Side by side
Event Schedule vs Zoho Backstage
Both stand on event management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
Event Schedule covers event registration alongside ticketing, appointments, and newsletters, with free and paid plans. The free plan has small team and newsletter allowances; self-hosting is another option.
Visit Event Schedule Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Visit Zoho Backstage The facts
| Event Schedule | Zoho Backstage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $5 a month | Essentials: ₹7,900 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eventschedule.com | zoho.com |
| On event management software | #1 of 181 | #5 of 181 |
Event Schedule: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited events and schedules
- Company says it charges no platform fee
- Supports calendar sync and multiple payment options
- Open source and available for self-hosting
- Pro includes REST API and webhooks
What to know first
- Free plan allows one team member
- Free plan includes one free appointment type
- Free plan includes 10 newsletter emails per month
- Pro and Enterprise follow a 7-day trial
Zoho Backstage: what it does well
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