Event Schedule
8.2#24 in event management softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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Zoho Backstage
9.0#2 in event management softwareFrom ₹7,900 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Event Schedule | Zoho Backstage |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Built-in analytics report views, devices, top events, check-ins and sales without requiring Google Analytics. | Event dashboards report ticket sales, attendee activity, session performance, check-ins and revenue. |
| API | The Pro plan includes a REST API and webhooks. | The public Backstage API is REST-based and exposes event, registration, agenda, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor and attendee data for custom integrations. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Calendar sync supports Google Calendar, Microsoft 365 or Outlook, and CalDAV; payment options include Stripe, PayPal, Payfast, and Invoice Ninja. | Plan comparison lists Google Analytics, Zoho CRM, Zoho Flow, Zoho PageSense, Zoho SalesIQ, Zoho Meeting, Zoom Webinar and Zoom Meetings integrations. |
| Licence | The source is released under the Attribution Assurance License, which requires attribution to remain with the code. | Backstage terms describe a hosted event-management service and place responsibility for third-party service licences and fees on the customer; no open-source licence is provided. |
| Marketing | Newsletters include a drag-and-drop editor, audience segments, and A/B testing, with monthly recipient allowances that vary by plan. | Marketing tools include scheduled email campaigns, social sharing, promotional banners, discount codes and affiliate tracking. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says analytics tracking is opt-in and that declining or not responding means no analytics cookies are set. | Zoho describes Backstage as designed to help organizers process attendee data in compliance with GDPR and provides data access, rectification, and deletion options. |
| Purpose | Event Schedule combines event calendars, ticketing, appointment booking, newsletters, and check-ins in one platform. | Zoho Backstage is event management software for organizing, promoting, and executing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. |
Event Schedule plans
- Forever FreeFree
- Pro$5 a month
- Enterprise$15 a month
- FreeFree
Zoho Backstage plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials₹7,900 a month
- Premium₹14,900 a month
- Ultimate₹29,900 a month
Pick Event Schedule if…
Event Schedule may suit talent, venues, and curators such as musicians, DJs, comedians, and food trucks. It is also an option for users who want to host the software on their own server.
Pick Zoho Backstage if…
Zoho Backstage suits teams organizing in-person, virtual, or hybrid events that need event websites, ticketing, check-in, or attendee tools. Its plan descriptions position Essentials for audience and community building, Premium for event professionals, and Ultimate for organizations and agencies managing events of varied types and sizes.