# Alternatives to Eventbrite

> Source: https://boxofficefees.com/eventbrite/alternatives/ (re-verified)
> Updated: 28 October 2026

## At a glance

| Name | Best for | Starts at | Better than Eventbrite at | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Eventbrite](https://boxofficefees.com/eventbrite.md) | Organizers who want ticketing plus discovery on Eventbrite’s marketplace | Free, then $69 a month | — | 30 October 2026 |
| [Race Entry](https://boxofficefees.com/raceentry.md) | Race directors and running clubs who want signup fees carried by participants | Free | Check-in app, Support on event day | 28 October 2026 |
| [GoFundMe Pro](https://boxofficefees.com/gofundme-pro.md) | US 501(c)(3) nonprofits running galas and events alongside online fundraising | On quote | Nonprofit rates, When you get the money | 27 October 2026 |
| [Ticket Tailor](https://boxofficefees.com/ticket-tailor.md) | Independent event creators, venues and charities selling tickets from their own site | Free, then about $0.80 per ticket | All-in price at checkout, Nonprofit rates | 27 October 2026 |
| [RunSignup](https://boxofficefees.com/runsignup.md) | Race directors and nonprofits running 5Ks, ultras and multi-event endurance races | Free | All-in price at checkout, Waitlist | 27 October 2026 |
| [TicketSpice](https://boxofficefees.com/ticketspice.md) | Fairs, festivals and attractions selling high ticket volumes online and at the gate | From $0.99 per ticket | When you get the money, Refunds and transfers by buyers | 27 October 2026 |
| [Humanitix](https://boxofficefees.com/humanitix.md) | Charities, schools and community organizers who want every feature without a subscription | Free, then $1.29 per paid ticket | Nonprofit rates, Waitlist | 27 October 2026 |
| [RSVPify](https://boxofficefees.com/rsvpify.md) | Business, nonprofit, school, and personal event teams | Free, then $0.90 per ticket | Nonprofit rates, When you get the money | 30 October 2026 |
| [Zeffy](https://boxofficefees.com/zeffy.md) | Registered nonprofits running galas, fundraisers and member events on a zero budget | Free | All-in price at checkout, Nonprofit rates | 27 October 2026 |
| [UltraSignup](https://boxofficefees.com/ultrasignup.md) | Trail and ultra race directors who want registration, results and timing in one place | Free, then $2.50 per registration | All-in price at checkout, When you get the money | 27 October 2026 |

“About” figures are converted at the European Central Bank rate of 30 October 2026.

The ones people open most here come first, then the closest matches.

## Shortlist

### 1. Race Entry

Free race management software paid for by one per-registration fee that already covers card processing.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [Check-in app: yes — Bibs can be scanned at check-in and the vendor's app handles volunteer check-in; the site does not say whether scanning works without a connection.](https://www.raceentry.com/benefits-of-race-entry)
- [Support on event day: yes — A direct US phone number, email support and a dedicated account manager are published; the hours of cover are not stated anywhere.](https://www.raceentry.com/contact-us)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [Plans and subscriptions: no — There is no monthly or yearly software plan at all: the vendor states it charges organizers nothing and earns from the per-transaction service fee.](https://www.raceentry.com/race-entry-pricing)
- [API: partial — A documented REST API exists for participants, teams and races, but access is restricted to authorized timing partners rather than open to any organizer.](https://www.raceentry.com/documentation/timerapi/index)
- [Contract: no — No long-term commitment or exclusivity is required, so an organizer can stop using it between events without a contract.](https://www.raceentry.com/race-director-faq)

[View Race Entry](https://boxofficefees.com/raceentry)

### 2. GoFundMe Pro

Nonprofit fundraising platform with event ticketing, registration and Live Events, sold by quote.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [Nonprofit rates: yes — The platform sells only to US nonprofits, so every quoted price is a nonprofit price; there is no commercial rate published to compare it against and no discount percentage is stated.](https://pro.gofundme.com/)
- [When you get the money: yes — Money is paid to the organization's own bank account on a daily, weekly or monthly schedule as transactions settle, not held until the event ends; daily payouts land two business days after the transaction.](https://prosupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/37288767762587-Payouts)
- [Support on event day: yes — Live chat runs seven days a week from 5am to 9pm PT after an AI bot triage, email is open to all, and phone is reserved for customers on the Partner pricing plan with a 24-hour weekday callback.](https://prosupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/37288719872923-Contact-the-Care-team)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [The fee per ticket: partial — Card processing on GoFundMe Pay is published as a percentage plus a fixed amount per transaction, but the platform's own service fee per ticket is set in each organization's contract and never printed.](https://pro.gofundme.com/c/pricing/)
- [Free events: partial — Free and hidden $0 tickets can be issued with no charge to the attendee, but GoFundMe Pro itself is only sold with an annual upfront subscription, so running a free event is never free of platform cost.](https://prosupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/37288772287131-Create-a-ticketed-event)
- [Reserved seating: partial — Seating exists only as organizer-side table planning on the Live Events Auction and Plus subscriptions, where staff drag attendees onto tables of up to 15 seats; buyers are not shown a seat map to choose from.](https://prosupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/37288737206427-Table-and-seating-management)

[View GoFundMe Pro](https://boxofficefees.com/gofundme-pro)

### 3. Ticket Tailor

Flat per-ticket fee ticketing paid into your own Stripe, PayPal or Square account.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [All-in price at checkout: yes — For events priced in USD the checkout shows the full amount including booking fees upfront, which the vendor attributes to the FTC junk-fees rule; the same is done for GBP events under UK price transparency law.](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/11383453-how-fees-are-displayed-for-events-in-usd)
- [Nonprofit rates: yes — Registered charities get 50% off platform fees permanently, and CICs, B Corps, PTAs, non-profits and BBN members may get 20%; the discount covers prepaid credits and pay-as-you-go only, not white label, custom domains or processing fees.](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/8687492-what-discounts-do-we-offer)
- [When you get the money: yes — Money goes straight to the organizer's own Stripe, PayPal or Square account as tickets sell rather than being held until after the event, with no Ticket Tailor payout fee; the processor's own schedule then governs the bank transfer.](https://www.tickettailor.com/en-us/pricing)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [Free events: partial — Free tickets are genuinely free up to a stated 5,000 per year, after which the vendor asks you to contact support for a quote; free tickets issued through a seating chart still cost one usage each.](https://www.tickettailor.com/en-us/pricing)
- [Fees on refunds: no — Refunding or canceling a ticket does not return the platform fee or the credit to the organizer, so the organizer absorbs it; transferring an order instead avoids a second charge.](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/6731528-how-much-does-ticket-tailor-cost-and-how-will-i-be-charged)
- [Plans and subscriptions: no — There is no monthly or annual plan to change the fees; billing is purely per usage, either pay-as-you-go or prepaid credits bought in advance at a lower per-ticket rate.](https://www.tickettailor.com/en-us/pricing)

[View Ticket Tailor](https://boxofficefees.com/ticket-tailor)

### 4. RunSignup

Free endurance-event registration platform billed only through per-transaction processing fees.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [All-in price at checkout: yes — A live event page prints one all-in figure per distance and names the fee inside it, so a buyer sees $86.80 including the $6.80 fee before clicking Sign Up; the fee is only this visible when the organizer passes it on rather than paying it out of the price.](https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/TN/Alcoa/ThePistolCreekRun)
- [Waitlist: yes — A waiting list can be enabled when an event fills, with separate help articles for turning it on and for working through the list afterward.](https://info.runsignup.com/products/race-registration/)
- [Refunds and transfers by buyers: yes — Participants can request refunds from their own profile and transfer a registration to another person, another event or another race, with the organizer deciding which of these are allowed.](https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000064221-enable-refunds-for-your-race)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [Plans and subscriptions: no — There are no tiers to buy and nothing to upgrade: the vendor states it earns only from processing fees and sells no subscription, plan or monthly package.](https://info.runsignup.com/pricing/)
- [Disputed charges: partial — RunSignup receives the notice and fights the dispute for you at no stated charge, but the contract leaves the organizer liable for the refunded proceeds and the card brands' fees when a buyer disputes the charge with their bank, an amount that is not published.](https://info.runsignup.com/about-us/privacy-policy/race-contract/)
- [Recurring events: partial — An annual event is renewed rather than rebuilt, copying settings, store and questions and keeping the same URL, but each edition is still renewed one at a time rather than scheduled as a repeating series.](https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000064301-renewing-your-race)

[View RunSignup](https://boxofficefees.com/runsignup)

### 5. TicketSpice

Flat 99¢-per-ticket ticketing for events and attractions, with in-house payments and a box office app.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [When you get the money: yes — Money goes to the organizer's own bank account on a chosen schedule as tickets sell, not after the event, with fees netted out and no payout charge named.](https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing)
- [Refunds and transfers by buyers: yes — If the organizer switches it on, buyers manage themselves in an Account Center: resend, edit, transfer to someone else and take partial refunds.](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8814783)
- [Check-in app: yes — A free iOS and Android app scans QR tickets, syncs across devices for duplicate detection, and the vendor says it keeps working with no connection.](https://www.ticketspice.com/features/ticket-scanning-app)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [Free events: partial — Free events are free only if you also run paid events on the platform; organizers who only run free events pay 99 cents per free ticket.](https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing)
- [Plans and subscriptions: no — There is no subscription at all for ticketing: the vendor states there are no monthly fees, and the only recurring charges are optional marketing add-ons such as text messaging.](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8757593)
- [Sales tax on tickets: partial — adds a tax line: you can attach a line item fee for sales tax as a flat amount or a percentage, but nothing says TicketSpice collects or remits the tax for you.](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/9299044)

[View TicketSpice](https://boxofficefees.com/ticketspice)

### 6. Humanitix

Nonprofit ticketing: 5% + $1.29 a paid ticket, card processing included, profits to charity.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [Nonprofit rates: yes — Registered charities, nonprofits and schools pay 3.9% + $1.29 a paid ticket instead of 5% + $1.29, and must send evidence to apply.](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8896957-not-for-profit-nfp-charity-and-school-rate)
- [Waitlist: yes — A waitlist captures interest once tickets sell out and can release tickets and notify waiting buyers automatically.](https://humanitix.com/us/features)
- [Refunds and transfers by buyers: yes — Hosts can switch on self-service cancellations with a time limit and a refundable share, and buyers can forward a ticket to someone else by email.](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8897185-allow-buyers-to-refund-and-cancel-their-orders-and-tickets)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [Fees on refunds: no — When a ticket is refunded the buyer gets the ticket price back but Humanitix keeps its booking fee, so whoever paid that fee loses it.](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/13454109-my-refund-was-smaller-than-expected)
- [Plans and subscriptions: no — There is no monthly or yearly plan to buy and no tiers: every host gets every feature and pays only the per-ticket fee.](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9760527-how-much-does-humanitix-cost)
- [Disputed charges: partial — Humanitix disputes a buyer's charge dispute with their bank for you at no charge, but the loss lands on you: funds are held back before you are paid, or invoiced back afterwards.](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/15185200-understanding-chargebacks-as-an-event-host)

[View Humanitix](https://boxofficefees.com/humanitix)

### 7. RSVPify

Registration, ticketing, guest management, seating, and QR-code check-in in one platform.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [Nonprofit rates: yes — Nonprofits may qualify for special pricing, but the vendor does not publish a rate.](https://rsvpify.com/robots.txt)
- [When you get the money: yes — Stripe-connected ticket funds transfer automatically to the organizer bank account on most business days.](https://rsvpify.com/robots.txt)
- [Waitlist: yes — Custom registration forms include waitlists alongside capacity limits and conditional logic for controlled event registration.](https://rsvpify.com/robots.txt)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [Fees on refunds: no — If you refund a buyer, RSVPify keeps its service fee and the order's processing fee, so the organizer carries that cost unless it gives only a partial refund.](https://help.rsvpify.com/en/articles/2284187-how-do-i-issue-a-refund-for-my-guest-s-ticket-or-payment)
- [Sales tax on tickets: partial — adds a tax line: you switch on a sales tax charge, set it as a fixed or percentage amount and label it on the receipt, and nothing says RSVPify files or remits that tax for you.](https://help.rsvpify.com/en/articles/3948351-how-can-i-pass-fees-or-taxes-on-to-my-guests)
- [Reserved seating: partial — There is a seating chart, but the vendor describes it as the host dragging guests to tables, with Table Captains letting hosts fill their own tables, not buyers choosing a seat during checkout.](https://rsvpify.com/pricing/selling-tickets/)

[View RSVPify](https://boxofficefees.com/rsvpify)

### 8. Zeffy

Free fundraising platform for nonprofits with event ticketing, auctions and a built-in donor CRM.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [All-in price at checkout: yes — The ticket price the buyer first sees is what the organizer receives; the only later additions are the optional Zeffy contribution and, where the organizer enables it, a sales tax line.](https://support.zeffy.com/what-is-zeffy-t8qzy)
- [Nonprofit rates: yes — The whole platform is nonprofit-only and free: eligibility is limited to nonprofits and registered charities in six countries, and there is no cheaper or dearer tier to choose between.](https://support.zeffy.com/is-my-organization-eligible-to-use-zeffy-8m24r)
- [When you get the money: yes — Money is deposited to your own bank account on a schedule, not held until after the event: weekly by default, monthly or next-day if eligible, after a 1-3 day fraud review, and payouts are free.](https://support.zeffy.com/zeffy-payouts-schedules-amounts-and-reports-ajuec)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [The fee per ticket: no — There is no percentage, fixed per-ticket amount or cap to report, because Zeffy deducts nothing from a paid ticket; its revenue comes only from the optional contribution a buyer may add at checkout.](https://support.zeffy.com/zeffy-really-is-free-no-fees-no-catch-4zjir)
- [Plans and subscriptions: no — There is no monthly or yearly plan to buy and nothing is gated behind one, so a plan cannot change your fees; the single exception is Donor Mail at $1 per printed letter.](https://support.zeffy.com/what-is-zeffy-t8qzy)
- [Sales tax on tickets: partial — adds a tax line you set: you enter the rate and tax ID per ticket, Zeffy calculates and collects it at checkout and reports it, but only for US and Canadian organizations.](https://support.zeffy.com/add-taxes-to-ticket-price-store-items-or-auction-items-epdqq)

[View Zeffy](https://boxofficefees.com/zeffy)

### 9. UltraSignup

Race registration, results and free timing for trail, ultra and endurance events in North America.

**Where it improves on Eventbrite:**
- [All-in price at checkout: yes — Since July 2024 every displayed price on the platform includes service fees and tax, with the breakdown shown at checkout, and directors cannot switch the display back.](https://help.ultrasignup.com/hc/en-us/articles/30339314302733-Why-Does-My-Price-Show-Higher-at-Checkout-Pricing-Display-Regulations-Explained)
- [When you get the money: yes — U.S. organizers are paid to their own bank account twice a month rather than waiting for the event, with 3-5 business days to land and a $100 minimum balance; Canadian and international events are paid through Stripe, and no payout fee is stated.](https://help.ultrasignup.com/hc/en-us/articles/30339211532685-Add-your-Payment-Account)
- [Waitlist: yes — A waitlist can be enabled to open automatically when a distance fills, shown publicly, and worked by invitation or charge-and-add when entrants cancel.](https://help.ultrasignup.com/hc/en-us/articles/30339249989645-Use-the-Waitlist-to-Backfill-Spots-and-Maximize-Registrations)

**Trade-offs against Eventbrite:**
- [Fees on refunds: no — Processing fees are stated as non-refundable, and UltraSignup itself issues no refunds: the registration money sits with the race director, who decides each request, so the fees are lost when a refund is given.](https://help.ultrasignup.com/hc/en-us/articles/35717787812621-Can-I-Get-a-Refund-on-UltraSignup-Race-Registration-Policy)
- [Plans and subscriptions: no — Pricing is stated purely as a percentage tied to each registration price, with no monthly or annual hosting plan offered or any plan that changes the fee bands.](https://help.ultrasignup.com/hc/en-us/articles/30362746490637-What-are-the-event-hosting-fees-on-UltraSignup)
- [Sales tax on tickets: partial — collects and remits sales tax as a marketplace facilitator once the threshold in your state is met, but directors in Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon still file their own.](https://help.ultrasignup.com/hc/en-us/articles/30339318015501-Does-UltraSignup-Collect-and-File-Sales-Tax-for-My-Event-How-Taxes-Work-on-UltraSignup)

[View UltraSignup](https://boxofficefees.com/ultrasignup)