Side by side

BookingLive vs Checkin

Both stand on event management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

BookingLive

Free plan APIWeb

BookingLive combines scheduling, customer management, payments and integrations across a broad range of booking types. Check the booking limits, hosting requirements and contract terms against your organisation’s needs before choosing a plan.

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Checkin

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Checkin covers registration, ticketing, onsite operations, attendee communication, and event finances in one service. Its €1-per-ticket pricing and wide platform support fit organizers that need configurable event workflows.

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The facts

	BookingLive	Checkin
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	See the plans
Plans published	14	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bookinglive.com	checkinevent.com
On event management software	#37 of 181	#41 of 181

BookingLive: what it does well

Supports appointments, classes, events and experiences.
Two-way calendar sync and automated reminders.
More than 30 payment gateways are supported.
Customer accounts allow appointment rescheduling and downloads.
Includes an API framework for external connections.

What to know first

Start is limited to 25 bookings monthly.
Enterprise Platform has a two-year minimum contract.
Some hosting tiers cost thousands of pounds annually.

Checkin: what it does well

Supports physical, digital, and hybrid events
Provides branded embeddable registration forms
Includes QR-code check-in and waiting lists
Offers invoices and VAT-specified reports
API supports custom integrations

What to know first

Paid events add a 2% service fee
Premium Support costs NOK 995/month
Customized agreements have no listed price

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