Pretix
Full-stack ticketing platform covering online shop, point of sale, access control, and hardware for events of any size or industry.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/pretix/pretix or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cvent.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $196/mo ($2,352/yr) in subscriptions
Pretix FAQ
Common questions
Is Pretix free and open source?+
Pretix is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Full-stack ticketing platform covering online shop, point of sale, access control, and hardware for events of any size or industry.
What paid software does Pretix replace?+
Pretix serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Cvent, Luma, Ticket Tailor, Tito, saving up to $196/month ($2,352/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Pretix?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/pretix/pretix or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Pretix?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cvent.