# Pretix vs Wakapi

> 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.

## Details

- [Pretix](https://selfhost.directory/project/pretix) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pretix.md)
- [Wakapi](https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pretix-vs-wakapi