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Head-to-head · Event Booking Software

pretix vs EventMobi

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score pretix #3 in Event Booking Software 6.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit pretix
EventMobi #6 in Event Booking Software 4.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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
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
  • 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
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
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple events
  • Annual plan is oriented around unlimited events
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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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…

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  1. pretixEvent Booking Software 6.0Free plan
  2. EventMobiEvent Booking Software 4.0Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026