Updated November 6, 2026

Eventbrite alternatives in 2026: 8 tools compared

Eventbrite is the default choice for selling tickets online, mostly because of its marketplace: people browse it to find things to do. That reach comes at a price. Eventbrite charges a service fee on every paid ticket, and on higher-priced tickets those fees add up quickly for you or your attendees.

If you already bring your own audience through social media, email or a community, you are paying for discovery you may not need. The platforms below cover the same core jobs (event pages, ticket sales, check-in) with different fee models, payout options and strengths.

Key takeaways

TixFox: very low flat fee ($0.39, or from $0.29 prepaid).
Ticket Tailor: independent organisers who want fixed fees.
Humanitix: fees that go to charity.
Luma: community, tech and startup events.
Tito: tech conferences and meetups.
TicketSpice: branded event websites and festivals.
Eventzilla: recurring classes and workshops.
Whova: conferences that need an attendee app.

Quick comparison

Tool	Best for	Platform fee per paid ticket	Card processing	Free events
TixFox	Very low flat fee ($0.39, or from $0.29 prepaid)	$0.39 flat (from $0.29 prepaid; $0.30 under $5)	Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30	Free
Ticket Tailor	Independent organisers who want fixed fees	$0.85 flat (from $0.30 prepaid)	Separate, via your payment provider	Free (up to 5,000 a year)
Humanitix	Fees that go to charity	2.1% + $0.99	2.9% + $0.30	Free
Luma	Community, tech and startup events	5% (0% on Luma Plus)	Stripe fees extra	Free
Tito	Tech conferences and meetups	3% (capped at €25)	Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30	Free
TicketSpice	Branded event websites and festivals	$0.99 to $1.99 flat by plan	Standard card processing	Check with vendor
Eventzilla	Recurring classes and workshops	$1.50 (Basic) to 2.9% + $1.50	Card processing extra	Free
Whova	Conferences that need an attendee app	Quote-based	Quote-based	Quote-based
Eventbrite (for reference)	The tool you are replacing	3.7% + $1.79	2.9% per order	Free

What you’d pay on a $50 ticket

Platform fee per paid ticket, lowest first. Card processing is charged on top on most platforms.

TixFox

$0.39

Ticket Tailor

$0.85

TicketSpice

$0.99

Tito

$1.50

Eventzilla

$1.50

Humanitix

$2.04

Luma

$2.50

Eventbrite (reference)

$3.64

Based on each platform’s standard pay-as-you-go price: TixFox and Ticket Tailor without prepaid credits (prepaid credits lower both), TicketSpice Standard, Eventzilla Basic and Luma’s free plan. Whova is quote-based and not shown.

The best Eventbrite alternatives

TixFox

Best for: Very low flat fee ($0.39, or from $0.29 prepaid)

Visit tixfox.co

Low-fee event ticketing with a flat price per ticket and no monthly fee.

Freemium

$0 for free events. $0.39 per paid ticket ($0.30 under $5), or prepaid credits from $0.29 per ticket. No monthly fee. Stripe card fees apply.

Who it suits: Organisers of conventions, concerts, classes and community events who want to keep ticket fees low.

What we like

Very low flat fee per paid ticket
Every feature on every plan
Payouts to your own Stripe account

Watch out for

Stripe processing fees are charged on top
Newer platform than the big names

Full TixFox review

Ticket Tailor

Best for: Independent organisers who want fixed fees

Visit tickettailor.com

Independent ticketing with a low fixed fee per ticket.

Freemium

Free tickets: $0 (up to 5,000 a year). Paid tickets: $0.85 each pay-as-you-go, or from $0.30 each with prepaid credits. 50% discount for registered charities. Card processing is separate.

Who it suits: Small and mid-size organisers who want simple, low-cost ticketing.

What we like

Low, predictable fees
You choose your payment processor
Friendly support

Watch out for

Smaller discovery audience
Fewer marketing features

Full Ticket Tailor review

Humanitix

Best for: Fees that go to charity

Visit humanitix.com

Not-for-profit ticketing platform that donates its profits to education charities.

Freemium

Free events: $0. Paid tickets: 2.1% + $0.99 per ticket (1% + $0.99 for charities and schools), plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing (US pricing).

Who it suits: Organisers who want their booking fees to support good causes.

What we like

Profits go to charity
Free for free events
Good accessibility focus

Watch out for

Fees still apply to paid tickets
Smaller ecosystem

Full Humanitix review

Luma

Best for: Community, tech and startup events

Visit lu.ma

Beautiful event pages and calendars, popular for tech and community events.

Freemium

Free plan: 5% platform fee on paid tickets. Luma Plus (paid subscription): 0% platform fee. Stripe processing fees apply on both.

Who it suits: Community builders and startups hosting meetups and launches.

What we like

Gorgeous, simple event pages
Free for most uses
Great for communities

Watch out for

Fewer tools for large paid events
Limited seating options

Full Luma review

Tito

Best for: Tech conferences and meetups

Visit ti.to

Clean ticketing popular with tech conferences and meetups.

Freemium

Free events: free. Paid tickets: 3% per ticket (2.5% for charity, community and non-profit events), capped at €25 per ticket, plus payment gateway fees (Stripe US: 2.9% + $0.30).

Who it suits: Conference and community organisers who want a polished checkout.

What we like

Beautiful, simple checkout
Developer friendly API
Good for conferences

Watch out for

Fewer features for large venues
Percentage fee on paid tickets

Full Tito review

TicketSpice

Best for: Branded event websites and festivals

Visit ticketspice.com

Customisable ticketing and event websites.

Paid

$0.99 per paid ticket (Standard), $1.49 (Premium, adds reserved seating) or $1.99 (Pro), plus standard card processing. Fees can be passed on to buyers.

Who it suits: Organisers who want a branded event website with ticketing.

What we like

Highly customisable pages
Good for festivals
Flexible pricing

Watch out for

Setup takes longer
Fees vary by plan

Full TicketSpice review

Eventzilla

Best for: Recurring classes and workshops

Visit eventzilla.net

Event registration and ticketing for conferences, classes and workshops.

Freemium

Free events stay free. Paid registrations: $1.50 each (Basic), 1.9% + $1.50 (Pro) or 2.9% + $1.50 (Plus). Custom annual pricing (Scale). Fees can be passed on to attendees.

Who it suits: Small businesses and associations running recurring events.

What we like

Affordable
Good registration forms
Free for free events

Watch out for

Interface less modern
Smaller audience

Full Eventzilla review

Whova

Best for: Conferences that need an attendee app

Visit whova.com

Event app and management for conferences and expos.

Paid

Quote-based pricing. Request a quote from Whova for your event.

Who it suits: Conferences, associations and universities.

What we like

Engaging attendee app
Good networking features
Award-winning support

Watch out for

Pricing on request
App fatigue for some attendees

Full Whova review

How we chose

Each platform sells tickets or takes registrations online and handles check-in, so it can replace Eventbrite for a typical event.
We compared how fees work (flat, percentage or none), who pays them and where your payouts go.
We looked at what you lose by leaving Eventbrite, mainly marketplace discovery, and which tools make up for it.
Pricing comes from each vendor’s public pricing page. It changes often, so confirm before you switch.

Buying guide: what to check before you switch

Event ticketing platforms let you create an event page, sell tickets or take free registrations, collect payments and scan attendees in at the door. The biggest difference between them is fees: some charge a percentage of every ticket, others a small flat fee, and most are free for free events.

Fee per ticket (flat vs percentage) and who pays it
Payout timing and payment processor
Check-in app and door sales
Discount codes, add-ons and reserved seating

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest alternative to Eventbrite?

Flat per-ticket fees are usually cheapest once tickets cost more than a few dollars. On a $50 ticket the platform fee is about $0.39 on TixFox (or from $0.29 with prepaid credits), $0.85 on Ticket Tailor, $0.99 on TicketSpice, $1.50 on Tito or Eventzilla (Basic), $2.04 on Humanitix and $2.50 on Luma’s free plan, versus $3.64 on Eventbrite. Card processing is charged on top on most platforms.

Is there a free alternative to Eventbrite?

Yes for free events: Eventbrite, TixFox, Ticket Tailor, Humanitix, Tito and Luma all let you run free events at no cost. For casual get-togethers, Partiful handles invites and RSVPs for free.

Can I get paid into my own Stripe account?

Several alternatives pay out through your own payment account instead of holding funds. TixFox pays out to your own Stripe account, and Ticket Tailor lets you connect your own payment processor. That usually means faster access to your money than waiting for the platform to pay you after the event.

What is the difference between a platform fee and a processing fee?

The platform fee is what the ticketing company charges for its service, either a flat amount per ticket or a percentage. The processing fee is charged by the card processor (for example Stripe) to move the money, typically a percentage plus a small fixed amount. When comparing platforms, add both together for a realistic total.

Will I lose ticket sales if I leave Eventbrite?

Possibly some, if a meaningful share of your buyers discover events through Eventbrite’s marketplace. Check where your sales come from first. If most come from your own links, email and social posts, a lower-fee platform will usually leave you with more money per ticket.

Which Eventbrite alternative is best for conferences?

Tito is popular for tech conferences thanks to its clean checkout and API. For larger conferences that need agendas, an attendee app, networking and sponsor tools, look at event management platforms such as Whova, Cvent or Bizzabo.

Head-to-head comparisons

Eventbrite vs TixFox Eventbrite vs Luma

Prices and features change often. Check each vendor’s website for current plans before you buy.