Head-to-head · Event Booking Software
pretix vs EventMobi
pretix leads on 1 check, EventMobi 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 · 6.0/10
- Free planonly pretix
pretix scores higher on our rubric for event booking software: 6.0 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
pretix offers free plan; EventMobi doesn't.
pretix is the better fit for open-source, customizable ticketed events. EventMobi is the better fit for organizations needing polished attendee apps.
- pretix fits best
Open-source, customizable ticketed events
- EventMobi fits best
Organizations needing polished attendee apps
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Side by side
| Feature | pretix 6.0/10 Visit ↗ | EventMobi 4.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Event Booking Software | #6 in Event Booking Software |
| Best for | Open-source, customizable ticketed events | Organizations needing polished attendee apps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Compliance | GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features pretix 1/4 · EventMobi 1/4 | ||
| Event registration | Not published | Not published |
| Ticketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment processing | Not published | Not published |
| Seating management | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Event formats | Not published | Not published |
| Check-in tools | Not published | Not published |
| Attendee limit | Not published | Not published |
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| 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… Read the review → |
EventMobi brings event registration, ticketing, communications and onsite operations together with an attendee app. It is aimed at associations, corporations, agencies and other professional event teams running in-person, hybrid or virtual… Read the review → |
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
EventMobi — where it wins
- Combines registration, ticketing, email and onsite check-in
- Attendee app includes agendas, networking, messaging and polls
- Supports badge printing, exhibitor lead capture and event analytics
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple events
- Annual plan is oriented around unlimited events
- pretix6.0/10 · Free plan
Flexible ticketing and onsite operations for customizable, in-person events.
Visit pretixFull verdict → - EventMobi4.0/10 · Paid
A broad event toolkit with attendee apps, ticketing, check-in and exhibitor lead capture.
Visit EventMobiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026





