The Eventyay Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Eventyay in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Eventyay
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source event ticketing, schedules and check-in
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among event ticketing platforms, read from Eventyay’s own pages.
Made by FOSSASIA · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Eventyay’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Eventyay’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 39 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade
Eventyay is an open-source event platform from FOSSASIA covering ticket sales, call for proposals, speaker and session management, schedules, online events, badges and check-in. It runs as a hosted service at eventyay.com or can be self-hosted under the Apache 2.0 license.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Eventyay, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The hosted version's fees aren't stated on the pages we read, and self-hosting means you handle upgrades and backups.
- 1
Best for open-source conference ticketing you host yourself
Eventyay is an open-source system for ticketing, call for proposals, schedules and badges, which you run yourself with Docker.
- 2
It is free
Eventyay has no paid plan at all.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Ticketing and orders
Ticket products and quotas, gift cards, order management, payment settings, refunds and cancellations.
- 5
Talks and schedules
Call for proposals, session review, speaker management and scheduling tools for conferences.
- 6
Online events
Online event pages with video rooms and streaming links.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 39 of 79
That is against the other event ticketing platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Eventyay is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Eventyay at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- It is free
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- FOSSASIA
- Category
- Event Ticketing
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for open-source conference ticketing you host yourself
Eventyay is an open-source system for ticketing, call for proposals, schedules and badges, which you run yourself with Docker. The hosted version's fees aren't stated on the pages we read, and self-hosting means you handle upgrades and backups.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The code is free under Apache 2.0, but you have to host it, so it is a C. Fees for the hosted service are not shown. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The code is free with no cap, though you need a server to run it. |
| Features | B | Tickets, orders, refunds, call for proposals, schedules, badges, check-in and a widget cover the conference job. |
| Ease of use | D | It is installed with Docker and you run deployment, backups and upgrades. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web with an API, plugin system and embeddable widget. No phone apps are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Eventyay is for
- Fits if you run an open-source or community conference
- Works for teams that want to host their own ticketing
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you don't want to run a server, as self-hosting means upgrades and backups are yours
- Skip it if you want the hosted service priced, since its fees aren't stated
- Too light for small sellers who want a quick sign-up, as it has no public pricing page
- Watch out: Docker set-up is a task for someone technical
Good to know
Good for
- Open-source and community conferences
- Teams that want to host their own ticketing
Worth knowing
- Fees for the hosted service at eventyay.com are not stated on the pages read.
- Self-hosting means the operator handles deployment, backups, monitoring and upgrades.
- The listing shows a login and event listings but no public pricing page.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Eventyay is free to use.
Fees for the hosted service are not shown.
Self-hosted
$0
Apache 2.0 licensed code you run yourself with Docker; you handle hosting, backups and upgrades.
Read from github.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Open-source event ticketing, schedules and check-in. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, public API, ticketing.
Tickets, orders, refunds, call for proposals, schedules, badges, check-in and a widget cover the conference job.
- Ticketing and orders
- Ticket products and quotas, gift cards, order management, payment settings, refunds and cancellations.
- Talks and schedules
- Call for proposals, session review, speaker management and scheduling tools for conferences.
- Online events
- Online event pages with video rooms and streaming links.
- Badges and check-in
- Badge printing and attendee check-in.
- Embeddable widget
- A widget and a button for placing ticket sales on another site, with voucher and product filtering options.
- Self-hosting
- A Docker-based installation guide and an API and plugin system for operators running their own copy.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Eventyay is made by FOSSASIA.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
39/79
Other event ticketing platforms it is graded above
Eventyay's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 39 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 43 of 79) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Eventyay has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 80 event ticketing platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Eventyay’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 79
- BFree plan and trialAbove 43 of 79
- BFeaturesAbove 30 of 79
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 79
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 of 79
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 36 event ticketing platforms. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Eventyay is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Eventyay is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could not
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
- An API that other software can build on.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Eventyay’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
pretix, Hi.Events, Tickera, Event Espresso and Tito
The 5 tools Eventyay is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
pretix
Free plan · from €499/yr
Open-source ticket shop, hosted or on your own server.
- Only pretix lists iOS, Android, Windows and Linux apps.
- pretix also covers reports.
- 2.8GPA
Hi.Events
Free plan · from $33.99/mo
Open-source event ticketing with a hosted or self-run option.
- 2.0GPA
Tickera
From $99/yr
WordPress ticketing plugin with no per-ticket commission.
- Eventyay has a free plan. Tickera does not.
- Only Tickera lists iOS and Android apps.
- Eventyay is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.4GPA
Event Espresso
Free plan · from $129/yr
WordPress plugin for event calendars, registration and tickets.
- Eventyay is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Event Espresso also covers calendar.
- 2.8GPA
Tito
Free
Ticketing for conferences and meetups, for 3% of each ticket.
- Only Tito lists iOS and Android apps.
- Eventyay is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tito also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Eventyay free?
Yes. Eventyay is free to use.
How much does Eventyay cost?
Eventyay lists one plan. Self-hosted: $0.
What platforms does Eventyay work on?
Eventyay is available on Web.
Does Eventyay have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Eventyay is listed for Web.
Does Eventyay have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Eventyay is listed for Web.
Is Eventyay open source?
Yes. Eventyay is open source, according to its own site.
Does Eventyay have an API?
Yes. Eventyay offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Eventyay?
Eventyay is made by FOSSASIA.
What are the alternatives to Eventyay?
The closest alternatives to Eventyay in our directory are pretix, Hi.Events, Tickera, Event Espresso and Tito.
How does Eventyay compare with other event ticketing platforms?
Eventyay's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 39 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 9.
Is Eventyay good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Eventyay C for value for money. Eventyay has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Eventyay?
Eventyay is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Eventyay’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Eventyay's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by FOSSASIA. Prices change, so check eventyay.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Eventyay, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/eventyay
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Eventyay’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Eventyay is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by FOSSASIA. Prices and plans change: check eventyay.com before you buy.