# EventX vs Zoho Backstage Comparison | | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 123 | 20 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (76.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Per Month | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### EventX **Not enough data** ### Zoho Backstage Pros: - Customer Support (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (3 reviews) Cons: - Communication Issues (1 reviews) - Confusing Processes (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (103 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (103 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (103 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (37 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (96 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### EventX #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: EventX Lite Price: Free Per Month Description: SMALL EVENT with FREE Sign Up Key Features: - Event Length up to 2 hours/event - Event Attendees: Up to 100 - Auto-generated Email Template [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/eventx/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Zoho Backstage #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: FREE Price: Free Description: For individuals and small teams just getting started with events Key Features: - Unlimited events - 100 attendees/event - 3 sessions/event [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-corporation-pvt-ltd-zoho-backstage/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Event Registration & Ticketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | 9.6/10 | 52 | | **Zoho Backstage** | 9.0/10 | 12 | #### Registration | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | 9.7 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | | **User registration process** | 9.4 (52 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Payment processing** | 9.5 (47 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Mobile check-in** | 9.6 (49 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **On-site tickets and registration** | 9.3 (46 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event website creation** | 9.1 (49 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | | **Email automation** | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Email customization** | 9.4 (49 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Contact list management** | 9.6 (49 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Social media promotion** | Feature Not Available | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Lead generation and retrieval** | 9.6 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Event Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | 9.4/10 | 52 | | **Zoho Backstage** | 9.2/10 | 12 | #### Registration | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | 9.7 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | | **User registration process** | 9.4 (52 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Payment processing** | 9.5 (47 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Mobile check-in** | 9.6 (49 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **On-site tickets and registration** | 9.3 (46 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event website creation** | 9.1 (49 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | | **Email automation** | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Email customization** | 9.4 (49 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Contact list management** | 9.6 (49 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Social media promotion** | Feature Not Available | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Lead generation and retrieval** | 9.6 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Event Operations | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Site selection** | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Hotel and transportation planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Staff management** | Feature Not Available | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Budget management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Session scheduling** | 9.2 (50 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | | **Speaker submissions** | Feature Not Available | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **Exhibition management** | 9.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event agendas and schedules** | 9.3 (50 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | | **Floor plans / maps** | 9.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social media integrations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Attendee networking** | 9.3 (48 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Attendee surveys** | 9.1 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Performance and reliability** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Reporting and dashboards** | 9.2 (50 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **API / integrations** | 9.5 (44 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Multiple event management** | 9.6 (45 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Lead Retrieval | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoho Backstage** | N/A | N/A | #### At-Event Tools | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Business Card Scanner** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notetaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Rental** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Post-Event Tools | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Lead Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lead Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Offerings | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Web Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Lead Retrieval | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Event Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | 9.4/10 | 80 | | **Zoho Backstage** | N/A | N/A | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Lead generation and retrieval** | 9.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social media promotion** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Event website creation** | 9.2 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email customization** | 9.5 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Contact list management** | 9.4 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Social media integrations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Attendee networking** | 9.4 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Attendee surveys-attendee engagement** | 9.1 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Registration | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | 9.4 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User registration process** | 9.3 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile check-in** | 9.6 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Event Marketing | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Virtual Event Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | 8.9/10 | 20 | | **Zoho Backstage** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event Configuration** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Event Marketing** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Speaker Access and Control** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Advanced Reporting** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Virtual Experience | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Virtual Lobby** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Built-In Webcasting** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Webcasting Integrations** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-Device Functionality** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Session / Agenda Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Streaming & Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Registration & Attendee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Setup & Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Branding & Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interactive Speaker / Moderator Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engagement | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Online Event Agenda** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Interactive Content** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **1:1 Networking** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Exhibitors/Sponsorships** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Gamification & Incentives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real‑Time Interaction Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Networking / Matchmaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Role‑Based Access & Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Insights & Scale - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **User Capacity & Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Audience Response | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoho Backstage** | N/A | N/A | #### Audience Engagement | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Polls and Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quizzes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audience Q&A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Slides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Event Support | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Hybrid/Virtual Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SMS Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engagement Analytics | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Live Results** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Audience Response | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Event Networking and Matchmaking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoho Backstage** | N/A | N/A | #### Event Networking | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Meeting Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Event Intelligence | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Meeting Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Prospect Intelligence ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lead Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI-Powered Matchmaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Event Networking and Matchmaking | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mobile Event Apps | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | 8.0/10 | 51 | | **Zoho Backstage** | 9.2/10 | 11 | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Event Apps | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Event agendas and schedules** | 9.3 (50 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | | **Floor plans / maps** | 9.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social media integrations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Attendee networking** | 9.3 (48 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Attendee surveys** | 9.1 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Event Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EventX** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoho Backstage** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Event Planning | Feature | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (5):** [Event Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-management-platforms), [Mobile Event Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-event-apps), [Event Registration and Ticketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-registration-ticketing), [Virtual Event Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-event-platforms), [Event Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-marketing) **Unique to Zoho Backstage (4):** [Lead Retrieval Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-retrieval), [Event Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-planning), [Audience Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audience-response), [Event Networking and Matchmaking](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-networking-and-matchmaking) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | EventX | Zoho Backstage | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 76.3% | 77.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 19.5% | 16.7% | | **Enterprise** | 4.2% | 5.6% | ### By Industry #### EventX - **Events Services:** 69.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9% - **Higher Education:** 5.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **E-Learning:** 1.7% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 0.8% - **Computer Software:** 0.8% - **Construction:** 0.8% - **Consumer Goods:** 0.8% - **Other:** 7.6% #### Zoho Backstage - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.8% - **Events Services:** 11.8% - **Retail:** 5.9% - **Performing Arts:** 5.9% - **Media Production:** 5.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9% - **Legal Services:** 5.9% - **Human Resources:** 5.9% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.9% - **Education Management:** 5.9% - **Other:** 29.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to EventX - [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1920 reviews) - [RingCentral Events](https://www.g2.com/products/ringcentral-events/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (961 reviews) - [Cvent Event Marketing & Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-marketing-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2316 reviews) - [Eventbrite](https://www.g2.com/products/eventbrite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (915 reviews) - [vFairs](https://www.g2.com/products/vfairs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1783 reviews) - [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1078 reviews) - [Airmeet - Virtual Events & Webinar Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/airmeet-virtual-events-webinar-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (762 reviews) - [Bizzabo](https://www.g2.com/products/bizzabo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (447 reviews) - [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (444 reviews) - [PheedLoop](https://www.g2.com/products/pheedloop/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (321 reviews) ### Alternatives to Zoho Backstage - [Cvent Event Marketing & Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-marketing-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2316 reviews) - [Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-events-and-webinars/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (413 reviews) - [RingCentral Events](https://www.g2.com/products/ringcentral-events/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (961 reviews) - [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1920 reviews) - [Eventbrite](https://www.g2.com/products/eventbrite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (915 reviews) - [vFairs](https://www.g2.com/products/vfairs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1783 reviews) - [Bizzabo](https://www.g2.com/products/bizzabo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (447 reviews) - [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1078 reviews) - [Airmeet - Virtual Events & Webinar Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/airmeet-virtual-events-webinar-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (762 reviews) - [Splash](https://www.g2.com/products/splash/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (377 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### EventX No discussions available for this product. ### Zoho Backstage No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/eventx-vs-zoho-corporation-pvt-ltd-zoho-backstage)