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Tripleseat vs Zkipster

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Tripleseat

Events

Event management for hospitality

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zkipster

Events

Guest management for luxury events

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Zkipster the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • They diverge on capability: Tripleseat covers Lead management, Zkipster covers Guest list management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tripleseat and Zkipster actually diverge.

Attributes where Tripleseat and Zkipster differ
AttributeTripleseatZkipster
Starting price$300/month$299/month
Founded20082012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Tripleseat

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

Only in Zkipster

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Tripleseat

  • 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 Tripleseat
  • Seating plans and name badges for galas and dinnersnot Tripleseat
  • Sending event invitations and RSVPs by email, SMS or WhatsAppnot Tripleseat

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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

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

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 Tripleseat if

  • You need lead management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event booking.
Tripleseat 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 Tripleseat or Zkipster better?
Neither clearly leads. Tripleseat starts at $300/month and Zkipster at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tripleseat or Zkipster?
Tripleseat starts at $300/month and Zkipster at $299/month.
Does Tripleseat or Zkipster run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Tripleseat best used for?
Tripleseat 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 Tripleseat do that Zkipster cannot?
Tripleseat covers Lead management, Event booking, Contracts, BEOs. Zkipster covers Guest list management, Digital check-in, Seating charts, Real-time analytics. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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