Zoho Backstage vs Eventation

Zoho Backstage9.2Visit Eventation7.4Visit

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

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Eventation #16 in Event Scheduling Software 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Eventation

• Zoho Backstage fits best

  Full-service event teams

• Eventation fits best

  Large, polished event programs

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Backstage 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Eventation 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.4
Ranking	#1 in Event Scheduling Software	#16 in Event Scheduling Software
Best for	Full-service event teams	Large, polished event programs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$1,990/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Backstage 5/5 · Eventation 5/5
Session tracks	✓	✓
Room scheduling	✓	✓
Speaker management	✓	✓
Attendee mobile app	✓	✓
Hybrid event support	✓	✓
Specs
Attendee limit	200 attendees	500 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	Covers registration, agendas, networking, check-in, exhibitors, and analytics Supports web, iOS, Android, mobile web, and API access Handles in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
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	Starts at $199 per month with no free plan Capacity-based limits apply across attendees, events, and event roles Native iOS and Android apps are optional
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… Read the review →	Eventation is an event management platform for teams organizing conferences, trade shows, association programs, corporate events, and other in-person, virtual, or hybrid experiences. It combines branded event websites, registration and… Read the review →

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

• Eventation — where it wins

  • Covers registration, agendas, networking, check-in, exhibitors, and analytics
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, mobile web, and API access
  • Handles in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $199 per month with no free plan
  • Capacity-based limits apply across attendees, events, and event roles
  • Native iOS and Android apps are optional

• Zoho Backstage9.2/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

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

  Visit Zoho BackstageFull verdict →
• Eventation7.4/10 · Paid

  A broad event platform for teams running polished, multi-part programs.

  Visit EventationFull verdict →