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CIRCUITREE vs Peatix

CIRCUITREE logo

CIRCUITREE

Events

Camp and conference centre management for large multi-programme Christian camps

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: CIRCUITREE nothing is publicly priced and the vendor also takes the payment processing, so registration volume drives a cost that never appears in a licence comparison.; Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • They diverge on capability: CIRCUITREE covers Session and programme configuration, Peatix covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CIRCUITREE and Peatix actually diverge.

Attributes where CIRCUITREE and Peatix differ
AttributeCIRCUITREEPeatix
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 CIRCUITREE

  • Session and programme configuration
  • Housing and cabin assignment
  • Camp store and point of sale
  • Health and medication records
  • Bunk1 parent app
  • Transportation management

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.

CIRCUITREE

  • A residential camp assigning several hundred beds a week with buddy requests and group constraintsnot Peatix
  • A conference centre hosting both its own programmes and external group bookings on the same calendarnot Peatix
  • Running a camp store where campers spend against parent-funded accounts rather than cashnot Peatix
  • A camp needing medication administration logs that stand up to a state health inspectionnot Peatix

Peatix

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

Where each one falls short

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

CIRCUITREE

  • Nothing is publicly priced and the vendor also takes the payment processing, so registration volume drives a cost that never appears in a licence comparison.
  • The system is built for complex residential operations, and smaller day camps pay for housing, retail and transportation logic they will never configure.
  • Togetherwork owns several competing registration platforms, which raises a real question about long-term investment in any one of them.
  • Initial configuration of sessions, pricing rules and forms is a substantial project usually done in the off-season, so a camp switching mid-year has few good options.
  • Bunk1 is sold separately rather than included, so the parent communication features most parents judge a camp on are an additional line item.

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

CIRCUITREE

On request
  • CIRCUITREE$undefined/year
    • Registration, housing, retail and operations modules
    • Priced by camper volume and modules selected
    • Payment processing through 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 CIRCUITREE if

  • You need session and programme configuration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want housing and cabin assignment.
CIRCUITREE 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 CIRCUITREE or Peatix better?
Neither clearly leads. CIRCUITREE 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, CIRCUITREE or Peatix?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CIRCUITREE and Free for Peatix.
Does CIRCUITREE or Peatix run on more platforms?
CIRCUITREE 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. CIRCUITREE starts at On request.
What is CIRCUITREE best used for?
CIRCUITREE is most often used for a residential camp assigning several hundred beds a week with buddy requests and group constraints, a conference centre hosting both its own programmes and external group bookings on the same calendar, running a camp store where campers spend against parent-funded accounts rather than cash, a camp needing medication administration logs that stand up to a state health inspection. Of those, a residential camp assigning several hundred beds a week with buddy requests and group constraints and a conference centre hosting both its own programmes and external group bookings on the same calendar are not what Peatix is typically brought in for.
What can CIRCUITREE do that Peatix cannot?
CIRCUITREE covers Session and programme configuration, Housing and cabin assignment, Camp store and point of sale, Health and medication records. Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CIRCUITREE: Who owns CIRCUITREE?

Togetherwork, which acquired it in 2016 and is itself owned by GI Partners. It is not a Ministry Brands product.

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
CIRCUITREE: Is pricing published?

No. Pricing is quoted by camper volume and modules, and payment processing rates are negotiated separately.

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.

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CIRCUITREE: Is Bunk1 included?

No. The parent communication app is a separate module and a separate cost.

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
CIRCUITREE: Is it suitable for a small day camp?

Usually not. The housing, retail and transportation depth that justifies the price is irrelevant to a day camp.

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