Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software
Humanitix vs RunSignup
Humanitix leads on 0 checks, RunSignup on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHumanitix · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRunSignup · 5 of 6
Humanitix scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Humanitix is the better fit for organizations running polished ticketed events. RunSignup is the better fit for running races with fundraising requirements.
- Humanitix fits best
Organizations running polished ticketed events
- RunSignup fits best
Running races with fundraising requirements
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Side by side
| Feature | Humanitix 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | RunSignup 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Nonprofit Event Management Software | #7 in Nonprofit Event Management Software |
| Best for | Organizations running polished ticketed events | Running races with fundraising requirements |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $0.99/unit usage-based | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Docs, Email | Tickets, Docs, Email |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA | PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Humanitix 1/6 · RunSignup 5/6 | ||
| Event registration | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Ticketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invitations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Attendee check-in | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Attendance reporting | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Event email tools | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported event formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Humanitix is a cloud-based event ticketing and registration platform for conferences, festivals, live shows, online events, charity events, government programs, and school activities. It supports branded event pages, paid and free tickets,… Read the review → |
RunSignup is a cloud-based event management platform for race directors, endurance-event organizers and nonprofits. It combines online registration, custom questions, digital waivers, participant self-service, event websites, email… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Humanitix — where it wins
- Branded event pages, embedded ticket widgets, and reserved seating
- Advanced checkout questions, custom fields, and post-checkout data collection
- QR check-in, reports, campaigns, waitlists, and major integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid events include booking fees and separate payment processing
- Feature breadth may exceed the needs of simple free events
- Larger events require custom pricing
RunSignup — where it wins
- Deep registration, waiver, transfer and waitlist tools
- Peer-to-peer fundraising and multi-charity donations
- Race-day check-in across web, iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- Usage-based processing can be harder to forecast
- The strongest fit is endurance and race-oriented events
- Broader nonprofit event needs may require added configuration
- Humanitix8.7/10 · Free plan
A polished ticketing platform with broad event tools and usage-based pricing.
Visit HumanitixFull verdict → - RunSignup8.6/10 · Free plan
A race-focused platform combining registration, fundraising, check-in and reporting.
Visit RunSignupFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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