Is Hi.Events really open source?

Yes, Hi.Events is fully open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can view the entire codebase on GitHub, self-host it on your own servers, and modify it to suit your needs.

How much does Hi.Events cost?

Hi.Events is free for free events. For paid events, we charge just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket - the lowest fees in the industry. Self-hosting is completely free with no platform fees.

Can I self-host Hi.Events?

Yes, you can self-host Hi.Events on your own servers, AWS, DigitalOcean, or any cloud provider. We provide Docker images and detailed deployment guides to get you started in minutes.

Hi.Events uses Stripe Connect for instant payouts. You receive funds directly to your bank account as tickets are sold - no waiting until after the event like other platforms.

Is Hi.Events good for nightclubs and club events?

Yes, Hi.Events is built with nightlife in mind. Features include fast QR code check-in for door operations, VIP and table management, promoter tracking links, capacity management, and instant payouts so you get paid before the night ends.

How does Hi.Events compare to Eventbrite?

Hi.Events offers 70% lower fees than Eventbrite (0.75% + 40¢ vs 3.7% + $1.79), instant payouts instead of waiting days, full white-label branding, 100% data ownership, and the option to self-host. It's the open-source Eventbrite alternative.

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The event ticketing platform that lets you sell tickets online with the lowest fees — from nightlife to conferences and festivals. Instant payouts. Fully brandable. $0 for organizers.

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Trusted by event organizers worldwide

Features

Your Brand. Your Data. Your Profit.

Fully brandable event pages, instant Stripe payouts, and everything you need to sell tickets online. The low-fee Eventbrite alternative with 100% data ownership.

Instant Stripe Payouts

Get paid immediately via Stripe Connect — before the event even ends.

Custom Branding & Design

Your logo, colors, and style on every page. Fully customizable event pages and checkout.

QR Code Check-in

Fast mobile scanner with multiple check-in lists and real-time attendance tracking.

Multiple Ticket TypesPaid, free, donation, tiered pricing, and registration-only

Capacity ManagementVIP areas, main floor limits, shared across ticket types

WaitlistAuto-offer tickets as they become available

Promo Codes & DiscountsFixed or percentage with usage limits and expiry

Custom Fees & TaxesPass costs to buyers or absorb them yourself

Branded Event List PagesShowcase all events on a branded portal

SEO & Social SharingCustom meta, Open Graph images, social previews

Real-Time AnalyticsSales, revenue, check-ins, and exportable reports

Embeddable WidgetSell from your website — React, WordPress, Wix, any HTML

Affiliate ProgramCustom codes, tracked sales, exportable reports

Team CollaborationUnlimited members with admin or organizer roles

Email & Scheduled MessagesTargeted messages with scheduled reminders

Order ManagementRefunds, resend confirmations, edit attendee details

Custom QuestionsText, dropdown, checkbox, date, address, and phone fields

Webhook IntegrationsConnect to CRMs, Zapier, and custom apps

12+ LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and more

Full Data OwnershipExport anytime — your attendees, your data, forever

Duplicate & Clone EventsCopy any event to reuse settings, tickets, and questions

And many more.

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More Profit Per Ticket

The Cheapest Way to Sell Tickets Online

$0 for organizers — pass our small fee to buyers, or absorb it yourself. Either way, you keep more than Eventbrite, Dice, or RA.

Extra profit you keep

$0

on 250 tickets at $100 each

Instant payouts — get your money before the event ends via Stripe Connect

Ticket Price$100

Number of Tickets250

Hi.Events

0.75% + 40¢

Pass to buyers or absorb

Eventbrite

3.7% + $1.79

Dice.fm

10%

Resident Advisor

10%

Stripe processing fees (~2.9% + 30¢) are charged separately by Stripe, not us. You can pass these to buyers too!

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Event ticketing for every event type

Sell tickets online for nightlife, festivals, conferences, and general admission events

Nightlife & Clubs

Fast QR check-in for busy doors, VIP and table management, promoter tracking, and instant payouts so you get paid before the night ends.

Fast QR code check-in

VIP & table reservations

Promoter tracking links

Instant Stripe payouts

Capacity management

Real-time sales dashboard

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Why promoters choose us

Instant Payouts

Fully Branded Checkout

Guestlist Management

What organizers are saying

"We've used Hi.Events now for a few events and really love it. It's also been fun to see improvements roll out as we go! We're definitely never going back to Eventbrite."

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Libertie

Event Organizer

"Hi.Events gave us full design control and saved us thousands in commission fees. We won't go back."

E

Eoin

Festival Director

"The instant payouts are a lifesaver. We used to wait weeks for Dice to pay out. Now we get funds before the night even ends. Door check-in is lightning fast too."

M

Marcus

Club Promoter

"We can fully brand our pages now and we keep way more of each ticket sale. The setup was dead simple too."

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Sofia

Nightclub Manager

Sell tickets from your own website

Copy-paste widget. No coding required.

Add our event ticketing widget to any website with just a few lines of code. Works with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and more.

Works Everywhere

React, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or any HTML page.

Match Your Brand

Custom colors, fonts, and styling to match your site.

Mobile Ready

Adapts to any screen size automatically.

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Open Source & Self-Hosted

The open-source Eventbrite alternative

Free event ticketing software you can self-host, or use our cloud. Either way, you own your data — and organizers pay $0 when passing fees to buyers.

Self-Host Anywhere

Deploy on your own servers, AWS, DigitalOcean, or any cloud provider.

Your Data Stays Yours

Attendee data never touches our servers. Host in your region for GDPR compliance.

Fully Customizable

Modify the source code to fit your exact needs. Add custom features, integrations, or white-label completely.

No Vendor Lock-in

Switch providers anytime. Export all your data. No lock-in, no strings.

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Sell tickets online with the lowest fees, instant payouts, and full data ownership. No credit card required.

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Stripe Payouts

100%

Data Ownership

$0

For Organizers

Free

Self-Host Option

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