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Peatix vs Planning Pod

Peatix logo

Peatix

Event Management

Events made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Planning Pod logo

Planning Pod

Event Management

Event planning software that works

From
$59/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peatix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure; Planning Pod subscription pricing is metered by concurrent event volume rather than seats: the vendor states "Subscription pricing is based on the number of events your venue manages at any given time" and that "most single-location venues land between $199 and $319 per month."
  • They diverge on capability: Peatix covers Ticketing, Planning Pod covers Lead management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Peatix and Planning Pod actually diverge.

Attributes where Peatix and Planning Pod differ
AttributePeatixPlanning Pod
Starting priceFree$59/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20112012

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Event Management).

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 Peatix

  • Ticketing
  • Event discovery
  • Community building
  • Analytics
  • Check-in app
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • LINE

Only in Planning Pod

  • Lead management
  • Floor plans
  • Budgeting
  • Timeline
  • Client portal
  • QuickBooks
  • Google Calendar
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Peatix

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Planning Pod

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Peatix

  • Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
  • Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms

Planning Pod

  • Subscription pricing is metered by concurrent event volume rather than seats: the vendor states "Subscription pricing is based on the number of events your venue manages at any given time" and that "most single-location venues land between $199 and $319 per month."

Pricing, plan by plan

Peatix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • Basic ticketing
    • Event discovery
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
    • Full features
    • Payouts

Planning Pod

$59/month
  • Planner$59/month
    • Basic planning tools
    • 5 events
    • Email support
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Floor plans
    • Budget tracking
  • Business$199/month
    • Team features
    • Client portal
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Peatix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event discovery.
Peatix review

Choose Planning Pod if

  • You need lead management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want floor plans.
Planning Pod review

Questions people ask

Is Peatix or Planning Pod better?
Neither clearly leads. Peatix starts at Free and Planning Pod at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Peatix or Planning Pod?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Peatix and $59/month for Planning Pod.
Does Peatix or Planning Pod run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Peatix for free?
Yes. Peatix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planning Pod starts at $59/month.
What is Peatix best used for?
Peatix is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Peatix do that Planning Pod cannot?
Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Analytics. Planning Pod covers Lead management, Floor plans, Budgeting, Timeline. Both handle PayPal, Stripe, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?

No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.

Source
Peatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?

Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.

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Peatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?

Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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