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Head-to-head · Event Management Software

Zoho Backstage vs Humanitix

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Backstage #5 in Event Management Software 7.4/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Zoho Backstage
Humanitix #6 in Event Management Software 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Humanitix

Zoho Backstage leads on 0 checks, Humanitix on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 · 7.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Zoho Backstage
  • Most featuresHumanitix · 1 of 6

Zoho Backstage scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 7.4 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Zoho Backstage is the better fit for zoho users and smaller events. Humanitix is the better fit for low-cost public ticketed events.

  • Zoho Backstage fits best

    Zoho users and smaller events

  • Humanitix fits best

    Low-cost public ticketed events

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Backstage 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Humanitix 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.3
Ranking #5 in Event Management Software #6 in Event Management Software
Best for Zoho users and smaller events Low-cost public ticketed events
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $0.99/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Live chat, Docs, Email
Integrations 11 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Backstage 0/6 · Humanitix 1/6
Registration forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Onsite check-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee email Not checked yet Not checked yet
Exhibitor tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited events and organizer and attendee mobile apps
  • Supports registration, ticketing, webcasting, check-in, and analytics
  • REST API plus Zoho, Google Analytics, Zoom, and WhatsApp integrations
  • Free events have no subscription fees or ticket fees
  • Advanced checkout questions and attendee data collection
  • QR check-in, reporting, waitlists, and major integrations
Cons
  • Free plan limits sessions and speakers per event
  • Paid plan prices are not published here
  • Some advanced features require higher tiers
  • Paid Standard tickets include a 2.1% booking fee plus $0.99
  • Payment processing is charged separately
  • Less suited to broader event-suite requirements
Our verdict

Zoho Backstage is event management software for businesses, associations, educational institutions, nonprofits, agencies, and independent organizers. It covers event websites, registration and ticketing with payment support, agenda and…

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Humanitix is a cloud-based event ticketing and registration platform for conferences, festivals, live shows, online events, charity events, government programs, and school activities. It supports branded event pages, paid and free tickets,…

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  1. Zoho BackstageEvent Management Software 7.4Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. HumanitixEvent Management Software 7.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Backstage — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited events and organizer and attendee mobile apps
    • Supports registration, ticketing, webcasting, check-in, and analytics
    • REST API plus Zoho, Google Analytics, Zoom, and WhatsApp integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits sessions and speakers per event
    • Paid plan prices are not published here
    • Some advanced features require higher tiers

  • Humanitix — where it wins

    • Free events have no subscription fees or ticket fees
    • Advanced checkout questions and attendee data collection
    • QR check-in, reporting, waitlists, and major integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Standard tickets include a 2.1% booking fee plus $0.99
    • Payment processing is charged separately
    • Less suited to broader event-suite requirements

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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