Fourwaves
8.2#1 in event scheduling softwareFrom $999 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Zoho Backstage
9.0#2 in event management softwareFrom ₹7,900 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Fourwaves | Zoho Backstage |
|---|---|---|
| API authentication | The public REST API uses organization API keys supplied in an x-api-key header. | API access uses OAuth 2.0 tokens, regional data-center endpoints and module-specific scopes. |
| Event website | Users can build branded event websites without coding and connect a domain they own on the Pro plan. | Organizers can build event websites with templates and customize domains, URLs, and pages. |
| Integrations | The product publicly documents payment integrations including Stripe, PayPal, Moneris, TouchNet, Global Payments, Authorize.net and Worldline/Bambora. | Plan comparison lists Google Analytics, Zoho CRM, Zoho Flow, Zoho PageSense, Zoho SalesIQ, Zoho Meeting, Zoom Webinar and Zoom Meetings integrations. |
| Limit: customization | A G2 reviewer wanted more flexibility for form and website customization, while another wanted multiple judging tracks or prizes. | GetApp reviewers say some event-site design and advanced configuration options are limited or take time to understand. |
| Privacy compliance | The data-processing agreement references GDPR, UK GDPR, PIPEDA and California privacy law obligations. | Zoho describes Backstage features for GDPR consent, data access, correction, portability, deletion and activity logging. |
| Purpose | Fourwaves manages academic conferences, including abstracts, peer review, registration, event websites, programs and conference apps. | Zoho Backstage is event management software for organizing, promoting, and executing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. |
| Rating on Capterra | 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.8 out of 5 from 60 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 27 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews |
Fourwaves plans
- StarterFree
- Essential$999 a year
- Advanced$2,599 a year
- ProPriced on request
Zoho Backstage plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials₹7,900 a month
- Premium₹14,900 a month
- Ultimate₹29,900 a month
Pick Fourwaves if…
Fourwaves suits universities, scientific societies, and research networks organizing academic or scientific conferences. It is particularly relevant to organizers who need abstract review workflows alongside registration and attendee-facing event materials.
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.