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Best Event Booking Software in 2026

Use event booking software to publish events, handle registrations, issue or sell tickets, take payments and check guests in. Products here support web, Android, iOS, API, Windows and self-hosted deployments.

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    OPENPASS

    Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

    OPENPASS covers event discovery through feedback, with tools for registration, ticketing, and check-in.

    8.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Accelevents

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Accelevents brings event registration, interaction, streaming, and reporting into one platform, with a free plan available.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Eventbrite

    by Eventbrite
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Eventbrite combines event promotion, ticketing, attendee access, and organizer check-in tools, with free publishing available.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $69/mo Visit site
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    Attendize

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Attendize covers ticket sales, event administration, payments, and browser-based entry tools in an open-source package. Review hosting requirements and licence restrictions before deployment.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Eventcloud

    by Eventcloud
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Eventcloud if you need ticketing, tailored registration, Stripe payments, and event-day check-in in one platform.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $125/user/mo Visit site
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    Eventzilla

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Eventzilla covers registration, attendee engagement, and check-in across several event formats. Compare the included ticket types and account for payment-processing fees when choosing a plan.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $1.50 · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Hi.Events

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Hi.Events combines ticket sales, attendee registration, check-in, and reporting, with cloud and self-hosted deployment options.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €499/yr Visit site
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    EventBookings

    by EventBookings
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    EventBookings covers event setup, sales, communication, and arrival check-in across mobile and online workflows. Its standard ticketing model avoids monthly fees but charges per ticket sold.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $8 Visit site
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    EventCreate

    by EventCreate
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    EventCreate combines event pages, registrations, ticketing, check-in, and attendee data tools.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) Visit site
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    pretix

    by pretix
    Free plan WebWindowsLinux+2

    Choose pretix if you organize in-person events and want registration, ticketing and onsite check-in, with a free plan available.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    RegFox

    by RegFox
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    RegFox covers registration, ticketing, check-in, attendee communications, and exhibitor tools across web and mobile platforms.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $499/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Eventyay

    by Eventyay
    Free plan AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1

    Eventyay covers event workflows from proposals and schedules to ticketing and online participation.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
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    RSVPify

    by RSVPify
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose RSVPify if your event needs registration, guest management, ticketing, and check-in in one service.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Ticketbud

    by Ticketbud
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Ticketbud covers event setup, ticketing, and mobile check-in across a wide range of event types. Review the listed ticket and processor fees, and note the US-only limit on rentable hardware.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Ticket Tailor

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Ticket Tailor combines event setup, ticket sales, order management, and check-in tools across web and mobile.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Tito

    by Tito
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Tito if you want event registration, ticket management and attendee check-in tools, including mobile QR scanning.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Bizzabo

    by Bizzabo
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Bizzabo brings several event tasks into one web platform, and its listed plan allows unlimited events and registrations. Its three-user minimum and annual billing are key considerations for buyers.

    6.0 From $499/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Brushfire

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Brushfire combines event registration, ticketing and event-day operations with broad integration and currency support. Review the event-specific pricing terms and payment fees before selecting a plan.

    6.0 From $0.75 Visit site
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    ThunderTix

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    ThunderTix combines ticket operations, patron data, marketing, and event check-in across web and mobile platforms.

    5.9 Visit site
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    Cvent

    by Cvent
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Cvent covers registration and related attendee features across several event formats, with a free trial and quote-based pricing.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Ticketor

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.8 Free plan · paid from $54.95/mo Visit site
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    Eventtia

    by Eventtia
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Eventtia combines attendee registration and onsite event tools with mobile access. Its paid annual plans mainly differ by admin seats, while Enterprise removes the stated attendee cap.

    5.7 From $3,700/yr Visit site
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    Universe

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
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    RainFocus

    by RainFocus
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose RainFocus if your team needs one platform for event marketing, registration, attendee engagement, onsite operations, and reporting across multiple formats.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Purplepass

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Purplepass covers event setup, ticket sales, embedded website displays, and venue check-in. Its fee structure depends on event details and the organizer’s payment-account choices.

    5.5 Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid-from prices and free-trial terms before you choose. If you need to read or change code, check the licence and hosting requirements. Also check event formats, attendee limits, seating tools and payment options for your events.

Questions

Can I book events with a free plan?

Yes. Free plans appear among the listed tools. Check the included features, attendee limits and any restrictions before using one for an event.

Do event booking tools offer free trials?

Yes. Some listed products include a free trial. Check its length, limits and terms before starting.

Can I use open-source event booking software?

Yes. Open-source products are included in this category. Review the licence and hosting requirements before deployment.

Which features should I compare?

Look at free-plan access, paid-from price, registration, ticketing, payment processing, seating, event formats, check-in tools and attendee limits.

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