Zinifly vs BoothCentral Run the whole event, not just the applications.
Both help you take vendor applications, assign booths and collect payments. Zinifly also gives you your own event website, an interactive booth map, volunteers, performers, paid memberships and a vendor community board, for one flat monthly price with free setup and migration.
Switching from BoothCentral or a spreadsheet? We’ll help move your vendor list over.
What it covers
Your own website
People and community
Zinifly vs BoothCentral: what’s included
Everything in the Zinifly column is included in every plan, with no add-ons to buy.
| Feature | Zinifly | BoothCentral |
|---|---|---|
| Vendors & applications | ||
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Online vendor applications
Custom questions, document uploads and approvals in one place. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by BoothCentral |
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Application fees
Collect a fee when vendors apply. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by BoothCentral |
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Vendor rewards
Loyalty tiers and referral credits for your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
|
Private vendor community board
A feed where approved vendors share posts and reactions. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
| Booths & booking | ||
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Book several dates at once
Vendors pick multiple market days or events in one go. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
| Payments & sales | ||
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Online payments with automatic payouts
Booth fees and sales paid online, with split payouts. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by BoothCentral |
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Paid memberships
Membership tiers with automatic renewals for your supporters. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
| Your brand & audience | ||
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Your own event website
A branded website with your logo and colors, built in. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
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Your own domain name
Run your website on your own domain, with SSL included. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
|
Blog
Publish news and updates for your community. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
|
Website traffic analytics
See visits and popular pages on your event website. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
| People & programming | ||
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Artists, speakers and performers
Book and list your talent alongside your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
|
Volunteer sign-up applications
Volunteers apply online; you approve and assign them to events. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
| Communication & reporting | ||
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Email announcements
Updates and campaigns to all vendors or a segment. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by BoothCentral |
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Reports and analytics
Revenue, bookings and payments in one place. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by BoothCentral |
|
Help desk for vendors
Built-in support tickets, so vendor questions don’t get lost in your inbox. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
| Pricing & getting started | ||
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One flat monthly price
Not charged per booth, per ticket or per event. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
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No Zinifly fee per ticket
Ticket money goes to your own payment account; card processing fees apply. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by BoothCentral |
How we compared: the BoothCentral column reflects what BoothCentral lists on its public website as of October 17, 2026. A ✗ means we did not find the feature on those pages; it may be available, or added later, so check with BoothCentral for current details. BoothCentral also lists juried application reviews, virtual and hybrid events, ticket sales, ACH payments and optional refund protection for vendors. Sources: event management, pricing, ticketing, costs (help center), booth assignments. BoothCentral is a trademark of its owner. Zinifly is not affiliated with or endorsed by BoothCentral.
One flat price for the whole platform
BoothCentral charges per approved vendor, with no subscription. Zinifly is one flat monthly price that also covers your website, volunteers, performers, memberships and the rest of the platform.
Zinifly
- Professional: 750 vendors, 30 events a month
- Enterprise: $399 / month for 2,000 vendors
- Every feature in the table above, on every plan
- 30 days free, free setup and free migration
BoothCentral
- $5 per approved vendor, or any vendor you collected a payment from, plus 2.9% + 30¢ card fees
- BoothCentral Plus: $7.50 per vendor, which adds mass email to vendors
- Ticketing: $0.50 + 2.5% per ticket
- Virtual events from $495
Everything your event runs on, in one place
One platform, one login
Applications, booth maps, payments, tickets, your website and vendor messages live together, so nothing gets copied between tools.
A flat, predictable price
One monthly price for your organization. More booths or events do not raise your bill, up to your plan’s limits.
Your brand, front and center
Your event website runs on your own domain with your logo and colors, and vendors apply on your site.
Free setup and migration
We set up your account and help bring your vendor list and event history across, from BoothCentral or a spreadsheet.
Support from a real person
Call or text (615) 561-7007, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Central, or email support@zinifly.com.
Try it free for 30 days
Full access to every feature, with no credit card required to start.
Zinifly vs BoothCentral: common questions
Want to see how your event would run on Zinifly? We’re happy to walk you through it.
Book a live walkthroughIs Zinifly a good alternative to BoothCentral?
Yes, if you want your vendors and the rest of your event in one place. Like BoothCentral, Zinifly handles vendor applications and fees, booth assignments, vendor payments, vendor emails and reports. Zinifly also includes an interactive booth map you draw yourself, your own website on your own domain, volunteer sign-ups, performer and sponsor management, paid memberships and a private vendor community board.
How does Zinifly pricing compare with BoothCentral?
BoothCentral lists $5 per approved vendor, or any vendor you collected a payment from, with no monthly subscription, plus 2.9% + 30¢ card fees, and ticketing at $0.50 + 2.5% per ticket, as listed on its pricing and ticketing pages on October 17, 2026. Zinifly is one flat monthly price for your organization: Professional is $149 a month and Enterprise is $399 a month, with every feature included and no Zinifly fee per ticket.
Can I move my vendors from BoothCentral to Zinifly?
Yes. Setup and migration are free. We help move your existing vendor list and event history across, so you are not starting from zero.
Does Zinifly sell tickets too?
Yes. You can sell tickets and reserved seats, offer coupon codes and check attendees in with QR codes, with no Zinifly fee per ticket; card processing fees from your payment provider apply.
Can I use my own website and domain with Zinifly?
Yes. Zinifly builds your event website with your logo and colors, and you can run it on your own domain with SSL included.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Zinifly is free for 30 days with full access to every feature, and no credit card is required to start.
Run your whole event on Zinifly.
30 days free. Free setup. Free migration. Let’s get you up and running.