Pretix

pretix is a self-hostable event ticketing platform built for organizers who need more than a basic registration form. It handles the entire ticketing workflow: selling tickets online, managing walk-up sales at the door, controlling access on the day, and everything in between.

More than 3,000 organizations use it across conferences, exhibitions, museums, festivals, and other live events. The multi-lingual support makes it practical for international events where attendees and staff speak different languages.

Key capabilities include:

• Online shop for ticket sales with customizable product configurations
• Point of sale for on-site sales and check-in staff
• Access control tools and compatible hardware integrations
• Virtual and hybrid event support alongside in-person formats
• Exhibitor services for trade shows and exhibition-style events
• Multi-lingual storefronts and back-office interfaces

Because pretix is open source and self-hostable, you keep full control over attendee data and can run it on your own infrastructure. That's a meaningful difference from cloud-only ticketing services where your data lives on someone else's platform. If you'd rather not self-host, a managed version is also available.

Compared to simpler tools like Hi.Events or Chobble Tickets, pretix covers a broader surface area, including on-site hardware and exhibitor workflows, making it a better fit for larger or more complex events that need an integrated system rather than just an online checkout.