PretixvsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pretix | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Event Management | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 2 554 | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +32 | +31 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 |
| Latest release | — | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Pretix and Wakapi score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Wakapi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Pretix.
If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; Pretix needs more configuration.
Pretix details →Wakapi details →