# pretalx

> pretalx is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the polls, surveys & events category. Web-based event management, including running a Call for Papers, reviewing submissions, and scheduling talks. Exports and imports for various related tools. It has 947 GitHub stars, is released under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a self-hosted alternative to Eventbrite.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/pretalx/pretalx |
| Website | https://pretalx.org/ |
| GitHub stars | 947 |
| Forks | 254 |
| Open issues | 49 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | Python |
| Docker image | No |
| Platforms | Python |
| Categories | Polls, Surveys & Events |
| Commits, last 12 months | 1,465 |
| Last commit | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Latest release | v2026.2.1 (Jul 8, 2026) |
| Created | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: conference, conference-management, call-for-papers, scheduling, events, cfp, call-for-paper, python, django, pretalx

## Install

pretalx installs natively; follow the README at https://github.com/pretalx/pretalx.

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## pretalx replaces

- [Eventbrite alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/eventbrite): An event ticketing and registration platform.

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