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Crowdstream vs Peatix

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Crowdstream

Software

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Peatix logo

Peatix

Software

Events made easy

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Peatix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Peatix covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Peatix actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and Peatix differ
AttributeCrowdstreamPeatix
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20192011

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

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 Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Custom branding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Slack

Only in Peatix

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot Peatix
  • Content Creationnot Peatix

Peatix

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

Where each one falls short

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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

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

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

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 Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.

Choose Peatix if

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

Questions people ask

Is Crowdstream or Peatix better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream 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, Crowdstream or Peatix?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for Peatix.
Does Crowdstream or Peatix run on more platforms?
Crowdstream 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. Crowdstream starts at On request.
What is Crowdstream best used for?
Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Peatix is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that Peatix cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Custom branding. Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Check-in app. Both handle Analytics, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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
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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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.

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