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Pretix

All-in-one ticketing software for events, offering online sales, on-site management, and privacy-focused solutions.

Quick Info

Starting at 2.5 % of the ticket price excl. taxes (never more than € 15 per ticket)
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Overview

Pretix is a robust and versatile ticketing software designed to manage the entire lifecycle of an event, from initial ticket sales to post-event analytics. It provides a full-featured online ticket shop that is highly customizable, allowing organizers to brand it to match their event's identity. Beyond sales, Pretix includes a comprehensive marketing toolkit to promote events and offers direct payment processing for a seamless transaction experience.

What sets Pretix apart is its integrated approach to both online and on-site event management. It offers specialized tools like pretixPOS for cash register operations, pretixSCAN for efficient access control and live badge printing, and pretixKIOSK for self-service ticket vending. The platform also extends to virtual and hybrid events through Venueless and provides exhibitor services with pretixLEAD, ensuring a cohesive experience across all event formats. With a strong emphasis on privacy, security (ISO 27001 certified), and multi-language support, Pretix is built to handle diverse and complex event requirements.

Best For

Conferences and conventions
Music festivals and concerts
Workshops and seminars
Exhibitions and trade shows
Barcamps and community events
Virtual and hybrid events requiring digital platforms
Events needing robust on-site access control and sales

Key Features

Customizable online ticket shop
Marketing toolkit for event promotion
Direct payment processing
Individualized ticket generation
Check-in and box office functionalities
Reports and statistics for event analysis
Full multi-language capabilities
Extensible with plug-ins and REST API
On-site solutions: pretixPOS (cash register), pretixSCAN (access control), pretixKIOSK (ticket vending)
Hardware rental for event tech

Pricing

Sale of paid tickets

2.5 % of the ticket price excl. taxes (never more than € 15 per ticket)
  • Full-featured online ticket shop & backend
  • No monthly fees
  • Support via email and phone
  • Unlimited users
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Distribution of free tickets

€ 0.50 / ticket
  • No fee for the first 500 free tickets per year
  • Free quota increased with the sale of every paid ticket
  • No monthly fees
  • Support via email and phone
  • Unlimited users

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Comprehensive all-in-one solution covering online sales to on-site operations
  • Strong focus on privacy and security (ISO 27001 certified)
  • Highly customizable and adaptable to diverse event requirements
  • Supports multiple languages, catering to international events
  • Offers an API and plug-in architecture for extensibility
  • Transparent and risk-free pricing model
  • Dedicated modules for virtual/hybrid events (Venueless) and exhibitor services (pretixLEAD)
  • User-friendly interface for both organizers and attendees

Cons

  • May have a learning curve for new users given the breadth of features
  • Hardware rental might add complexity or cost for smaller events
  • Specific pricing details are not immediately visible without navigating to a separate page
  • Reliance on external hardware for some on-site features could be a point of failure or added cost
  • While extensible, specific integrations might require custom development

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