penpotvsPretix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| penpot | Pretix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 30 in Collaboration | #2 of 11 in Event Management |
| GitHub stars | 61 805 | 2 554 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 493 | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Clojure | Python |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 64/100 for Pretix, so it is the safer default.
penpot ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Pretix.
If you want the quickest setup, Pretix is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 493 stars in 30 days).
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