Zoho Backstage vs Sched

Zoho Backstage9.2Visit Sched8.7Visit

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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Sched #3 in Event Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Sched

• Zoho Backstage fits best

  Full-service event teams

• Sched fits best

  Feature-rich event scheduling

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Backstage 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Sched 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Event Scheduling Software	#3 in Event Scheduling Software
Best for	Full-service event teams	Feature-rich event scheduling
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$500 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Backstage 5/5 · Sched 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 schedules, reservations, capacities, waitlists, and check-in Supports virtual and hybrid events with iOS and Android apps Connects with Eventbrite, Stripe, Zoom, and major calendars
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	One-time pricing starts at $500 per event Branded native apps and offline support require the Native plan Eventbrite ticket rules and attendee sync begin with Reserve
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 →	Sched is event management software for conferences, conventions, festivals, seminars, schools, and professional-development programs. It combines an event website and embeddable schedule with session planning, personalized agendas, speaker… 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

• Sched — where it wins

  • Covers schedules, reservations, capacities, waitlists, and check-in
  • Supports virtual and hybrid events with iOS and Android apps
  • Connects with Eventbrite, Stripe, Zoom, and major calendars

  Where it doesn't

  • One-time pricing starts at $500 per event
  • Branded native apps and offline support require the Native plan
  • Eventbrite ticket rules and attendee sync begin with Reserve

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

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

  Visit Zoho BackstageFull verdict →
• Sched8.7/10 · Paid

  A feature-rich event platform for schedules, reservations, check-in, and mobile apps.

  Visit SchedFull verdict →