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Guest Manager vs Humanitix

Guest Manager logo

Guest Manager

Events

Event check-in and registration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Humanitix logo

Humanitix

Events

Ticketing that funds charity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Guest Manager usage is metered in credits consumed by check ins, emails and badges, so cost scales with activity rather than with the subscription alone; Humanitix standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
  • They diverge on capability: Guest Manager covers QR check-in, Humanitix covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Guest Manager and Humanitix actually diverge.

Attributes where Guest Manager and Humanitix differ
AttributeGuest ManagerHumanitix
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
Founded20142016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Guest Manager

  • QR check-in
  • Badge printing
  • Attendance tracking
  • Guest communication
  • Eventbrite
  • Google Sheets

Only in Humanitix

  • Ticketing
  • Seating charts
  • Check-in app
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Registration
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Guest Manager

  • Guest list check in on tablets at eventsnot Humanitix
  • Selling and scanning event ticketsnot Humanitix
  • Printing name badges onsitenot Humanitix

Humanitix

  • Event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performancesnot Guest Manager
  • Fundraising event management for nonprofitsnot Guest Manager
  • Community event registration and ticket salesnot Guest Manager

Where each one falls short

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

Guest Manager

  • Usage is metered in credits consumed by check ins, emails and badges, so cost scales with activity rather than with the subscription alone
  • Check in devices are capped at 2 on On Demand, 4 on Planner and 8 on Professional
  • Ticket fees are $1.00 per ticket on On Demand and Planner and fall to $0.50 only on the $199 per month Concierge plan
  • Priority support and a dedicated account manager are Concierge and Custom only
  • The free trial covers only the first 50 guest check ins
  • The Custom plan is priced by quote

Humanitix

  • Standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
  • The reduced 2.5% plus $0.50 rate applies only to charities and schools
  • Larger operations are pushed to a custom plan with no published rate
  • The pricing page publishes no payment processing fee, payout timing or currency list

Pricing, plan by plan

Guest Manager

Free
  • On Demand$null/usage
    • Pay-as-you-go credit packages
    • 2 devices
    • Self-service support
  • Planner$39/month
    • 3,600 credits/year
    • 4 devices
    • Self-service support
  • Professional$79/month
    • 9,600 credits/year
    • 8 devices
    • Self-service support
  • Concierge$199/month
    • 24,000 credits/year
    • Unlimited devices
    • Priority support

Humanitix

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • No fees for free events
  • Standard$0.99/ticket
    • 4% commission plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST)
  • Charities & Schools$0.5/ticket
    • 2.5% commission plus $0.50 per paid ticket
  • Custom$null/quote
    • Available for larger-scale operations

Which should you pick?

Choose Guest Manager if

  • You need qr check-in.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want badge printing.
Guest Manager review

Choose Humanitix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want seating charts.
Humanitix review

Questions people ask

Is Guest Manager or Humanitix better?
Neither clearly leads. Guest Manager starts at Free and Humanitix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Guest Manager or Humanitix?
Guest Manager starts at Free and Humanitix at Free.
Does Guest Manager or Humanitix run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Guest Manager for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Guest Manager best used for?
Guest Manager is most often used for guest list check in on tablets at events, selling and scanning event tickets, printing name badges onsite. Of those, guest list check in on tablets at events and selling and scanning event tickets are not what Humanitix is typically brought in for.
What can Guest Manager do that Humanitix cannot?
Guest Manager covers QR check-in, Badge printing, Attendance tracking, Guest communication. Humanitix covers Ticketing, Seating charts, Check-in app, Reporting. Both handle Registration, Mailchimp, Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Guest Manager: Is there a free trial for Guest Manager?

Yes. New users can check in their first 50 guests free with access to every feature. No credit card required.

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Humanitix: How much does Humanitix charge per ticket?

Standard plan charges 4% plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST). Charities & Schools plan charges 2.5% plus $0.50 per paid ticket. Free events incur no charges.

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Guest Manager: How much does Guest Manager charge per ticket?

Guest Manager charges per-ticket service fees ranging from $0.50-$1.00 depending on your plan, plus payment processor fees (Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30).

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Humanitix: Does Humanitix have subscription or setup fees?

Humanitix has no subscription fees, no signup fees, and no contracts required. Fees are transaction-based only on paid tickets sold.

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Guest Manager: What is the difference between Guest Manager's subscription plans?

Planner ($39/mo) includes 3,600 credits/year and 4 devices. Professional ($79/mo) includes 9,600 credits/year and 8 devices. Concierge ($199/mo) includes 24,000 credits/year and unlimited devices with priority support.

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Humanitix: What support is included with Humanitix pricing?

Free customer support is included with all pricing tiers, and all profits from Humanitix are directed to charity.

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Humanitix: Do all Humanitix pricing tiers include the full feature set?

All pricing tiers provide access to the complete feature set including human support, website integration, customization, reporting, and various integrations.

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