Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Exhibitor Management Software

Marketspread vs Map Your Show

  • 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
Map Your Show #3 in Exhibitor Management Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Map Your Show

Marketspread leads on 0 checks, Map Your Show 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 planonly Marketspread
  • Most featuresMarketspread · 6 of 6

Marketspread scores higher on our rubric for exhibitor management software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Marketspread is the better fit for broad, budget-conscious exhibitor programs. Map Your Show is the better fit for large shows needing deep exhibitor operations.

  • Marketspread fits best

    Broad, budget-conscious exhibitor programs

  • Map Your Show fits best

    Large shows needing deep exhibitor operations

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Marketspread 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Map Your Show 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Exhibitor Management Software #3 in Exhibitor Management Software
Best for Broad, budget-conscious exhibitor programs Large shows needing deep exhibitor operations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $1.50/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 15+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Marketspread 6/6 · Map Your Show 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
  • 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
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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Fees are charged per show or event and module
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller 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,…

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 →
  1. MarketspreadExhibitor Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Map Your ShowExhibitor Management Software 9.2Pricing on request

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

  • 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

More comparisons

All exhibitor management software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update