hitobito

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Hitobito is a web-based open-source community management suite for Swiss associations, federations, and organizations with complex group structures. It covers members, events, courses, mailings, invoices, and role-based permissions, with optional Hitobito Cloud hosting or custom extensions from Puzzle ITC.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Free access: Pricing copy states Hitobito can be downloaded and operated as open-source software on your own infrastructure.
API access: Not confirmed

Is hitobito right for you?

A good fit for

Swiss clubs, youth associations, sports bodies, and federations that need member, event, and billing workflows in one system.

Before you choose

Managed Cloud is quoted at CHF 110 per month excluding VAT on the German pricing page, with no monthly USD list price.

Open source Vereinsverwaltung

Hitobito targets federated Swiss organizations with open-source community software and optional Cloud or bespoke professional services.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Member management	German homepage markets faster organization of associations with contacts, roles, and group structures.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Events and courses	Product pages referenced from pricing include course and camp management plus newsletter sending.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Deployment choice	Pricing explains self-hosting, ready-made Cloud, or custom integration by Hitobito specialists.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

hitobito pricing & plans

Free

Pricing copy states Hitobito can be downloaded and operated as open-source software on your own infrastructure.

Access: Pricing copy states Hitobito can be downloaded and operated as open-source software on your own infrastructure.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is hitobito used for?

Does hitobito have a free plan?

Pricing copy states Hitobito can be downloaded and operated as open-source software on your own infrastructure.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does hitobito cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use hitobito through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Managed Cloud is quoted at CHF 110 per month excluding VAT on the German pricing page, with no monthly USD list price.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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