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Head-to-head · Event Management Software

Zoho Backstage vs idloom

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
idloom #8 in Event Management Software 6.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit idloom

Zoho Backstage leads on 0 checks, idloom on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 trialboth
  • Most featuresidloom · 5 of 6

Zoho Backstage scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 7.4 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Zoho Backstage is the better fit for zoho users and smaller events. idloom is the better fit for small teams wanting a free starting point.

  • Zoho Backstage fits best

    Zoho users and smaller events

  • idloom fits best

    Small teams wanting a free starting point

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Backstage 7.4/10 Visit ↗ idloom 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.7
Ranking #5 in Event Management Software #8 in Event Management Software
Best for Zoho users and smaller events Small teams wanting a free starting point
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €295/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days 15 days
Free trial length 15 days 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations 11 integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Backstage 0/6 · idloom 5/6
Registration forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Onsite check-in Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendee app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendee email Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 plan supports unlimited events and up to 50 attendees each
  • Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, agendas and websites
  • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics, major payment tools and webhooks
Cons
  • Free plan limits sessions and speakers per event
  • Paid plan prices are not published here
  • Some advanced features require higher tiers
  • Free events are limited to 50 attendees per event
  • Annual billing offers a 10% discount compared to monthly billing
  • The attendee mobile app is a paid add-on
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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idloom is a cloud event management platform for organizations running conferences, training sessions, corporate meetings, workshops and other professional events. It combines configurable registration forms with conditional logic, free and…

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  1. Zoho BackstageEvent Management Software 7.4Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. idloomEvent Management Software 6.7Free plan · 15-day trial

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

  • idloom — where it wins

    • Free plan supports unlimited events and up to 50 attendees each
    • Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, agendas and websites
    • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics, major payment tools and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Free events are limited to 50 attendees per event
    • Annual billing offers a 10% discount compared to monthly billing
    • The attendee mobile app is a paid add-on

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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