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Guest Manager vs Tripleseat

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Guest Manager

Events

Event check-in and registration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tripleseat logo

Tripleseat

Events

Event management for hospitality

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Guest Manager has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Tripleseat pricing is quote only across every package. The site states "Why don't you show prices on the website? Because your venue isn't a SKU. Pricing depends on volume, locations, add-ons, and use case," with all plans routing to Request a Demo.
  • They diverge on capability: Guest Manager covers Registration, Tripleseat covers Lead management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Guest Manager and Tripleseat differ
AttributeGuest ManagerTripleseat
Starting priceFree$300/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20142008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

  • Registration
  • QR check-in
  • Badge printing
  • Attendance tracking
  • Guest communication
  • Eventbrite
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier

Only in Tripleseat

  • Lead management
  • Event booking
  • Contracts
  • BEOs
  • Payment processing
  • Toast
  • Square
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

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

Tripleseat

  • 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

Tripleseat

  • Pricing is quote only across every package. The site states "Why don't you show prices on the website? Because your venue isn't a SKU. Pricing depends on volume, locations, add-ons, and use case," with all plans routing to Request a Demo.

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

Tripleseat

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Event management
    • Contracts
    • Reporting
  • Professional$500/month
    • Lead management
    • BEOs
    • Integrations
  • Enterprise$800/month
    • Multi-location
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Guest Manager if

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

Choose Tripleseat if

  • You need lead management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event booking.
Tripleseat review

Questions people ask

Is Guest Manager or Tripleseat better?
Neither clearly leads. Guest Manager starts at Free and Tripleseat at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Guest Manager or Tripleseat?
Guest Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Guest Manager and $300/month for Tripleseat.
Does Guest Manager or Tripleseat 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?
Yes. Guest Manager has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tripleseat starts at $300/month.
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 Tripleseat is typically brought in for.
What can Guest Manager do that Tripleseat cannot?
Guest Manager covers Registration, QR check-in, Badge printing, Attendance tracking. Tripleseat covers Lead management, Event booking, Contracts, BEOs. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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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Tripleseat: What does Tripleseat cost?

Tripleseat uses custom pricing that depends on volume, locations, add-ons, and use case. There is no published pricing on their website.

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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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Tripleseat: How do I find out Tripleseat's pricing?

You must request a demo to receive a customized pricing quote based on your specific business needs and use case.

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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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Tripleseat: What add-on options are available with Tripleseat?

Tripleseat offers add-ons including Floor Plans, Direct Book, Venue Marketplace, Insights, and Tickets. Pricing depends on which add-ons you select.

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Tripleseat: Does Tripleseat offer a free trial?

No free trial is mentioned on the Tripleseat website. You must request a demo to evaluate the platform.

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