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Head-to-head · Event Management Software

pretix vs idloom

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score pretix #4 in Event Management Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit pretix
idloom #8 in Event Management Software 6.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit idloom

pretix leads on 0 checks, idloom on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorepretix · 7.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly idloom

pretix scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 7.6 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

idloom offers attendee app; pretix doesn't.

pretix is the better fit for open-source ticketing and onsite operations. idloom is the better fit for small teams wanting a free starting point.

  • pretix fits best

    Open-source ticketing and onsite operations

  • idloom fits best

    Small teams wanting a free starting point

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Side by side

Feature pretix 7.6/10 Visit ↗ idloom 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 6.7
Ranking #4 in Event Management Software #8 in Event Management Software
Best for Open-source ticketing and onsite operations Small teams wanting a free starting point
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €0.50/unit usage-based €295/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 8 integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features pretix 5/6 · idloom 5/6
Registration forms ✓ ✓
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Onsite check-in ✓ ✓
Attendee app — ✓ (best)
Attendee email ✓ ✓
Exhibitor tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Event formats In-person Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free self-hosted Community edition with unlimited ticket volume
  • Online and offline check-in with scanning and badge printing
  • Broad tools for ticketing, emails, exhibitors, POS, and reporting
  • Free plan supports unlimited events and up to 50 attendees each
  • Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, agendas and websites
  • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics, major payment tools and webhooks
Cons
  • Designed for in-person events rather than multiple event formats
  • Hosted pricing is tied to ticket revenue instead of a fixed monthly fee
  • Enterprise pricing varies by annual order and revenue scale
  • Free events are limited to 50 attendees per event
  • Annual billing offers a 10% discount compared to monthly billing
  • The attendee mobile app is a paid add-on
Our verdict

pretix is an event ticketing and management platform for conferences, festivals, exhibitions, workshops, museums, swimming pools, and other in-person events. It combines configurable online ticket shops, registration data collection, paid…

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idloom is a cloud event management platform for organizations running conferences, training sessions, corporate meetings, workshops and other professional events. It combines configurable registration forms with conditional logic, free and…

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  1. pretixEvent Management Software 7.6Free plan
  2. idloomEvent Management Software 6.7Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • pretix — where it wins

    • Free self-hosted Community edition with unlimited ticket volume
    • Online and offline check-in with scanning and badge printing
    • Broad tools for ticketing, emails, exhibitors, POS, and reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for in-person events rather than multiple event formats
    • Hosted pricing is tied to ticket revenue instead of a fixed monthly fee
    • Enterprise pricing varies by annual order and revenue scale

  • idloom — where it wins

    • Free plan supports unlimited events and up to 50 attendees each
    • Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, agendas and websites
    • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics, major payment tools and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Free events are limited to 50 attendees per event
    • Annual billing offers a 10% discount compared to monthly billing
    • The attendee mobile app is a paid add-on
  • pretix7.6/10 · Free plan

    A flexible open-source choice for ticketing, registration, and onsite event operations.

    Visit pretixFull verdict →
  • idloom6.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A broad event platform with a free entry point and structured paid tiers.

    Visit idloomFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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