InEvent
8.6#13 in event management softwareFrom $9,990 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitInEvent vs Zoho Backstage
Zoho Backstage
9.0#2 in event management softwareFrom ₹7,900 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | InEvent | Zoho Backstage |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | InEvent offers performance analytics, reports, attendance tracking, engagement metrics and data exports. | Event dashboards report ticket sales, attendee activity, session performance, check-ins and revenue. |
| API | InEvent says its documented API supports connections to external systems, with webhooks and SDKs for common platforms. | The public Backstage API is REST-based and exposes event, registration, agenda, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor and attendee data for custom integrations. |
| API authentication | API access supports encrypted access tokens for own workspaces, API keys with permission profiles, and OAuth for public applications; OAuth is marked as under construction. | API access uses OAuth 2.0 tokens, regional data-center endpoints and module-specific scopes. |
| Engagement | Attendee engagement features include chat, polls, live questions, networking, and scheduled meetings. | Backstage offers AI matchmaking, one-to-one chats, discussion channels, gamification, live polls and live Q&A. |
| Funding | InEvent announced a USD 2 million seed investment from Storm Ventures and said it entered Y Combinator in 2019. | Zoho says it has remained bootstrapped, privately held and has never taken venture funding. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle Eloqua, Veeva, Zapier, ChatGPT, Google Workspace, Stripe and Amadeus. | Plan comparison lists Google Analytics, Zoho CRM, Zoho Flow, Zoho PageSense, Zoho SalesIQ, Zoho Meeting, Zoom Webinar and Zoom Meetings integrations. |
| Licence | The public documentation does not identify an open-source licence for the InEvent platform or SDKs. | 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. |
| Mobile apps | InEvent lists native iOS and Android event apps for attendees. | Organizer and attendee apps support check-ins, badge printing, announcements, schedules, networking and exhibitor lead scanning. |
| Praise: support | G2 reviewers repeatedly praise responsive project managers, layered help, training and 24/7 chat across time zones. | G2's review summary identifies 24x7 customer support and ease of use as recurring positives. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 145 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 27 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews |
InEvent plans
- Basic$9,990 a year
- EventHubPriced on request
- InEvent StartPriced on request
- V&H AdvancedPriced on request
- V&H FullPriced on request
- V&H ProPriced on request
Zoho Backstage plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials₹7,900 a month
- Premium₹14,900 a month
- Ultimate₹29,900 a month
Pick InEvent if…
It suits organizations planning in-person, virtual, or hybrid events that need registration, attendee engagement, or on-site check-in tools. Teams can also connect external systems through listed integrations, webhooks, and SDKs.
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.