Best Event Scheduling Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Zoho Backstage is ranked #1 of 34 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Fourwaves and Eventation. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Fourwaves. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Fourwaves at $83.25/mo.
For events with speakers, sessions and room logistics to coordinate, compare scheduling tools by the capabilities your format calls for. Zoho Backstage, Fourwaves and Eventation lead the ranked order, followed by ConfTool, Sched and Sessionize. Attendee limits and mobile app support help frame the attendee experience, while room scheduling, session tracks and speaker management cover key planning needs. Hybrid event support may also be worth comparing, depending on how your event is organized. Check whether a free plan is available and review paid-from pricing alongside the listed features. Consider which scheduling responsibilities your team needs to manage and compare accordingly.
34 event scheduling software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Attendee limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoho Backstage | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | 200 attendees | View |
| 2 | Fourwaves | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $83.25/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | Eventation | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $199/mo | No | 199 /mo | 500 attendees | View |
| 4 |  ConfTool | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 |  Sessionize | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | Agorify | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €119/mo | Yes | — | 400 attendees | View |
| 7 |  Indico | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | Ex Ordo | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 |  Gythr | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 500 attendees | View |
| 10 |  PragmaPlanner | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 | pretalx | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  Sched | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | 500 attendees | View |
| 13 | Timelab | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | BagEvent | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | No | 99 /mo | 1,000 attendees | View |
| 15 |  OpenAgenda | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 |  ScheduleWeaver | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Showdates | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 | Untitled Conference | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 19 |  ChronoFlo Calendar | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 10 /mo | — | View |
| 20 |  GetSpot | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 |  Sliqagenda | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 22 | Eventira | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $208.25/mo | No | — | 500 attendees | View |
| 23 | Callboard | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 24 | ChartStead | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 25 |  Grenadine | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which event scheduling software is ranked first on Inferse?
Zoho Backstage is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 7.4. Fourwaves is second and Eventation third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Fourwaves has the lowest first paid tier we found: $83.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.