# Pretix: Free Open Source Alternative to Cvent, Luma, Ticket Tailor

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

Pretix (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Cvent, Luma, Ticket Tailor, Tito. Full-stack ticketing platform covering online shop, point of sale, access control, and hardware for events of any size or industry.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Pretix
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://pretix.eu/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/pretix/pretix
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.6k
- **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/pretix/pretix 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 Pretix 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 Pretix](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cvent-vs-pretix) |
| [Luma](https://caniforkit.com/luma) | [customer support](https://caniforkit.com/category/customer-support) | $49/mo | [Compare Luma vs Pretix](https://caniforkit.com/vs/luma-vs-pretix) |
| [Ticket Tailor](https://caniforkit.com/ticket-tailor) | [customer support](https://caniforkit.com/category/customer-support) | $49/mo | [Compare Ticket Tailor vs Pretix](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ticket-tailor-vs-pretix) |
| [Tito](https://caniforkit.com/tito) | [customer support](https://caniforkit.com/category/customer-support) | $49/mo | [Compare Tito vs Pretix](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tito-vs-pretix) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Pretix?
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)