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Head-to-head · Event Management Software

pretix vs Stova

  • 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
Stova #10 in Event Management Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Stova

pretix leads on 0 checks, Stova 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 planonly pretix
  • Most featuresStova · 6 of 6

pretix scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 7.6 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #10.

Stova offers attendee app; pretix doesn't.

pretix is the better fit for open-source ticketing and onsite operations. Stova is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise event portfolios.

  • pretix fits best

    Open-source ticketing and onsite operations

  • Stova fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise event portfolios

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Side by side

Feature pretix 7.6/10 Visit ↗ Stova 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 6.6
Ranking #4 in Event Management Software #10 in Event Management Software
Best for Open-source ticketing and onsite operations Mid-market and enterprise event portfolios
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, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 8 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features pretix 5/6 · Stova 6/6
Registration forms ✓ ✓
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Onsite check-in ✓ ✓
Attendee app — ✓ (best)
Attendee email ✓ ✓
Exhibitor tools ✓ ✓
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
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event workflows
  • Combines registration, onsite tools, attendee apps, and exhibitor features
  • Offers CRM, marketing, payment, and API integrations
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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The broad suite may exceed the needs of single-format events
  • Managed onsite services are mentioned, but their scope is not specified
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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Stova brings registration, ticketing, attendee communications, onsite operations, mobile apps, exhibitor tools, and virtual or hybrid delivery into one event management platform. It is aimed at organizations running repeatable, high-volume…

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  1. pretixEvent Management Software 7.6Free plan
  2. StovaEvent Management Software 6.6Pricing on request

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

  • Stova — where it wins

    • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event workflows
    • Combines registration, onsite tools, attendee apps, and exhibitor features
    • Offers CRM, marketing, payment, and API integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • The broad suite may exceed the needs of single-format events
    • Managed onsite services are mentioned, but their scope is not specified
  • pretix7.6/10 · Free plan

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

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  • Stova6.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad event suite for organizations managing recurring, multi-format programs.

    Visit StovaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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