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alf.io

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is alf.io?

alf.io is a self-hosted event ticketing and reservation application for technical organizers controlling their event registration infrastructure. Its tools include ticket sales, reservations and attendee management.

Ticket sales

Reservations

Attendee management

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Technical organizers controlling their event registration infrastructure

Before you choose

Deployment, email delivery and payment configuration require administration. GPL-3.0 self-hosted software; hosting and payment processing are separate.

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alf.io is available as free open-source software. GPL-3.0 self-hosted software; hosting and payment processing are separate. Deployment, email delivery and payment configuration require administration.

Open-source software

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GPL-3.0 self-hosted software; hosting and payment processing are separate. Deployment, email delivery and payment configuration require administration.

  • Ticket sales
  • Reservations
  • Attendee management
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GPL-3.0 self-hosted software; hosting and payment processing are separate. Deployment, email delivery and payment configuration require administration.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Combines ticket sales with reservations in one workflow

Attendee management gives technical organizers controlling their event registration infrastructure a useful supporting tool

What to keep in mind

GPL-3.0 self-hosted software; hosting and payment processing are separate

Deployment, email delivery and payment configuration require administration

How to use it well

Create a test event and complete a full reservation and confirmation workflow before accepting attendees including ticket reservations, attendee details and the confirmation email. alf.io brings ticket sales and reservations into this workflow, giving technical organizers controlling their event registration infrastructure a practical starting point.

Validate check-in, cancellation and payment handling using test transactions before the event opens. Budget for deployment, backups and upgrades alongside the software itself.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is alf.io free?

alf.io is available as free open-source software. GPL-3.0 self-hosted software; hosting and payment processing are separate. Deployment, email delivery and payment configuration require administration.

How should I begin using ticket sales in alf.io?

Create a test event and complete a full reservation and confirmation workflow before accepting attendees including ticket reservations, attendee details and the confirmation email.

What should I check before expanding my alf.io workflow?

Validate check-in, cancellation and payment handling using test transactions before the event opens. Deployment, email delivery and payment configuration require administration.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

Choose tools for the same task, then compare their feature limits, platform support, and total cost for your team. The Compare button helps you keep a shortlist.

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