Alf.iovspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Alf.io | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Event Management | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 626 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
pretalx scores 62/100 against 60/100 for Alf.io, so it is the safer default.
pretalx ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Alf.io.
If you want the quickest setup, Alf.io is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
Alf.io details →pretalx details →