…

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  1. MarketspreadExhibitor Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. BoothHQExhibitor Management Software 9.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Marketspread — where it wins

    • Unlimited exhibitor capacity, applications, and booth management
    • Collects payments, documents, signatures, and vendor communications
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with four listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Organizer plans charge per booth per event
    • Advanced vendor profile pricing is billed annually
    • Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of simple events

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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