Built for Hackathon Organizers

Hackathon Ticketing & Registration Software

Hackathons are high-energy build events where teams form quickly, ship prototypes under time pressure, and rely on clear communication to stay on track. Ticketing for hackathons is less about selling seats and more about managing capacity, eligibility, and participant flow—from registration through check-in, team formation, and post-event follow-up.

Best for: Developer communities, universities, startups, and sponsor-led innovation teams running build weekends.
Instant payouts (Stripe Connect)
Free events are always free
$0.99 + 1.5% per paid ticket

Hackathon-ready out of the box

Lower fees

Keep more revenue from every ticket

Instant payouts

Get paid right away with Stripe Connect

Organizer-first

No competitor ads on your event pages

Hybrid-ready

Native Zoom integration for online/hybrid

Why specialized?

Why Hackathons need specialized ticketing

Generic ticketing tools make you hack together workflows. SwarmTix is built for real-world event operations.

Team-based attendance and last-minute team changes

Capacity control with waitlists for late demand spikes

Sponsor and mentor access passes separate from participant tickets

Clear onboarding communications, schedules, and rules

Hackathon features

Features built for Hackathon organizers

Pick what you need today, and scale as your event grows.

Multiple ticket types (participants, mentors, sponsors)

Designed to remove manual work and create a better attendee experience.

Discount codes or private tickets for partners

Designed to remove manual work and create a better attendee experience.

Custom registration questions (skills, dietary needs, shirt size)

Designed to remove manual work and create a better attendee experience.

Fast QR check-in and attendee exports

Designed to remove manual work and create a better attendee experience.

How it works

Launch your Hackathon in minutes

A simple workflow from setup to check-in.

1

Create your event

Add your Hackathon details, dates, venue (or online link), and branding.

2

Set up tickets

Create free and paid tickets, promo codes, and capacity limits.

3

Share & sell

Publish your page and share it with your audience. Checkout is mobile-friendly and fast.

4

Manage attendees

Communicate with attendees and check them in with QR codes.

Pricing

Simple pricing for Hackathon events

No monthly fees. Pay only when you sell paid tickets.

Pay per ticket

$0.99 + 1.5%

per paid ticket

Example cost

For a $50 ticket:

$0.99 + (1.5% × $50) = $1.74

Free events are always free.

  • Instant payouts to Stripe
  • No monthly fees
  • Built for tech events
Create Your Hackathon

Hackathon ticketing FAQ

Can I collect participant skills during hackathon registration?
Yes. Use custom questions to capture skills, experience level, and interests to help with team formation and matching.
How do I handle mentor and sponsor passes?
Create separate ticket types or private tickets for mentors and sponsors, so you can control access and track attendance separately.
What if the hackathon sells out?
Use a waitlist workflow to capture demand, then release spots when cancellations occur.

Ready to run a better Hackathon?

Set up your event in minutes. Keep fees low. Get paid instantly.

No credit card required. No monthly fees.