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Head-to-head · Event Booking Software

pretix vs Bizzabo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score pretix #3 in Event Booking Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit pretix
Bizzabo #4 in Event Booking Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Bizzabo

pretix leads on 1 check, Bizzabo on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorepretix · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly pretix

pretix scores higher on our rubric for event booking software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

pretix offers free plan; Bizzabo doesn't.

pretix is the better fit for open-source, customizable ticketed events. Bizzabo is the better fit for enterprise event experience programs.

  • pretix fits best

    Open-source, customizable ticketed events

  • Bizzabo fits best

    Enterprise event experience programs

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Side by side

Feature pretix 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Bizzabo 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Event Booking Software #4 in Event Booking Software
Best for Open-source, customizable ticketed events Enterprise event experience programs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €0.50/unit usage-based $499/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Community · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 8 integrations 2,500+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features pretix 1/4 · Bizzabo 1/4
Event registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Payment processing Not checked yet 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
  • 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
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, virtual and webinar events
  • Combines registration, mobile app, check-in and attendee networking
  • Connects with CRM and marketing tools, including Salesforce and HubSpot
Cons
  • 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
  • Starts at $499 per user per month, billed annually
  • Requires an annual subscription; no free plan
  • Premium add-ons and onsite services are priced separately
Our verdict

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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Bizzabo brings event registration, attendee communications and event-day tools into a cloud platform for mid-market and enterprise teams. It covers in-person, hybrid, virtual and webinar programs, with configurable registration and…

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  1. pretixEvent Booking Software 9.0Free plan
  2. BizzaboEvent Booking Software 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Bizzabo — where it wins

    • Supports in-person, hybrid, virtual and webinar events
    • Combines registration, mobile app, check-in and attendee networking
    • Connects with CRM and marketing tools, including Salesforce and HubSpot

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $499 per user per month, billed annually
    • Requires an annual subscription; no free plan
    • Premium add-ons and onsite services are priced separately

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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