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Head-to-head · Event Scheduling Software

Zoho Backstage vs BagEvent

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Backstage #1 in Event Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Zoho Backstage
BagEvent #5 in Event Scheduling Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit BagEvent

Zoho Backstage leads on 2 checks, BagEvent on 1, and 4 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 scoreZoho Backstage · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Zoho Backstage
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresZoho Backstage · 5 of 5

Zoho Backstage scores higher on our rubric for event scheduling software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Zoho Backstage offers free plan; BagEvent doesn't. BagEvent leads on attendee limit: 1000 attendees versus 200 attendees. Zoho Backstage offers attendee mobile app; BagEvent doesn't.

Zoho Backstage is the better fit for full-service event teams. BagEvent is the better fit for organizations needing operational controls.

  • Zoho Backstage fits best

    Full-service event teams

  • BagEvent fits best

    Organizations needing operational controls

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Backstage 9.2/10 Visit ↗ BagEvent 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #1 in Event Scheduling Software #5 in Event Scheduling Software
Best for Full-service event teams Organizations needing operational controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 15 days 14 days
Free trial length 15 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Backstage 5/5 · BagEvent 3/5
Session tracks ✓ ✓
Room scheduling ✓ ✓
Speaker management ✓ ✓
Attendee mobile app ✓ (best) —
Hybrid event support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Attendee limit 200 attendees 1000 attendees (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
  • Covers registration, scheduling, check-in, and analytics
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, and REST API access
  • Detailed agenda conflict detection across rooms, tracks, and time slots
  • Offline QR check-in on mobile and desktop with badge printing
  • Cross-event reporting plus multi-entity Stripe or PayPal settlement
Cons
  • Free events are limited to 100 attendees
  • Free plan allows only 3 sessions and 3 speakers per event
  • Advanced tiers are needed for larger events and white labeling
  • No attendee mobile app
  • No stated hybrid-event support
  • Paid plans start at $99 per month with annual billing
Our verdict

Zoho Backstage is an event management platform for businesses, associations, educational institutions, nonprofits, agencies, and independent organizers. It brings event website creation, registration and ticketing, agenda planning, speaker…

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BagEvent is an event-management platform for professional conferences, corporate events, exhibitions, associations, and event agencies. It combines event websites, registration and tiered ticketing, multi-currency payments, speaker…

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  1. Zoho BackstageEvent Scheduling Software 9.2Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. BagEventEvent Scheduling Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Backstage — where it wins

    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
    • Covers registration, scheduling, check-in, and analytics
    • Offers web, iOS, Android, and REST API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free events are limited to 100 attendees
    • Free plan allows only 3 sessions and 3 speakers per event
    • Advanced tiers are needed for larger events and white labeling

  • BagEvent — where it wins

    • Detailed agenda conflict detection across rooms, tracks, and time slots
    • Offline QR check-in on mobile and desktop with badge printing
    • Cross-event reporting plus multi-entity Stripe or PayPal settlement

    Where it doesn't

    • No attendee mobile app
    • No stated hybrid-event support
    • Paid plans start at $99 per month with annual billing
  • Zoho Backstage9.2/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A broad event platform covering registration, programming, engagement, and hybrid delivery.

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  • BagEvent8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A strong operational platform for complex events, without an attendee app or hybrid support.

    Visit BagEventFull verdict →

More comparisons

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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