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Partiful vs Ticketkantoor

Partiful logo

Partiful

Events

The party planning app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ticketkantoor logo

Ticketkantoor

Events

A platform for organizers to run their own online ticket sales

From
€0.8/per-ticket
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Partiful has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Partiful no automatic email or SMS delivery to guests, requiring manual link sharing for event invitations; Ticketkantoor only accepts European payment methods (iDEAL and internet banking), limiting international organizers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Partiful and Ticketkantoor actually diverge.

Attributes where Partiful and Ticketkantoor differ
AttributePartifulTicketkantoor
Starting priceFree€0.8/per-ticket
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded2021Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Partiful

  • Digital invitations
  • RSVP tracking
  • Guest messaging
  • Photo sharing
  • Calendar sync
  • Apple Calendar
  • Google Calendar
  • iMessage

Only in Ticketkantoor

Nothing recorded that Partiful does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Partiful

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

Ticketkantoor

  • Event ticketing for organizers in Netherlands and Europenot Partiful
  • Online ticket sales with integrated payment processingnot Partiful
  • Barcode-based entry management for live eventsnot Partiful

Where each one falls short

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

Partiful

  • No automatic email or SMS delivery to guests, requiring manual link sharing for event invitations
  • Ticketing fees are not disclosed until setup time, making budget planning difficult for event hosts
  • No support for interactive seat maps or assigned reserved seating for ticketed events
  • Designed primarily for informal social events and works best for gatherings under 300 people

Ticketkantoor

  • Only accepts European payment methods (iDEAL and internet banking), limiting international organizers
  • Single pricing tier with no volume discounts mentioned

Pricing, plan by plan

Partiful

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Partiful review.

Ticketkantoor

€0.8/per-ticket
  • Standard$0.8/per-ticket
    • iDEAL and internet banking payment processing
    • E-ticket generation and email delivery
    • Barcode scanning for entry control

Which should you pick?

Choose Partiful if

  • You need digital invitations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want rsvp tracking.
Partiful review

Choose Ticketkantoor if

Nothing in the data separates Ticketkantoor from Partiful on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Ticketkantoor review

Questions people ask

Is Partiful or Ticketkantoor better?
Neither clearly leads. Partiful starts at Free and Ticketkantoor at €0.8/per-ticket, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Partiful or Ticketkantoor?
Partiful has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Partiful and €0.8/per-ticket for Ticketkantoor.
Does Partiful or Ticketkantoor run on more platforms?
Partiful runs on iOS, Android, Web. Ticketkantoor runs on Web.
Can I use Partiful for free?
Yes. Partiful has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ticketkantoor starts at €0.8/per-ticket.
What is Partiful best used for?
Partiful is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Ticketkantoor is typically brought in for.
What can Partiful do that Ticketkantoor cannot?
Partiful covers Digital invitations, RSVP tracking, Guest messaging, Photo sharing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Partiful: Is Partiful free to use for creating events?

Yes. Creating events and inviting guests is completely free. Ticketing features are available with variable fees based on ticket price and event size, but the basic event creation and RSVP collection has no cost.

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Ticketkantoor: How much does Ticketkantoor charge per ticket?

Ticketkantoor charges 0.80 euros per ticket sold. This price includes VAT and iDEAL payment processing fees. Organizers only pay when tickets are actually sold (no-cure/no-pay model).

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Partiful: Does Partiful support assigned seating or seat maps?

No. Partiful Ticketing supports tiered pricing and capacity limits but does not currently support interactive seat maps or assigned-seat reserved seating.

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Ticketkantoor: Are there hidden fees or additional charges?

No. The 0.80 euro per ticket fee includes all payment processing via iDEAL and internet banking, e-ticket generation, email delivery, and barcode scanning. No separate iDEAL account or additional fees are required.

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Partiful: How does Partiful notify guests about events?

Partiful primarily uses link sharing rather than automated email or SMS delivery. Hosts must share event links with guests, typically via text message or social media.

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Ticketkantoor: Do you only pay when tickets sell?

Yes, Ticketkantoor operates on a no-cure/no-pay basis. Organizers are only charged the 0.80 euro fee for each ticket that is actually sold through the platform.

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Partiful: What ticketing features does Partiful support?

Partiful Ticketing supports tiered pricing for different ticket tiers, capacity limits with QR code check-in, and promo codes. However, it does not support ticket add-ons, waitlists for ticketed events, or individual refunds from the dashboard.

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