ExpoHQ vs Zoho Backstage

ExpoHQ

Figure	ExpoHQ	Zoho Backstage
Price from	$499/mo	₹7,900/mo
Free plan	—	Yes
Free trial	—	Yes
Open source	—	—
Web	Yes	Yes
iOS	Yes	Yes
Android	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
Self-hosted	Yes	—
Plans published	3	6
Spec score · Exhibitor Management Software	7.8 (#16)	8.5 (#5)
Integrations	The site lists Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Cvent, Stripe, Mailchimp, Zapier, Google Calendar, Azure AD, SAML 2.0, REST API, and Power BI integrations.	Plan comparison lists Google Analytics, Zoho CRM, Zoho Flow, Zoho PageSense, Zoho SalesIQ, Zoho Meeting, Zoom Webinar and Zoom Meetings integrations.
Purpose	ExpoHQ describes itself as a single platform for trade fair operators to manage shows from exhibitor contracts through analytics.	Zoho Backstage is event management software for organizing, promoting, and executing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
Security	ExpoHQ states that its infrastructure is ISO 27001 certified and describes GDPR-native data architecture, DPA documentation, and UK and EU data residency options.	Zoho says Backstage stores personal data using 256-bit AES encryption at rest and supports password-protected exports.
Support	The pricing page says all plans include onboarding, dedicated support, and SLA guarantees; the Global Portfolio plan includes a 24/7 dedicated support team.	Plan comparison specifies 24x5 email support for every subscription tier, while GetApp lists phone, chat, help desk, forums and knowledge-base support.

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