Zinifly vs EventHopper Run the whole event, not just vendor applications.
Both help you collect vendor applications and payments. Zinifly also runs your booth map, ticket sales, your own event website, volunteers, sponsors and memberships, all in one platform with free setup and migration.
Switching from EventHopper or a spreadsheet? We’ll help move your vendor list over.
What it covers
Tickets and website
Booth maps
Zinifly vs EventHopper: what’s included
Everything in the Zinifly column is included in every plan, with no add-ons to buy.
| Feature | Zinifly | EventHopper |
|---|---|---|
| Vendors & applications | ||
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Online vendor applications
Custom questions, document uploads and approvals in one place. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by EventHopper |
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Application fees
Collect a fee when vendors apply. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by EventHopper |
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Documents and signed agreements
Collect licenses and insurance, and record signatures on your agreements. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
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Vendor rewards
Loyalty tiers and referral credits for your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Private vendor community board
A feed where approved vendors share posts and reactions. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
| Booths & booking | ||
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Interactive booth map builder
Draw your layout, assign booths and show vendors on a live map. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Book several dates at once
Vendors pick multiple market days or events in one go. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
| 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 EventHopper |
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Vendor online stores
Vendors sell products online and your market earns a commission. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Ticket sales with QR check-in
Sell tickets, offer coupon codes and scan attendees in at the gate. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Paid memberships
Membership tiers with automatic renewals for your supporters. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
| Your brand & audience | ||
|
Your own event website
A branded website with your logo and colors, built in. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Your own domain name
Run your website on your own domain, with SSL included. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Blog
Publish news and updates for your community. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Website traffic analytics
See visits and popular pages on your event website. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
| People & programming | ||
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Artists, speakers and performers
Book and list your talent alongside your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
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Sponsor management
Sponsor tiers and a public sponsor listing. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
|
Volunteer sign-up applications
Volunteers apply online; you approve and assign them to events. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
| Communication & reporting | ||
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Email announcements
Updates and campaigns to all vendors or a segment. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by EventHopper |
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SMS text announcements
100 texts a month included, more at $0.05 each. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by EventHopper |
|
Reports and analytics
Revenue, bookings and payments in one place. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by EventHopper |
|
Help desk for vendors
Built-in support tickets, so vendor questions don’t get lost in your inbox. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
| Pricing & getting started | ||
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Free setup and migration
We set up your account and help move your vendor list. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by EventHopper |
How we compared: the EventHopper column reflects what EventHopper 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 EventHopper for current details. EventHopper also lists a free Basic plan with unlimited events, auto-accept for vendor applications and a public page where vendors can browse events. Sources: home, for organizers, how-to guide, pricing. EventHopper is a trademark of its owner. Zinifly is not affiliated with or endorsed by EventHopper.
One flat price for the whole platform
EventHopper keeps its own price low by adding a service fee to each vendor’s payment. Zinifly is one flat monthly price for the whole event platform, with every feature included.
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
EventHopper
- Basic: free, with a 4% service fee plus card processing added to each vendor’s total
- Growth: $15 / month, with a 3% fee added to vendor totals
- Pro: $40 / month with a 2% fee, listed as coming soon
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 EventHopper 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 EventHopper: 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 EventHopper?
Yes, if you need more than vendor applications. Like EventHopper, Zinifly takes vendor applications and fees online, pays you out and messages your vendors. Zinifly also includes an interactive booth map, document collection and signed agreements, ticket sales with QR check-in, your own website on your own domain, volunteer and sponsor management, and paid memberships.
How does Zinifly pricing compare with EventHopper?
EventHopper lists a free Basic plan and a Growth plan at $15 a month, and adds its service fee (4% on Basic, 3% on Growth) plus card processing to each vendor’s total at checkout, as listed on its pricing page 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 on both plans.
Can I move my vendors from EventHopper 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 have an interactive booth map?
Yes. You draw your venue layout, assign booths to vendors and show them on a live map on your event page.
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.