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Head-to-head · Event Management Software

pretix vs vFairs

  • 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
vFairs #7 in Event Management Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit vFairs

pretix leads on 1 check, vFairs on 1, and 5 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 featuresvFairs · 6 of 6

pretix scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 7.6 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

pretix offers free plan; vFairs doesn't. vFairs offers attendee app; pretix doesn't.

pretix is the better fit for open-source ticketing and onsite operations. vFairs is the better fit for branded events with strong ticketing and check-in.

  • pretix fits best

    Open-source ticketing and onsite operations

  • vFairs fits best

    Branded events with strong ticketing and check-in

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Side by side

Feature pretix 7.6/10 Visit ↗ vFairs 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 6.8
Ranking #4 in Event Management Software #7 in Event Management Software
Best for Open-source ticketing and onsite operations Branded events with strong ticketing and check-in
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €0.50/unit usage-based Pricing on request
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, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 2,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features pretix 5/6 · vFairs 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 paid, free, group, VIP, and tiered ticketing
  • Advanced check-in includes QR scanning, RFID, and facial recognition
  • Combines attendee apps, exhibitor tools, communications, and analytics
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 is handled through contact sales
  • There is no free plan or free trial
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events
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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vFairs is an event management platform for organizations running in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. It brings together configurable event websites and registration forms, ticketing, payment processing, badge production, onsite…

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  1. pretixEvent Management Software 7.6Free plan
  2. vFairsEvent Management Software 6.8Pricing 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

  • vFairs — where it wins

    • Supports paid, free, group, VIP, and tiered ticketing
    • Advanced check-in includes QR scanning, RFID, and facial recognition
    • Combines attendee apps, exhibitor tools, communications, and analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • There is no free plan or free trial
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events
  • pretix7.6/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit pretixFull verdict →
  • vFairs6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad event suite for branded ticketing, check-in, engagement, and reporting.

    Visit vFairsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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