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Peatix vs Zkipster

Peatix logo

Peatix

Events

Events made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zkipster logo

Zkipster

Events

Guest management for luxury events

From
$299/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; Zkipster the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • They diverge on capability: Peatix 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 Peatix and Zkipster actually diverge.

Attributes where Peatix and Zkipster differ
AttributePeatixZkipster
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20112012

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 Peatix

  • Ticketing
  • Event discovery
  • Community building
  • Analytics
  • Check-in app
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Google Analytics

Only in Zkipster

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Peatix

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

Zkipster

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

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

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

Peatix

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

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 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 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 Peatix or Zkipster better?
Neither clearly leads. Peatix 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, Peatix or Zkipster?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Peatix and $299/month for Zkipster.
Does Peatix 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 Peatix for free?
Yes. Peatix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zkipster starts at $299/month.
What is Peatix best used for?
Peatix is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Zkipster is typically brought in for.
What can Peatix do that Zkipster cannot?
Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Analytics. Zkipster covers Guest list management, Digital check-in, Seating charts, Real-time analytics. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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