Head-to-head · Exhibitor Management Software
run.events vs Treasure
run.events leads on 0 checks, Treasure on 1, and 6 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 scorerun.events · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Treasure
- Free trialonly run.events
run.events scores higher on our rubric for exhibitor management software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Treasure offers free plan; run.events doesn't.
run.events is the better fit for enterprise shows needing compliance depth. Treasure is the better fit for affordable vendor and exhibitor programs.
- run.events fits best
Enterprise shows needing compliance depth
- Treasure fits best
Affordable vendor and exhibitor programs
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Side by side
| Feature | run.events 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Treasure 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Exhibitor Management Software | #7 in Exhibitor Management Software |
| Best for | Enterprise shows needing compliance depth | Affordable vendor and exhibitor programs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €4,300/yr | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features run.events 5/6 · Treasure 5/6 | ||
| Application forms | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Booth assignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contracts & e-signatures | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deliverable tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhibitor messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Exhibitor capacity | 500 exhibitors | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | run.events is a cloud event-management platform for conference, expo, and fair organizers. It is especially suited to teams managing exhibitor operations across events, with support for up to 500 exhibitors. The product combines visual… Read the review → |
For card shows, conventions, expos, markets, and other vendor-focused events, Treasure brings exhibitor administration into an online event platform. Organizers can collect applications, review and approve vendors, manage waitlists,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
run.events — where it wins
- Contracts, service orders, payments, and compliance in one workflow
- Visual floor plans with priority rules, waitlists, and conflict detection
- Lead retrieval plus analytics for leads, traffic, spend, and renewals
Where it doesn't
- Starts at €4,300 per year with no free plan
- Advanced exhibitor workflows begin above the Essentials tier
- Its broad event suite may exceed the needs of smaller shows
Treasure — where it wins
- Manage applications, approvals, waitlists, payments, and vendor requirements
- Assign booths and let vendors select spaces on interactive venue maps
- Use mobile check-in, vendor messaging, and participation history across events
Where it doesn't
- Starter and Pro prices are monthly equivalents with annual billing
- Service fees apply to transactions across the listed plans
- Its focus on vendor-led events may not fit broader event workflows
- run.events8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A deep exhibitor platform for enterprise shows that can justify its annual cost.
Visit run.eventsFull verdict → - Treasure8.6/10 · Free plan
A vendor-focused event platform with a free plan and paid options from $10/month billed annually.
Visit TreasureFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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