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Head-to-head · Event Booking Software

pretix vs RainFocus

  • 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
RainFocus #8 in Event Booking Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit RainFocus

pretix leads on 0 checks, RainFocus on 0, and 2 are 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 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

pretix is the better fit for open-source, customizable ticketed events. RainFocus is the better fit for enterprise event programs with recommendations.

  • pretix fits best

    Open-source, customizable ticketed events

  • RainFocus fits best

    Enterprise event programs with recommendations

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Side by side

Feature pretix 9.0/10 Visit ↗ RainFocus 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.4
Ranking #3 in Event Booking Software #8 in Event Booking Software
Best for Open-source, customizable ticketed events Enterprise event programs with recommendations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €0.50/unit usage-based Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 8 integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features pretix 1/4 · RainFocus 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
  • Covers registration, payments, communications, onsite operations, and analytics
  • Supports attendee apps, exhibitor portals, lead scanning, and reporting
  • AI-powered session and content recommendations aid attendee discovery
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
  • Contact-sales pricing limits self-serve buying and budget comparison
  • Web-only deployment may not suit teams requiring other environments
  • Enterprise-focused scope can exceed the needs of small event teams
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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RainFocus is a cloud event marketing and management platform for organizations running in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs. It brings event websites, program management, configurable registration flows, ticket payments, refund…

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  1. pretixEvent Booking Software 9.0Free plan
  2. RainFocusEvent Booking Software 8.4Pricing on request

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

  • RainFocus — where it wins

    • Covers registration, payments, communications, onsite operations, and analytics
    • Supports attendee apps, exhibitor portals, lead scanning, and reporting
    • AI-powered session and content recommendations aid attendee discovery

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing limits self-serve buying and budget comparison
    • Web-only deployment may not suit teams requiring other environments
    • Enterprise-focused scope can exceed the needs of small event teams

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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