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PlanetReg vs Townscript
Both stand on event registration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
PlanetReg combines event registration, payment collection, session and item options, and reporting. The free Basic plan has feature limits, while Pro pricing depends on registrations and invoice amounts.
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Pick Townscript if you need a broad event workflow, from custom registration and ticket sales to attendee check-in and refunds. It is especially useful when ticket widgets or attendee-data transfers to your own server matter. Organizers should account for paid-ticket fees and KYC and payout requirements.
Visit TownscriptThe facts
| PlanetReg | Townscript | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | planetreg.com | townscript.com |
| On event registration software | #31 of 55 | #27 of 55 |
PlanetReg: what it does well
- Free Basic plan is available.
- Registration pages can be customized with colors, logos, and images.
- Forms can vary by attendee type.
- Reports can be downloaded for spreadsheets.
- Supports card, PayPal, check, cash, and door payments.
What to know first
- Basic lacks unlimited registrations and multiple registration types.
- Basic lacks sessions, tickets, and multiple open events.
- Pro charges per registration and invoice amount.
Townscript: what it does well
- Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
- Custom registration forms collect attendee information.
- Offers multiple ticket types and four discount types.
- App supports check-in, transfers, cancellations, and refunds.
- Registration API can transfer attendee data to an organizer server.
What to know first
- Paid events require organizer KYC.
- Payouts require venue permissions and event completion proofs as applicable.
- External sites must support iframes to use an embedded widget.
- Paid-ticket fees apply, and attendees pay a 2% platform fee.
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