OPENPASS review
A free, self-hosted event platform with strong registration and check-in tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
OPENPASS is a free, open-source event platform for organizers and community event teams that want to publish, manage, and operate events under their own hosting setup. It combines a public event calendar and searchable discovery with branded event pages, custom registration forms, ticketing, QR-code check-in, analytics, notifications, and CSV exports. Organizers can also create custom organizer pages and manage events through authenticated routes. A list-only mode supports teams that want to direct visitors to an existing registration site rather than run registration through OPENPASS.
The product’s strongest area is event operations. Custom forms support registration, while QR-code tickets and check-in connect attendee access with live registration, check-in, and capacity analytics. Bulk notifications and CSV export add practical tools for communicating with attendees and handling event data. Optional paid tickets extend the registration model beyond free attendance, making OPENPASS suitable for community events that need more than a simple event page.
OPENPASS is a focused choice rather than a broad event ecosystem. Its platform coverage includes web, API, and self-hosted deployment, with Hyperswitch listed as the integration. The current feature scope does not include attendee login, agendas, or speaker profiles, so teams planning conference-style programs may need another product or supporting tools. Distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license and deployed with Docker Compose, it fits organizers who value open-source control and self-hosting; teams seeking a hosted plan or wider integration coverage should look elsewhere.
OPENPASS pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Public discovery, branded pages, and custom registration forms
- QR tickets, optional paid tickets, and attendee check-in
- Live analytics, notifications, CSV exports, and organizer tools
- Where it doesn't
- Integration support is limited to Hyperswitch
- No attendee login, agenda, or speaker-profile features
- Self-hosting requires Docker Compose deployment
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