ExpoPlatform, founded in 2013 in Cambridge, is an AI-powered platform for exhibitions and large conferences, known for powering meeting programs at Hyve flagship events like Shoptalk, Groceryshop and Bett. Conferras is the lighter path for conference organizers who need attendee discovery, matchmaking, chat, meetings and agenda without exhibition tooling.
ExpoPlatform vs Conferras.
A quick side-by-side of what Conferras ships out of the box. For everything on the ExpoPlatform side, check their official site — we only speak for our own product.
| Feature | Conferras | ExpoPlatform |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per event · €89 / €399 / €899, custom above 4k | Core platform cost plus exhibitor and attendee counts, modules and support; free tier from $0 |
| Attendee access | PWA · one link, add to home screen, no app store | Smart Event mobile app plus web platform |
| Setup | Self-serve · no demo call or procurement required | Demo-led, modular configuration |
| Branding | Fully customizable | Event app and platform branding options |
| Networking | AI matchmaking, 1:1 meetings, real-time chat | AI-powered networking, walk-in and pre-matched meetings, badge and QR lead scanning |
| Event surfaces | Agenda, stories, sponsors, push notifications | Exhibitions, conferences, hybrid events, exhibitor lead retrieval |
| Contracts | No annual contract, no seat math | Modular pricing, costs vary by exhibitors, visitors, modules and support |
| Hosting | EU-hosted infrastructure | See the ExpoPlatform website for current data hosting details |
A modern ExpoPlatform alternative, priced per event.
Everything organizers ask for on day one, for a ExpoPlatform alternative.
Launch in minutes, not weeks
Self-serve setup, no demo call, no procurement. Your event networking app is live the same afternoon you start.
One link, no app download
Conferras is a PWA. One tap, add to home screen, done. No App Store, no Play Store, no update prompts.
Full branding + custom subdomain
Every plan ships with your logo, colors and a custom subdomain. A real custom event app, not a rented shell.
Pay per event, from €89
€89 up to 250, €399 up to 1,000, €899 up to 4,000. No annual contract, no seat math, no surprise renewals.
Networking at the core
AI matchmaking, 1:1 meetings and real-time chat sit at the heart of the product, built for an event community app.
Built for organizers who ship
From small meetups to 4,000-attendee summits, with a Custom plan for anything larger.
The ExpoPlatform alternative you launch today.
Everything you need for an event community app that actually gets used, without an annual contract or a native app download.
- Pricing
- From €89 per event
- Attendee install
- One link, PWA
- Setup time
- Minutes, self-serve
- Branding
- Full + custom subdomain
- AI matchmaking
- Included on every plan
- 1:1 chat + meetings
- Included on every plan
- Max attendees
- 4,000 (Custom above)
Every feature, on every plan.
AI matchmaking
Ranks the right people by role, goals and interests, with Startup / Investor weighting.
Real-time 1:1 chat
Private messaging with read receipts, live from the moment attendees join.
Meeting scheduler
Book 1:1s without email ping-pong, with conflict warnings built in.
Stories, sponsors, agenda
Everything an event community app needs, in one branded surface.
Branding + subdomain
Your logo, your colors and a custom Conferras subdomain from day one.
No-download PWA
Share by one link or QR. Attendees are inside the app in one tap.
ExpoPlatform Pricing Overview
ExpoPlatform prices around a core platform cost that varies with exhibitor and attendee numbers, chosen modules and support options, and advertises a free entry tier from $0 for up to 30 participants. Conferras keeps it to three flat per-event tiers where the price only changes with capacity.
- ExpoPlatform: modular pricing based on core platform cost plus exhibitor and attendee counts, modules and support; free tier from $0 for up to 30 participants.
- Conferras: EUR 89 up to 250 attendees, EUR 399 up to 1,000, EUR 899 up to 4,000, Custom above that.
- ExpoPlatform's AI-powered networking is available as a primary or add-on module.
- Conferras includes every feature in every plan, so there are no modules to price separately.
| Cost & access | Conferras | ExpoPlatform |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Three flat per-event tiers, all features included | Core platform cost plus exhibitors, attendees, modules and support |
| Free option | Live demo and self-serve setup before you pay | Free tier from $0 for up to 30 participants |
| Core audience | Conferences, communities and corporate events | Exhibitions, trade shows and large congresses |
| Attendee entry | Private browser link, nothing to install | Smart Event mobile app with badge and QR scanning |
| Exhibitor tools | Sponsor showcases and stories inside the app | Lead retrieval, scanning and exhibitor ROI tooling |
| Getting started | Self-serve in minutes, demo optional | Demo-led, modular setup |
ExpoPlatform details are taken from expoplatform.com and its official pricing, mobile app and conference pages as checked in September 2026. Modules and prices can change, so confirm the current offer with ExpoPlatform.
Why Organizers Look for Alternatives to ExpoPlatform
ExpoPlatform is a proven engine for exhibition-scale meeting programs. The case for an ExpoPlatform alternative appears when the event has no expo floor: a conference or community that wants networking without exhibitor modules, lead scanning and modular pricing.
Built for conferences first
ExpoPlatform's strengths sit with exhibitors, badge scanning and hosted meetings at trade shows. Conferras is designed around the conference attendee: profiles, matchmaking, chat, meetings and agenda.
One price, no modules
ExpoPlatform's cost varies with exhibitor counts, attendee numbers, modules and support. Conferras charges one flat per-event price that already includes every feature.
Nothing to download
ExpoPlatform delivers a Smart Event mobile app. Conferras opens from a private link in any browser and saves to the home screen, so nobody queues at an app store.
€89 · €399 · €899
Up to 250, 1,000 or 4,000 attendees. Custom above 4k, full branding and custom subdomain on every tier.
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ExpoPlatform vs Conferras Q&A.
Conferras is an ExpoPlatform alternative for conference organizers who want attendee profiles, AI matchmaking, private chat, 1:1 meetings and an agenda in a branded app, without exhibition modules. It does not replace ExpoPlatform's lead retrieval or badge scanning.
ExpoPlatform prices around a core platform cost that varies with the number of exhibitors and attendees, chosen modules and support options, and it advertises a free tier from $0 for up to 30 participants. Conferras costs EUR 89, EUR 399 or EUR 899 per event depending on capacity.
No, it also serves conferences and hybrid events, and it powers meeting programs at large flagship events. Its exhibitor tooling and lead scanning are strongest where an expo floor exists, which is why pure conference organizers often look for a lighter option.
ExpoPlatform offers AI-powered networking as a primary or add-on module with walk-in and pre-matched meetings. Conferras includes an AI compatibility score on every attendee profile, connected to chat and 1:1 scheduling, in every plan.
Not with Conferras. Attendees open a private link in any browser and can save it to their home screen. ExpoPlatform provides a Smart Event mobile app with badge and QR code scanning.
Yes. Conferras includes sponsor showcases and stories inside the app. What it does not offer is exhibitor lead retrieval; if that is central to your event, ExpoPlatform's tooling is built for it.
If you run an exhibition or a large congress where exhibitor leads, badge scanning and hosted-buyer meetings drive the budget, ExpoPlatform is built for exactly that. Conferras fits conferences and communities that want the networking app on its own.
Conferras is self-serve: create the event, apply your branding and upload attendees in minutes, with an optional demo if you want a walkthrough first.
Ship your branded event networking app.
No downloads. No annual contract. One link and your event community app is live.