Tickera
Event registration and ticketing software
Event management software
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- Ease of management
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What is Tickera
Tickera is a self-hosted event ticketing and registration solution built as a WordPress plugin. It supports creating events, selling tickets through a WordPress site, and managing attendees with check-in tools. It is typically used by small to mid-sized organizers that want to control the ticketing experience on their own website and use existing WordPress themes and plugins. The product emphasizes ownership of the storefront and data within a WordPress environment rather than a marketplace-style listing model.
Self-hosted WordPress deployment
Tickera runs on the customer’s WordPress site, which can reduce reliance on a third-party ticket marketplace. This approach lets organizers control branding, domain, and on-site user experience using WordPress themes and plugins. It can also simplify aligning ticket sales with an existing website and content strategy.
Core ticketing and check-in
The product covers common ticketing workflows such as ticket types, order management, and attendee lists. It supports ticket validation/check-in, which is central for door operations. For straightforward paid or free events, it can provide the essential registration-to-entry flow without requiring a broader event platform.
Extensible via WordPress ecosystem
Because it is a WordPress plugin, it can be paired with common site components such as forms, email tools, and analytics plugins. This can help teams assemble a tailored stack without migrating away from WordPress. It also allows developers familiar with WordPress to customize the site and integrate with other site functions.
Depends on WordPress maintenance
Using Tickera requires running and maintaining WordPress, including hosting, updates, backups, and security hardening. Performance and reliability depend on the customer’s infrastructure and plugin/theme choices. Organizations without WordPress administration capacity may find this operationally heavier than fully hosted platforms.
Limited end-to-end event suite
Tickera focuses on ticketing and basic attendee management rather than a full event management suite. Capabilities commonly needed for complex programs—such as advanced agenda management, speaker management, mobile event apps, or built-in virtual/hybrid delivery—may require additional tools. This can increase integration and support overhead for larger events.
Integrations vary by setup
Integration depth often depends on the WordPress environment and any add-ons used. Compared with platforms that provide standardized native integrations and admin consoles, configuration may be more manual. Teams may need technical effort to connect payments, CRM, email marketing, and reporting in a consistent way.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $99 per year + $50 one-time fee (initial cost $149) | Unlimited sites; 1 year of support & updates; add-ons sold separately; Tickera WordPress plugin; Android & iPhone/iPad check-in apps; 7-day money-back guarantee; 0% service fee |
| Bundle | $149 per year + $50 one-time fee (initial cost $199) | Unlimited sites; 1 year of support & updates; 24+ professional add-ons included for free; use plugins & add-ons forever; Tickera WordPress plugin; Android & iPhone/iPad check-in apps |
| Lifetime | $399 once-off (listed as $449 originally) | Unlimited sites; unlimited support and updates; 25+ professional add-ons included for free; Tickera WordPress plugin; Android & iPhone/iPad check-in apps (source code for apps included); use plugins, add-ons and apps forever |
