# Hi.Events: Free Open Source Alternative to Cvent, Luma, Ticket Tailor

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/hi-events
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Hi.Events (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Cvent, Luma, Ticket Tailor, Tito. Hi.Events is a comprehensive platform for event management and online ticket sales, offering features like QR code check-in, custom ticket types, and embeddable widgets.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Hi.Events
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://hi.events/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/HiEventsDev/hi.events
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.1k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/HiEventsDev/hi.events or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cvent.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Hi.Events saves up to $196/mo ($2,352/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cvent](https://caniforkit.com/cvent) | [customer support](https://caniforkit.com/category/customer-support) | $49/mo | [Compare Cvent vs Hi.Events](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cvent-vs-hi-events) |
| [Luma](https://caniforkit.com/luma) | [customer support](https://caniforkit.com/category/customer-support) | $49/mo | [Compare Luma vs Hi.Events](https://caniforkit.com/vs/luma-vs-hi-events) |
| [Ticket Tailor](https://caniforkit.com/ticket-tailor) | [customer support](https://caniforkit.com/category/customer-support) | $49/mo | [Compare Ticket Tailor vs Hi.Events](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ticket-tailor-vs-hi-events) |
| [Tito](https://caniforkit.com/tito) | [customer support](https://caniforkit.com/category/customer-support) | $49/mo | [Compare Tito vs Hi.Events](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tito-vs-hi-events) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Hi.Events free and open source?
Hi.Events is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Hi.Events is a comprehensive platform for event management and online ticket sales, offering features like QR code check-in, custom ticket types, and embeddable widgets.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Hi.Events?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cvent.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)