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Guest Manager vs Tito

Guest Manager logo

Guest Manager

Events

Event check-in and registration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tito logo

Tito

Events

Sell tickets to your event

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; Tito limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • They diverge on capability: Guest Manager covers QR check-in, Tito covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Guest Manager and Tito differ
AttributeGuest ManagerTito
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20142012

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

  • Ticketing
  • Check-in app
  • API access
  • Custom domains
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Slack

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 Tito
  • Selling and scanning event ticketsnot Tito
  • Printing name badges onsitenot Tito

Tito

  • Event planningnot Guest Manager
  • Ticket salesnot Guest Manager
  • Attendee managementnot Guest Manager
  • Virtual eventsnot Guest Manager
  • Event marketingnot 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

Tito

  • Limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • Fewer built-in marketing automation features compared to Cvent

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

Tito

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tito review.

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 Tito if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want check-in app.
Tito review

Questions people ask

Is Guest Manager or Tito better?
Neither clearly leads. Guest Manager starts at Free and Tito at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Guest Manager or Tito?
Guest Manager starts at Free and Tito at Free.
Does Guest Manager or Tito run on more platforms?
Guest Manager runs on Web, Ios, Android. Tito runs on Web.
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 Tito is typically brought in for.
What can Guest Manager do that Tito cannot?
Guest Manager covers QR check-in, Badge printing, Attendance tracking, Guest communication. Tito covers Ticketing, Check-in app, API access, Custom domains. 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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Tito: What are Tito's pricing and fees?

Tito charges 3% per paid ticket with no monthly subscription fee, making it accessible for events of any size. No upfront or hidden monthly costs.

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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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Tito: What are the key features of Tito?

Tito offers customizable event pages, online ticket sales, attendee management, promotional tools, detailed analytics, mobile check-in apps, CSV exports for badge printing, and a public API with webhooks for integrations.

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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