The only full-featured event ticketing platform you can self-host. Complete data ownership, zero vendor lock-in, and the freedom to customize everything. Licensed under AGPL-3.0 with additional terms.
License Cost
$0
AGPL-3.0 with additional terms
Data Ownership
100%
Your servers, your data
Source Code
Open
Full codebase on GitHub
Built by event organizers who understand what matters. Simple, powerful, and affordable.
Deploy on AWS, DigitalOcean, your own servers, or any infrastructure. You control where your data lives.
Full access to the codebase. Audit the code, understand exactly how it works, and verify there are no backdoors.
Export all your data anytime. Move between hosts freely. Your event data is never held hostage.
Modify the source code to match your exact needs. Add features, change workflows, integrate with your systems.
Host in your region for data sovereignty. Full control over data retention, processing, and attendee privacy.
Payments go directly to your Stripe account. We never touch your funds—even in self-hosted mode.
Event ticketing shouldn't eat into your profits. Here's how Hi.Events delivers more for less.
Self-hosted Hi.Events has no platform fees. Only pay Stripe's standard processing fees (2.9% + 30¢ in US).
Attendee data stays on your servers. No third party has access. Comply with any data residency requirements.
Active GitHub community. Report bugs, request features, or contribute code. Shape the platform's future.
No credit card required
From intimate workshops to major festivals, Hi.Events scales with your needs.
For events where data sovereignty is critical—government, healthcare, legal, or high-security contexts.
Developers and IT teams who want to customize, extend, and integrate ticketing into existing systems.
Event agencies building custom ticketing solutions for clients. Commercial licenses available.
High-volume event organizers who want to eliminate platform fees entirely.
Everything you need to know about getting started with Hi.Events.
Hi.Events is released under the AGPL-3.0 license with additional terms. You can self-host, modify, and use the code freely, but you must keep the "Powered by Hi.Events" notice visible and comply with AGPL terms. Commercial licenses are available if you need to remove branding or require different terms.
Hi.Events runs on a standard LAMP/Docker stack. Minimum requirements: 2 CPU cores, 4GB RAM, 20GB storage. A basic DigitalOcean droplet ($20-40/month) can handle thousands of tickets. Larger events may need scaling.
Yes! If you prefer not to self-host, Hi.Events Cloud offers the same features with managed infrastructure. Pricing is 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket with no self-hosting required.
The free open source version requires keeping the "Powered by Hi.Events" notice visible—this is part of the additional license terms. Commercial licenses ($499 single domain, higher for multi-tenant) allow you to remove branding and receive support.
You connect your own Stripe account directly. All payments flow through your Stripe to your bank—Hi.Events never touches the funds. You only pay Stripe's standard processing fees.
Community support is available via GitHub issues and discussions. Commercial license holders receive priority email support. Paid support packages are available for enterprise deployments.
Absolutely! We welcome contributions on GitHub. Submit bug reports, feature requests, or pull requests. Contributors help shape the product's roadmap.
Hi.Events is one of the few production-ready, full-featured open source ticketing platforms. Alternatives often lack key features like integrated payments, mobile check-in, or proper capacity management.
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