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Hi.Events vs Solidus
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Hi.Events and Solidus — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Hi.Events vs Solidus: at a glance
What is Hi.Events?
Hi.Events 2.0 ends single-date events: recurring occurrences, embedded checkout, a REST API.
Hi.Events is in release candidates for 2.0, its largest release so far. rc.1 made every event a set of occurrences generated from recurrence rules, and added embedded checkout, product add-ons, a rebuilt check-in app, a documented REST API and a redesigned dashboard, with one-way migrations. rc.2 adds per-date ticket quantities, sequential tier release, AI event moderation and a site-wide cookie banner. The 1.x line before it shipped security fixes for webhook SSRF and spreadsheet formula injection.
What is Solidus?
Solidus admin 0.4.1 closes a stored XSS on a customer page.
The one tracked Solidus release is a security patch to solidus_admin, the newer admin interface. Product names, variant options and SKUs were rendered as raw HTML on a customer's Items Purchased page, allowing stored cross-site scripting; 0.4.1 escapes them.
Hi.Events vs Solidus: editorial side-by-side
Hi.Events
2.5E-COMM
Hi.Events 2.0 ends single-date events: recurring occurrences, embedded checkout, a REST API.
◆ Current state
Hi.Events is in release candidates for 2.0, its largest release so far. rc.1 made every event a set of occurrences generated from recurrence rules, and added embedded checkout, product add-ons, a rebuilt check-in app, a documented REST API and a redesigned dashboard, with one-way migrations. rc.2 adds per-date ticket quantities, sequential tier release, AI event moderation and a site-wide cookie banner. The 1.x line before it shipped security fixes for webhook SSRF and spreadsheet formula injection.
◆ Where it's heading
The project is moving from a single-event ticketing tool to a platform for organisers who run repeating events and sell through their own sites. Embedded checkout and a public API widen where tickets get sold; AI moderation and the security work point to running a hosted, multi-organiser service.
◆ Prediction
Expect further rc builds that fill gaps in the recurring-event model (per-date inventory came in rc.2) before a 2.0 stable release.
Solidus
2.5E-COMM
Solidus admin 0.4.1 closes a stored XSS on a customer page.
◆ Current state
The one tracked Solidus release is a security patch to solidus_admin, the newer admin interface. Product names, variant options and SKUs were rendered as raw HTML on a customer's Items Purchased page, allowing stored cross-site scripting; 0.4.1 escapes them.
◆ Where it's heading
A single security patch doesn't establish a direction. It does show solidus_admin is in production use across 0.3.0–0.4.0 and is being maintained with point releases.
◆ Prediction
One entry is not enough to predict the next move; more tracked releases are needed.
Alternatives to Hi.Events and Solidus
Other E-comm products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Hi.Events or Solidus.
Virto Commerce
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CartFlows
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Foxy
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Antavo
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Cody
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Recent activity from Hi.Events and Solidus
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 2d agoSolidussolidus_admin 0.4.1 fixes stored XSS on Items Purchased page
- 8d agoHi.Events2.0 rc.2: per-date tickets, tier sequencing, AI moderation
- 1mo agoHi.Events2.0 rc.1: recurring events, embedded checkout and a REST API ⚡
- 1mo agoHi.Events1.11.1: webhook SSRF and export injection fixes
- 3mo agoHi.Events1.11.0: checkout prefill from URLs and hidden-product fix
- 3mo agoHi.Events1.10.0: ticket date display options and Spanish, Greek
- 5mo agoHi.Events1.9.0: tracking pixels with consent and date-range charts
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Hi.Events and Solidus?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Hi.Events and Solidus are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 2.5 vs 2.5, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Hi.Events better than Solidus?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Hi.Events and Solidus are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 2.5 vs 2.5, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other E-comm products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Hi.Events?
Top Hi.Events alternatives in E-comm are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Hi.Events alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/hi-events for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Solidus?
Top Solidus alternatives in E-comm are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Solidus alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/solidus for the full list with editorial commentary on each.