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Humanitix vs Zkipster

Humanitix logo

Humanitix

Events

Ticketing that funds charity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zkipster logo

Zkipster

Events

Guest management for luxury events

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Humanitix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Humanitix standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST; Zkipster the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • They diverge on capability: Humanitix covers Ticketing, Zkipster covers Guest list management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Humanitix and Zkipster actually diverge.

Attributes where Humanitix and Zkipster differ
AttributeHumanitixZkipster
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20162012

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 Humanitix

  • Ticketing
  • Registration
  • Check-in app
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics

Only in Zkipster

  • Guest list management
  • Digital check-in
  • Real-time analytics
  • VIP tagging
  • Salesforce
  • Google Sheets

Both cover

  • Seating charts
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Humanitix

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

Zkipster

  • Guest list management and check in at invitation only eventsnot Humanitix
  • Seating plans and name badges for galas and dinnersnot Humanitix
  • Sending event invitations and RSVPs by email, SMS or WhatsAppnot Humanitix

Where each one falls short

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

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

Zkipster

  • The pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • Essentials is capped at 60 events per year or 10 per month and Professional at 80 per year or 20 per month
  • Guests are capped at 10,000 per event on Essentials and Professional
  • Event communications, floor plans, seating and name badges require the Professional plan
  • SMS, WhatsApp and Wallet Pass require Professional or higher
  • API access requires an annual Professional plan or an Enterprise add on
  • Advanced security and compliance tools and priority support are Enterprise only
  • zkipster Audience is banded by contact volume, so cost rises with the contact list rather than with features

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zkipster

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • Guest list management
    • Check-in app
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$599/month
    • Seating management
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced reporting
  • Enterprise$1199/month
    • Multi-event
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Humanitix if

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

Choose Zkipster if

  • You need guest list management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital check-in.
Zkipster review

Questions people ask

Is Humanitix or Zkipster better?
Neither clearly leads. Humanitix starts at Free and Zkipster at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Humanitix or Zkipster?
Humanitix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Humanitix and $299/month for Zkipster.
Does Humanitix or Zkipster run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Humanitix for free?
Yes. Humanitix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zkipster starts at $299/month.
What is Humanitix best used for?
Humanitix is most often used for event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performances, fundraising event management for nonprofits, community event registration and ticket sales. Of those, event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performances and fundraising event management for nonprofits are not what Zkipster is typically brought in for.
What can Humanitix do that Zkipster cannot?
Humanitix covers Ticketing, Registration, Check-in app, Reporting. Zkipster covers Guest list management, Digital check-in, Real-time analytics, VIP tagging. Both handle Seating charts, Mailchimp, Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Zkipster: How does zkipster billing work?

Monthly Events plans are billed every month on a rolling basis until manually canceled. Annual plans cost upfront for 12 months and offer up to 50% savings versus monthly billing.

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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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Zkipster: What payment methods does zkipster accept?

zkipster accepts all major credit cards. Wire and bank transfer are available for certain plans. SMS and add-ons require credit card payment.

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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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Zkipster: Are there overage fees?

Events plans include annual allowances (60-100 events per year). Additional events incur charges in the next billing period. Audience has per-contact overage pricing.

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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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Zkipster: What happens if I cancel my subscription?

Accounts remain active through the current billing period after cancellation. Account owners can still access and download data even after the subscription lapses.

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