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CampSite vs Peatix

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CampSite

Events

Camp management and parent portal for day and residential camps, reported from around 249 USD a month

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peatix logo

Peatix

Events

Events made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peatix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CampSite the vendor publishes no pricing, so the widely quoted 249 dollar a month figure comes from directories rather than CampSite and may not reflect any current quote.; Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • They diverge on capability: CampSite covers Online registration, Peatix covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CampSite and Peatix actually diverge.

Attributes where CampSite and Peatix differ
AttributeCampSitePeatix
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CampSite

  • Online registration
  • Parent dashboard
  • Medical and health records
  • Activity scheduling
  • Billing and payment plans
  • Photo and video blogs

Only in Peatix

  • Ticketing
  • Event discovery
  • Community building
  • Analytics
  • Check-in app
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Google Analytics

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CampSite

  • A day camp replacing paper forms and a spreadsheet with parent self-service enrolmentnot Peatix
  • A residential camp needing medical forms and medication logs available to the health centre on a tabletnot Peatix
  • Running instalment payment plans and sibling discounts without tracking them manually in accountsnot Peatix
  • Giving parents photo galleries and camper updates without a separate parent engagement appnot Peatix

Peatix

  • Event planningnot CampSite
  • Ticket salesnot CampSite
  • Attendee managementnot CampSite
  • Virtual eventsnot CampSite
  • Event marketingnot CampSite

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CampSite

  • The vendor publishes no pricing, so the widely quoted 249 dollar a month figure comes from directories rather than CampSite and may not reflect any current quote.
  • Payment processing is taken by the vendor, so a camp collecting substantial tuition pays far more in card fees than in subscription and cannot see that comparison up front.
  • It is lighter than heavyweight camp platforms on housing and retail, so camps with bed-level assignment and a camp store will find gaps.
  • Reporting is serviceable but inflexible, and camps commonly export to a spreadsheet for board or budget reporting.
  • Configuration work is concentrated in the off-season and support demand peaks in summer, so a camp adopting it late has little margin for setup problems.

Peatix

  • Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
  • Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

CampSite

On request
  • CampSite$undefined/month
    • Flat monthly rate reported from around 249 USD by third-party directories
    • Registration, parent portal, medical, scheduling and billing
    • Payment processing taken by the vendor at a negotiated rate

Peatix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • Basic ticketing
    • Event discovery
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
    • Full features
    • Payouts

Which should you pick?

Choose CampSite if

  • You need online registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want parent dashboard.
CampSite review

Choose Peatix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event discovery.
Peatix review

Questions people ask

Is CampSite or Peatix better?
Neither clearly leads. CampSite starts at On request and Peatix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CampSite or Peatix?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CampSite and Free for Peatix.
Does CampSite or Peatix run on more platforms?
CampSite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Peatix runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Peatix for free?
Yes. Peatix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CampSite starts at On request.
What is CampSite best used for?
CampSite is most often used for a day camp replacing paper forms and a spreadsheet with parent self-service enrolment, a residential camp needing medical forms and medication logs available to the health centre on a tablet, running instalment payment plans and sibling discounts without tracking them manually in accounts, giving parents photo galleries and camper updates without a separate parent engagement app. Of those, a day camp replacing paper forms and a spreadsheet with parent self-service enrolment and a residential camp needing medical forms and medication logs available to the health centre on a tablet are not what Peatix is typically brought in for.
What can CampSite do that Peatix cannot?
CampSite covers Online registration, Parent dashboard, Medical and health records, Activity scheduling. Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CampSite: What does CampSite cost?

CampSite does not publish pricing. Third-party directories report a flat rate from around 249 USD a month, plus payment processing.

Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?

No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.

Source
CampSite: Does it handle both day and residential camps?

Yes, which is unusual in this category; most platforms lean strongly to one model.

Peatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?

Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.

Source
CampSite: Is there a parent app?

There is a parent dashboard, and CampSite absorbed myCAMPapp to strengthen parent engagement features.

Peatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?

Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Source
CampSite: Does CampSite process our payments?

Yes, and that rate is negotiated separately from the subscription.

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