Side by side
eShow vs Hivey
Both stand on exhibitor management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
eShow brings event registration, exhibitor, conference, lead retrieval, and mobile tools into a shared system. Check the attendee limits and AMS integration fee when assessing fit.
Visit eShow Paid Web
Hivey combines vendor intake, booth planning, payment tracking, and event communications for market and festival operations. Compare the location caps and annual-billed prices against the number of sites you manage.
Visit HiveyThe facts
| eShow | Hivey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Hivey Fest Basic: $25 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | eShow | Not published |
| Website | goeshow.com | hivey.io |
| On exhibitor management software | #24 of 31 | #28 of 31 |
eShow: what it does well
- Registration supports group sign-ups and multiple payment methods
- Exhibitors can select booths and manage profiles
- Floor plans support multiple floors and zones
- Mobile app includes offline access
- Lead retrieval supports CRM transfer
What to know first
- eReg is designed for events under 500 attendees
- eShow-in-a-Box is for events under 1,000 attendees
- AMS integration has an additional fee
- Pricing requires a customized quote
Hivey: what it does well
- Unlimited events and vendors on all plans
- Collect and review vendor applications
- Drag-and-drop maps with read-only sharing
- Tracks paid and outstanding vendor fees
- Automated event reminders and notifications
What to know first
- No free plan
- Fest Basic is limited to a single location