Pretix
Self-HostedOpen-source ticketing system for events and conferences
Overview
Pretix is an open-source ticketing and event management platform for selling tickets to concerts, workshops, conferences, and more. It offers customizable ticket types, pricing tiers, multiple payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal), invoice generation, and attendee check-in tools. For self-hosting, it supports Docker containers for simplified setup, or manual installation on servers with Python/PostgreSQL. Ideal for small to medium events, it gives full control over data and event operations without relying on third-party SaaS platforms.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
pretix:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: pretix
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Customizable ticket types & pricing tiers
- Multiple payment gateway integrations
- Docker support for easy self-hosted deployment
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Pretix hard to install for self-hosting?
Pretix provides Docker images that simplify setup for users with basic container knowledge. Manual installation requires configuring a Python environment, PostgreSQL database, and web server—this may be challenging for non-technical users, but documentation is comprehensive.
? Is Pretix a good alternative to Eventbrite?
Yes, Pretix is a strong open-source alternative to Eventbrite for users prioritizing data control and cost savings. It offers core ticketing features like custom tickets and payment processing, though it lacks some of Eventbrite’s advanced marketing and analytics tools.
? Is Pretix completely free to use?
The self-hosted core version of Pretix is 100% free and open-source. Premium plugins (for both self-hosted and hosted plans) and Pretix’s managed hosted service have associated costs, but the core functionality remains free.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Full data control via self-hosting
- ⊕ Open-source core with no hidden costs
- ⊕ Flexible event management tools
Cons
- ⊖ Requires basic server administration skills for self-hosting
- ⊖ Lacks advanced marketing tools compared to SaaS alternatives
- ⊖ Fewer third-party integrations than proprietary platforms like Eventbrite