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Head-to-head · Event Booking Software

Eventbrite vs pretix

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Eventbrite #2 in Event Booking Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Eventbrite
pretix #3 in Event Booking Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit pretix

Eventbrite leads on 0 checks, pretix on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEventbrite · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresEventbrite · 2 of 4

Eventbrite scores higher on our rubric for event booking software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Eventbrite is the better fit for affordable public ticketing and event promotion. pretix is the better fit for open-source, customizable ticketed events.

  • Eventbrite fits best

    Affordable public ticketing and event promotion

  • pretix fits best

    Open-source, customizable ticketed events

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Side by side

Feature Eventbrite 9.2/10 Visit ↗ pretix 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Event Booking Software #3 in Event Booking Software
Best for Affordable public ticketing and event promotion Open-source, customizable ticketed events
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $708/yr €0.50/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, 2FA GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Eventbrite 2/4 · pretix 1/4
Event registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Payment processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Seating management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Check-in tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Publish unlimited events and offer free tickets without ticketing fees.
  • Manage custom registration forms, QR check-in, waitlists and badges.
  • Premium adds paid social promotion, email tools and support.
  • Open-source Community edition with unlimited tickets and admin users
  • Offline check-in, badge printing, POS, and exhibitor lead scanning
  • Hosted or self-hosted deployment with broad payment and API integrations
Cons
  • Paid ticketing fees are separate from the Premium subscription.
  • Premium is limited to eligible countries and accounts.
  • The $69 monthly Premium plan may exceed needs for basic free events.
  • Hosted pricing takes 2.5% per paid ticket, capped at €15
  • Core event format is in-person; virtual and hybrid workflows use Venueless
  • Support channels are email, phone, and documentation without 24/7 coverage
Our verdict

For public event organizers who need more than a listing page, Eventbrite combines registration, ticketing, promotion and attendee management. It supports free and paid events across gatherings, classes, conferences, festivals and…

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pretix is an event ticketing and registration platform for conferences, festivals, exhibitions, museums, workshops, and other in-person organizers. Its customizable online ticket shop, embeddable widget, registration questions, file…

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  1. EventbriteEvent Booking Software 9.2Free plan
  2. pretixEvent Booking Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Eventbrite — where it wins

    • Publish unlimited events and offer free tickets without ticketing fees.
    • Manage custom registration forms, QR check-in, waitlists and badges.
    • Premium adds paid social promotion, email tools and support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid ticketing fees are separate from the Premium subscription.
    • Premium is limited to eligible countries and accounts.
    • The $69 monthly Premium plan may exceed needs for basic free events.

  • pretix — where it wins

    • Open-source Community edition with unlimited tickets and admin users
    • Offline check-in, badge printing, POS, and exhibitor lead scanning
    • Hosted or self-hosted deployment with broad payment and API integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Hosted pricing takes 2.5% per paid ticket, capped at €15
    • Core event format is in-person; virtual and hybrid workflows use Venueless
    • Support channels are email, phone, and documentation without 24/7 coverage

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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