Pretix alternative scorecard Getvnt vs Pretix
A broader open source event platform with flat pricing and more built-in features.
20/42
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 22 are a match or go to Pretix.
Every line on this card is scored from the same table below. Nothing is averaged, weighted or rounded.
The card
Scored line by line.
A feature-by-feature comparison of Getvnt and Pretix, in 42 lines across 6 sections. Our column names the plan behind every gated feature, because a comparison that hides the tier is not a comparison.
| Line | Getvnt | Pretix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 3 of 4 to Getvnt | ||
| Free plan (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included forever | Selfhosted only (Community Edition) |
| Hosted pricing (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | 5 NGN/mo (7-day free trial) | 2.5%/ticket (cap 15 EUR) |
| Platform fees (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | 0% | 2.5% per ticket |
| Payment processing | Stripe/PayPal/Payfast (processor rates apply) | Stripe/PayPal/Mollie |
| Events & Ticketing 2 of 14 to Getvnt | ||
| Ticketing | Included free RSVP, paid on Pro | Included |
| Unlimited ticket sales | Included Pro | Included |
| QR check-ins | Included Free | Included pretixSCAN, offline-capable |
| Ticket waitlist | Included Pro | Included automated |
| Check-in dashboard | Included Pro | Included |
| Sale notifications | Included Pro | Included |
| Sales data export | Included Pro | Included |
| Recurring events | Included Free | Included Event Series |
| Online events | Included Free | Included Venueless integration |
| Free event RSVP | Included Free | Included free tickets |
| Event polls (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Promo/discount codes | Included Pro | Included vouchers + discounts |
| Post-event feedback (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Individual tickets | Included Pro | Included |
| Integrations 3 of 3 to Getvnt | ||
| Calendar sync, both ways (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| CalDAV sync (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Newsletters (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | MailChimp integration |
| Customization 1 of 5 to Getvnt | ||
| Custom domains | Included Enterprise | Included |
| Remove branding (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Partial (subtle branding) |
| Custom fields | Included Pro | Included |
| Custom CSS | Included Pro | Included via plugin |
| Built-in analytics | Included Free | Included |
| Unique Features 11 of 12 to Getvnt | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Parsing on Free, flyer and style on Enterprise | Not offered |
| Event graphics gen (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Sub-schedules (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Fan videos & comments (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Embeddable calendar (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Ticket widget only |
| Private/password-protected events (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Availability management (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| WhatsApp event creation (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Team collaboration | Included Enterprise | Included unlimited teams |
| Carpool matching (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sponsor/partner logos (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Email scheduling (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Platform 0 of 4 to Getvnt | ||
| REST API | Included Pro | Included |
| Webhooks | Included Pro | Included |
| Open source | Included | Included AGPLv3 |
| Selfhosting | Included | Included |
Selfhost Getvnt and every one of those plan chips opens: a selfhosted install resolves to Enterprise, so no line on the card is held back by a plan. Either way, ticket sales run through your own Stripe or PayPal account and Getvnt takes 0%.
Straight answers
Three lines we do not claim.
A card you can trust has to name what is missing from it. These three are true about Getvnt no matter which platform you are holding it against.
No marketplace
You bring the audience
Your public events can be listed on the Getvnt browse and search pages, but a listing is not a marketplace's built-in audience. What actually fills a room is your own schedule page, an embeddable calendar, a follower QR code, newsletters, and an interest list that emails people when tickets go on sale.
Seat maps are Enterprise
Ticket types, then seats
On Free and Pro a ticket type has a name, a price and a quantity, and buyers are not choosing a specific seat. A reserved-seating house needs Enterprise, where a venue schedule draws the room once and buyers pick their seats from the map.
One team member on Free
Extra members are Enterprise
The free plan is one person per schedule. Adding team members is on Enterprise and is capped at five on the hosted platform, so do not plan on inviting a whole staff for nothing.
Everything else on this page is a line you can check for yourself. Back to the card
The margin marks
Where the marks fall our way.
20 of the 42 lines above carry a diamond. Here are the 6 advantages over Pretix that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
Flat 5 NGN/mo Pricing
No per-ticket fees ever. Pretix charges 2.5% per ticket on their hosted plan.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google, Outlook and CalDAV sync included free. Pretix has no calendar integration.
Built-in Newsletters
Engage your audience directly. Pretix requires a separate MailChimp integration.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details and AI extracts everything automatically. Not available on Pretix.
Fan Engagement
Let attendees share videos and comments on events. Pretix is purely a ticketing tool.
Simpler Setup
Simpler to selfhost than Pretix: just PHP and MySQL vs Docker, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
Both columns
Read both sides before you sign.
About Pretix
Pretix is an open source ticketing platform (AGPLv3) based in Germany, focused on ticket sales for conferences, festivals, and exhibitions. It offers a selfhosted Community Edition and a paid hosted service with per-ticket pricing.
Pretix's strengths
- Open source (AGPLv3) with full selfhosted Community Edition
- Seating plan editor with interactive graphical seat selection
- Offline-capable check-in app (pretixSCAN) and point-of-sale system
Why choose Getvnt?
Three things decide it against Pretix: the money is yours, the code is public, and the calendar keeps itself in step with the one you already use.
What you get
- Zero platform fees on ticket sales, at every plan level, into your own Stripe or PayPal account
- Free registration with no monthly ceiling, and a ticket scanned at the door on every plan
- Refunds from the Sales page on Pro, in full or in part, that send the money back through Stripe or PayPal
- One checkout for tickets to several of your events, and an interest list that emails people when tickets go on sale
- Passes, gift cards and installment payments on Pro, and allocated seating for venues on Enterprise
- Two-way Google, Outlook and CalDAV sync, free, so the public listing and your own diary cannot disagree
- Open source under the Attribution Assurance License, and selfhostable, which resolves to Enterprise
A fresh card
How to switch in 4 steps
Nothing has to move on day one. The schedule is useful the moment it exists, and the events and the list follow at whatever pace suits you.
01
Create your schedule
Free, no card, and it has its own address the moment it exists. Nothing has to move before it is useful.
02
Bring the events across
Paste a listing or upload the flyer and the parser fills in the name, date, time, venue and description for you to check. Fifty a day on the free and Pro plans (ten during a Pro trial), a hundred on Enterprise.
03
Bring your list across
Export the addresses you already have and paste them in or upload a CSV, up to ten thousand rows, on any plan. What the newsletter allowance counts is sending to them, not holding them.
04
Connect Stripe or PayPal and sell
Your own Stripe or PayPal account, so the money settles into it rather than into ours. Zero platform fees on every plan, a ticket with a price on it is Pro, and refunds go back through the same account.
100% Free Access. No Subscriptions.
All premium features, custom branding, seating charts, and integrations are included free for everyone. We only earn a small percentage fee when you sell paid tickets.
Host unlimited free events and registrations without paying a single dime.
- Unlimited events, calendars, & sub-schedules
- Google, Outlook, & CalDAV 2-way sync
- All Pro & Enterprise features unlocked
Only pay when you earn money. Automatically deducted at ticket checkout.
- Direct payouts to your Stripe account
- Passes, gift cards, promo codes, & installments
- No monthly or hidden subscription fees
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Pretix.
Is it easy to switch from Pretix to Getvnt?
Yes. Create a free schedule and start adding events immediately. No data migration or server setup required. AI import can parse pasted event details to speed up the process.
How does Getvnt pricing compare to Pretix?
Pretix Hosted charges per-ticket fees on each sale. Getvnt Pro is a flat 5 NGN/mo with zero platform fees. Both platforms are open source, but Getvnt is simpler to selfhost.
Is Getvnt easier to selfhost than Pretix?
Yes. Pretix selfhosting requires Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, and significant server administration. Getvnt runs on standard PHP hosting with MySQL, making it accessible to a much wider range of hosting environments.
Does Getvnt have seating plans?
Yes, on Enterprise, and a selfhosted install resolves to Enterprise, so seating is included when you run it yourself. A venue schedule draws its room once, with sections, rows, tables, standing areas and wheelchair spaces, and buyers pick their seats from the map. On the hosted Free and Pro plans, ticket types have a name, a price and a quantity, without assigned seats.
Free forever, 0% platform fees
That is the card. Now sign it.
Final tally: 20 of 42 lines to Event Schedule.
Create your free schedule today. No credit card required, and nothing taken from your ticket sales.
Open source, and yours to selfhost whenever you want it.
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