Eventbrite alternatives: 10 great options for 2026

Eventbrite is often the first platform people try when they start selling event tickets, and for good reason. It’s widely known, easy to set up, and includes built-in event discovery that can help new events find their first attendees.

With that said, Eventbrite isn’t the best fit for every event type or business model. As ticket prices rise, events become recurring, or organizers have built their own audience, many look for Eventbrite alternatives to find a better fit.

In addition to seeking replacements for Eventbrite, some organizers use multiple platforms to sell event tickets, depending on the event and its goals.

We regularly see teams who still use Eventbrite for:

• Low-priced or free events
• One-off or experimental events
• Events where discovery matters more than margins

And a separate direct ticketing or checkout platform for:

• Higher-priced workshops or retreats
• Recurring events
• Sales driven primarily by email, social, or community

Whether you’re searching for an alternative or an addition to your ticketing ecosystem, understanding these differences makes it much easier to choose the right tool (or combination of tools) for your events.

Types of event ticketing software (and who each is best for)

Although they’re often grouped together, event platforms generally fall into a few distinct categories. Each solves a slightly different problem.

1. Event marketplaces (e.g., Eventbrite)

Marketplace platforms focus on event discovery. Attendees browse events by location, category, or interest, and organizers benefit from exposure they might not get on their own.

Best suited for:

• New organizers without an audience
• One-off or local events
• Free or low-priced tickets
• Events where reach matters more than fees

Trade-offs:

• Percentage-based fees that scale with ticket price
• Limited control over branding and checkout
• The platform owns much of the customer journey

For many organizers, these fees make sense when discovery drives real ticket sales. They become harder to justify once you’re selling mostly to your own audience.

Learn more about how fees impact your bottom line as you scale: Eventbrite fees: A complete guide for 2026

2. Direct ticketing and checkout platforms

Direct ticketing platforms are designed for selling tickets directly, usually via your own website, landing page, or email list. Rather than acting as a marketplace, they focus on checkout speed, branding, and predictable costs.

Best suited for:

• Recurring events and workshops
• Higher-ticket events
• Creators, educators, and communities
• Organizers with an existing audience

Trade-offs:

• No built-in discovery marketplace
• You’re responsible for driving traffic

This model appeals to organizers who want full control over pricing, design, and attendee data and who don’t want fees to increase simply because an event performs well.

3. End-to-end event management platforms

These platforms bundle ticketing with additional tools such as agendas, networking, mobile apps, sponsor management, and on-site logistics.

Best suited for:

• Conferences and large corporate events
• Multi-day or multi-track events
• Teams that need everything in one system

Trade-offs:

• Higher complexity and cost
• Features that many smaller organizers never use
• Less flexibility for simple or repeatable events

Using more than one platform: when it can make sense

In some cases, teams choose to experiment with different tools across different events. For example, a host might use a marketplace platform for smaller, newer events they want to gain reach for, and a direct ticketing solution when pricing, margins, or customer experience matter more.

As organizers gain clarity on their audience, pricing, and promotion strategy, their platform choice often changes accordingly.

The key is understanding what each platform is optimized for, and selecting the option or options that fit the event you’re running today, knowing that you will likely want to shift your setup as you scale.

Eventbrite pros & cons (at a glance)

Below is a practical look at where Eventbrite performs well, and where its limitations tend to surface.

Why organizers consider Eventbrite alternatives

Eventbrite works well for many public, discovery-driven events. As events grow or models change, some organizers reconsider whether it’s still the best fit.

Common reasons to look for alternatives include:

• Lower effective fees at scale
  Percentage-based pricing can become very expensive as ticket prices or volumes increase.
• Faster access to funds
  Earlier payouts help cover upfront costs and improve cash flow.
• Simpler workflows
  Some teams prefer focused tools without features they don’t use.
• More predictable costs
  Flat or transparent pricing is often easier to plan around.
• Greater control over branding and checkout
  Especially important when selling to an existing audience.

It’s also worth noting that “free” ticketing is rarely free in practice. Passing fees on to attendees can impact conversion rates and perceived value, particularly for higher-priced events.

Eventbrite pricing

The Eventbrite fee and pricing structure include a free plan with unlimited event hosting, or a Pro plan with varying numbers of marketing emails per month. For all plans, separate ticketing fees apply. Eventbrite recommends passing the costs on to your attendees, since fees can add up quickly.

For event organizers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland:

• It is free to publish unlimited events
• A pro plan (subscription) has been introduced to offer advanced marketing email capabilities

Eventbrite basic pricing:

As of 30th January 2026

• Events of any size, with any number of tickets, can be listed for free.
• Free tickets incur no fees.
• Paid tickets incur 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket in the USA.*
• Paid tickets incur 6.95% + £0.59 service fee per ticket in the UK.
• A 2.9% payment processing fee is applied to each order.

* The full fee breakdown per country can be found here

Eventbrite Pro plan pricing:
Eventbrite Pro offers enhanced email marketing capabilities for event organizers. Subscribers to the Pro plan can send up to 10,000 daily emails and have unlimited contacts.

The tiers for this plan are as follows:

• Pro 2k (formerly Pro 100): Send up to 2,000 daily emails for $15/month
• Pro 6k (formerly Pro 250): Send up to 6,000 daily emails for $50/month)
• Pro 10k (formerly Pro Unlimited): Send up to 10,000 daily emails for $100/month (USD)

Annual subscribers to a Pro plan will receive a 20% discount. Qualifying nonprofits can enjoy a 50% discount.

👉 Related article: 10 event ticketing platforms with the lowest fees | Checkout Page

Alternatives to Eventbrite

1. Checkout Page

Checkout Page offers an easy-to-use form builder for online event registration, ticketing, and payment handling. Its key feature is a no-code checkout system that can be embedded into landing pages or a sales funnel, making it a versatile alternative to traditional ticketing software.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing

Customization: 4.5/5

Event page templates: Yes

Integrations: Zapier, Rewardful, webhooks, Google Sheets

Payout: Daily (Stripe)

Pros:

• No contracts and no ticketing fees - great for multiple and large events
• Sell tickets anywhere, on your website, with an event registration link or via a QR code
• Supports lightning-fast checkouts, payment plans, donation-based ticket pricing, Pay What You Want, and installments
• Automatic cart abandonment emails to recover lost sales
• Event checkin-app included in all plans
• Can also be used to sell merchandise, digital products, and upsells
• Customize the order confirmation email and use your brand colors
• Highly customizable payment form builder

Cons:

• Lacks advanced ticketing features (i.e., seating charts)
• Pricing plans have a sales limit (i.e. $3k, $10k, unlimited per month)

👉 Learn more: How to sell event tickets on your website | Checkout Page

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: None.

Payment processing fees: Stripe (1.4% + $0.30 for European cards, and 2.9% + $0.30 for non-European cards)

Discounts: 50% discount is available for non-profits and educational institutions

🔗 Checkout Page Pricing

2. Ticket Tailor

Ticket Tailor provides ticketing solutions for events of any type or size, making it a good choice for event planners, startups, and large-scale events. Known for its affordable fees and excellent customer support, it stands out among its competitors. As a certified B corporation, this independent ticketing platform delivers on many fronts.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing

Customization: 4/5

Event page templates: No

Integrations: Mailchimp, WordPress, Google Sheets, Zapier, Zoom, etc

Payout: Daily (Stripe)

Pros:

• Low-fees
• Flexible branding customization (white label available)
• Fully-fledged open API for integrations
• Commitment to sustainable business practices and data privacy; 1p is donated per ticket sold

Cons:

• Lacks advanced features that other event management platforms offer
• No white labeling or custom domains
• Not as well-known as Eventbrite

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: Pre-pay (from $0.28) or pay-as-you-go ($0.75) per ticket. The first 5 tickets are free.

Payment processing fees: Stripe (2.9% + $0.30 - United States), Paypal or Square fees apply

Discounts: 20% for charities, B Corps, and PTAs

*Free events are free

3. TicketSpice

TicketSpice is a low-cost event ticketing and registration platform with features like ticket scanning for event check-ins, reserved seating charts, add-ons, and upgrades. Unlike some platforms that may obscure fees, TicketSpice prides itself on clear and fair pricing. They ensure costs are easy to understand and even provide an online calculator for convenience.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing software

Customization: 4/5

Event page templates: Yes

Integrations: Zapier

Payout: Daily, weekly, or monthly

Pros:

• Low per-ticket fee compared to other platforms
• Suitable for small and large events
• Live agent customer support

Cons:

• Costs an additional $150/year to white-label the domain
• There's a small learning curve to navigating the platform
• Some users complain about not being able to export all ticket or event data
• Customer support is limited on weekends

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: $0.99 per ticket. $0.49 for tickets less than $5.

Payment processing fees: 2.90% + 30¢; add 1% for 3rd-party payment processors.

Discounts: None.

4. Ticketbud

Ticketbud is a user-friendly Eventbrite alternative for event management and ticketing. It's a straightforward ticketing solution that delivers features and hardware to support in-person events. We like the transparent pricing structure, ensuring no surprises or hidden fees. Event organizers can effortlessly create and manage events, sell tickets online, and track sales and attendance.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing

Customization: 3/5

Event page templates: No

Integrations: Salesforce, Event Protection, Zapier, Facebook Pixel (advertising)

Payout: Daily, weekly, and monthly

Pros:

• Event discovery feature
• Free mobile ticket scanning app for quick check-ins
• Point-of-Sale and Offline Sales hardware for collecting payments in person
• In-depth analytics and reporting
• Reserved seating feature (free for a limited time)

Cons:

• Not as many advanced features as other event management platforms
• Limited customization options for the event website
• White labeling costs extra—speak to their sales team.

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: 2% + $0.99 per ticket.

Payment processing fees: From 2.90% + 30¢.

Discounts for non-profits: 1.75% + $0.99 per ticket sold.

*Free events are free.

5. Eventzilla

Eventzilla is an Eventbrite equivalent, with similar features and functionality for event management. The cloud-based platform is well-suited for larger events, from event promotion to agendas and attendee networking.

Category: End-to-end event management platform

Customization: 3.5/5

Event page templates: Yes

Integrations: 1000+ (inc. Mailchimp)

Payout: Stripe (daily), Eventzilla Payments (daily/weekly/monthly), and more.

Pros:

• Robust event management features (especially for bigger events)
• Eventzilla Events offers event discovery features
• Offers industry-specific features (e.g., for conferences and virtual events)
• Event Hub is a private portal that allows organizers to update, message, and engage with attendees

Cons:

• The pricing model is more favorable for events with high ticket prices. ⚠️ For a ticket priced at $50, almost 10% goes towards fees (Pro plan).
• There's a learning curve to get used to the user interface and menus
• Limited customization options for design, branding, and event marketing

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: Basic ($1.50/ticket), Pro (1.9% + $1.50), Plus (2.9% + $1.50), or Annual (speak to sales).

Payment processing fees: Depends; PayPal, Stripe, Braintree, Authorize.net, and eWay have their own fees. Alternatively, Eventzilla Payments costs 2.9% plus $0.99 per transaction.

Discounts: 25% for non-profit organizations and charities.

*Eventzilla is free for free events

6. Jotform

Jotform, like Checkout Page, is an online form builder that offers features such as event registration, ticketing, and payment processing. While not exactly event management software in the traditional sense (e.g., CVent, Whova, or Bizzabo), event planners can still create registration forms, sell tickets, collect payments, and build an event registration app.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing

Customization: 3.5/5

Event page templates: Yes

Integrations: 100+

Payout: Depends on chosen payment gateway; Stripe (daily), PayPal (1 to 5 business days), etc.

Pros:

• Drag-and-drop form builder
• No ticket commission
• Related products: approval flows, e-signing, store builder, and PDF editor
• Huge library of ready-to-use templates

Cons:

• Lacks event-specific features (i.e., reserved seating, etc.)
• Pricing plans have a monthly transaction limit (i.e., 10, 100, 250 per month)
• The user interface gets complicated with multiple steps
• Limited design customization
• Users reported having to find workarounds due to a lack of customer support, bugs, or glitches

Pricing

Plans: Starter (free for 10 payments/month). Upgrade to Bronze for $34/month (100 payments), Silver @ $39/month (250 payments), or Gold @ $99/month (1000 payments).

Ticket commission/fee: N/A.

Payment processing fees: Depends: Stripe (1.4% + 20p (for European cards) and 2.9% + 20p (for non-European cards), PayPal (min. 3.4% + additional fees), etc.

Discounts: 50% for education and nonprofits.

🔗 Jotform Pricing

7. RegFox

One platform to control the entire registration experience, RegFox offers features to drive sign-ups, manage registrants, capture data, and more. Taking on the ticketing giants, RegFox caps total fees per registrant at $4.99, making it a strong contender against Cvent, Eventbrite, and Bizaboo.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing

Customization: 4/5

Event page templates: Yes

Integrations: Zapier

Payout: Daily, weekly, or monthly

Pros:

• Able to remove platform branding and personalize your designs
• Responsive customer service
• Easy to customize reports
• The maximum fee per attendee is capped at $4.99
• Paid upgrades available (e.g., cashless on-site payments, etc)

Cons:

• High fees for choosing a non-preferred payment processor
• Users have reported inconveniences regarding registration and attendee management
• Some advanced functionalities are hidden
• Email marketing is an additional cost and has limited customization options

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: 1% + $0.99 (capped at $4.99 per registrant).

Payment processing fees: 2.90% + 30¢ (Webconnex payments). An additional 1% fee applies to other 3rd-party payment processors (e.g., 2.9% + $0.30 + 1% extra).

Discounts: None.

8. AllEvents.in

Allevents.in is a global platform that allows users to discover, attend, and create events across various categories. It aims to be the world's largest event discovery platform, matching event-goers with the right type of events, which is great for event marketing professionals running campaigns.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing, Event Marketing

Customization: 3.5/5

Event page templates: Yes

Integrations: Facebook Pixel

Payout: Daily (Stripe, PayPal)

Pros:

• Diverse event discovery catalog (40,000 events worldwide) and newsletter
• Geared towards helping organizers get leads and promote their events (paid options)
• Their event management mobile app handles ticketing, attendee check-ins, and event promotion

Cons:

• Tier limits on the number of active events, lead capture, and event updates
• Charges per ticket commission on top of a monthly plan
• Users complained of slow customer support and a learning curve
• Promoting an event involves an additional fee that starts at $249/event

Pricing

Plans: Free, Essential ($12/month), Professional ($60/month), and Power ($200/month).

Ticket commission/fee: $1 per ticket, regardless of plan.

Payment processing fees: From 2.90% + 30¢ per transaction.

Discounts: None.

9. TicketLeap

TicketLeap offers tools for managing ticket sales, including setting ticket prices, event pages, promotional tools, and tracking sales. Manage events with timed entry ticketing, attendee lists, ticket scanning, donation-type tickets, and ticket exchanges. There are no service tiers, so everyone pays the same rate.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing

Customization: 3.5/5

Event page templates: No

Integrations: Zapier

Payout: 4-7 business days after the event ends. Apply for Ticketleap's FastPay for weekly payouts (approval required).

Pros:

• Can handle large, in-person events with fixed seating charts
• Easy and fast to check in attendees at live events and venues
• Detailed reporting, which helps you monitor and forecast ticket sales
• iMag PRO mobile app accepts payments at the door

Cons:

• Some seating features are not mobile-friendly
• The user interface needs time to get used to
• Charges per-ticket commission
• Lack of branding customization with confirmation emails

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: 2% + $1 per ticket for online sales. $0.49 for tickets priced at $5 or below.

Payment processing fees: 3% (Ticketleap Payments). 4.5% for Canadian accounts.

Discounts: None.

*Free events are free.

10. Eventbee

Eventbee is a cheaper Eventbrite alternative founded in 2003. While not as well-known or feature-rich as Eventbrite, it claims to have disrupted the online ticketing industry by introducing a flat fee pricing model. Organizers can create an event page, promote it on social media, check in attendees, and view reports.

Category: Event Registration & Ticketing

Customization: 1.5/5

Event page templates: No

Integrations: N/A

Payout: Daily (PayPal, Stripe, Braintree, or Authorize.net). For Eventbee processed payments: after the event.

Pros:

• Offers localized event management tools to international organizers. Supports 130 international currencies, as well as local languages
• Branded event pages
• Mobile app for attendee check-in, door ticketing facilities, QR code/barcode scanning, and real-time sales monitoring
• Integrated social media sharing capabilities on Facebook

Cons:

• Pricing is no longer "simple" (per-ticket commission, booking fee, RSVP fee, payment processing fees)
• Dated design, limited design customization, and lacks visual appeal
• Steep learning curve; the website is not intuitive to navigate
• Users have complained about not being able to get help (poor customer support)

Pricing

Ticket commission/fee: Basic ($1/ticket), Pro ($1.50), Advanced ($2.50), Business ($3.50).

⚠️ Regardless of the plan, Eventbee charges an additional 1% booking fee from attendees on top of ticketing and processing fees.

Payment processing fees: 2.9% + 30¢ (Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, etc). Eventbee charges a whopping 4.95% + 50¢ per transaction.

Discounts: $0.25 discount only on Pro, Advanced, and Business plan service fees.

Summary

This list of top Eventbrite alternatives highlights solutions that fit different event types, budgets, and audiences.

Whether you need a platform that keeps fees low, gives faster access to funds, allows full branding control, or simply makes ticketing and registration easier, there’s an option for you.

As we’ve discussed, some organizers even combine platforms, using Eventbrite for low-ticket, discovery-focused events, and a lower-fee alternative for high-value or recurring events.

By understanding your goals, audience, and event scale, you can choose the right Eventbrite competitor to streamline planning, maximize revenue, and deliver a smooth attendee experience.

Choosing the right platform comes down to control, costs, and flexibility.

If you want predictable pricing, daily payouts, and branded checkout, test it yourself.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What are the best Eventbrite alternatives?

Some of the top Eventbrite competitors include Checkout Page, Ticket Tailor, TicketSpice, RegFox, and Eventzilla. These platforms offer features such as customizable registration forms, fast payouts, flexible ticket types, and lower fees, making them strong alternatives for a wide range of event types.

Are there free alternatives to Eventbrite?

Yes, there are several free Eventbrite alternatives for vending free event tickets. Platforms like Ticket Tailor, Eventbee, and AllEvents.in allow organizers to manage free events without per-ticket fees, while offering paid plans or taking fees on paid ticket events.

What sites are similar to Eventbrite?

Websites like Eventzilla, Jotform, TicketSpice, and Checkout Page function similarly to Eventbrite. They provide online event registration, ticketing, and payment collection, often with more control over branding and lower fees.

Can I use more than one platform for events?

Yes, many organizers use a hybrid approach. For example, Eventbrite can be useful for new, low-cost, or experimental events where discovery is key, while another platform with lower fees may handle high-ticket, recurring, or audience-specific events.

Which Eventbrite alternative is cheapest?

The cheapest alternative depends on your event type and ticket volume. Platforms like Checkout Page and Ticket Tailor often offer flat fees or per-ticket fees of $0, which can save substantial costs on higher-ticket or high-volume events compared to Eventbrite’s percentage-based pricing.