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BigMarker vs Eventbrite

BigMarker logo

BigMarker

Software

The webinar platform built for marketers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Eventbrite logo

Eventbrite

Software

Where event planners thrive

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Eventbrite has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote; Eventbrite service fees total 6.59% + $1.79 per ticket (3.7% service + 2.9% payment processing), among the highest in the industry
  • They diverge on capability: BigMarker covers Live webinars, Eventbrite covers Event Discovery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigMarker and Eventbrite actually diverge.

Attributes where BigMarker and Eventbrite differ
AttributeBigMarkerEventbrite
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20102006

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BigMarker

  • Live webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual summits
  • Engagement tools
  • Landing pages
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Zapier

Only in Eventbrite

  • Event Discovery
  • Ticketing
  • Event Management
  • Marketing Tools
  • Analytics
  • Virtual Events
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Mailchimp
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BigMarker

  • Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Eventbrite
  • Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Eventbrite
  • Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Eventbrite
  • Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Eventbrite
  • White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot Eventbrite

Eventbrite

  • Selling tickets for concerts, festivals and nightlife eventsnot BigMarker
  • Running conferences and corporate events with registrationnot BigMarker
  • Nonprofit fundraising eventsnot BigMarker
  • Reserved seating and timed entry admissionnot BigMarker
  • Promoting events through the Eventbrite marketplace and paid adsnot BigMarker

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BigMarker

  • No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
  • Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
  • SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
  • API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise

Eventbrite

  • Service fees total 6.59% + $1.79 per ticket (3.7% service + 2.9% payment processing), among the highest in the industry
  • Holds 20% of net sales in reserve until event completion and delays payout 3 days after event, creating cash flow problems for organizers
  • Limited event page customization with no white-label option and events must be registered on eventbrite.com domain

Pricing, plan by plan

BigMarker

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Live webinars
    • 100 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Elite$299/month
    • 500 attendees
    • On-demand
    • Custom branding
  • Summit$999/month
    • Virtual summits
    • 10000 attendees
    • Full features

Eventbrite

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited free events
    • No platform fees for free events
  • Pro$15/month
    • Email marketing
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose BigMarker if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.
BigMarker review

Choose Eventbrite if

  • You need event discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want ticketing.
Eventbrite review

Questions people ask

Is BigMarker or Eventbrite better?
Neither clearly leads. BigMarker starts at $99/month and Eventbrite at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigMarker or Eventbrite?
Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for BigMarker and Free for Eventbrite.
Does BigMarker or Eventbrite run on more platforms?
BigMarker runs on Web, Ios, Android. Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Eventbrite for free?
Yes. Eventbrite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BigMarker starts at $99/month.
What is BigMarker best used for?
BigMarker is most often used for live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a, virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms, evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenter, ticketed webinars with payment collection. Of those, live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a and virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms are not what Eventbrite is typically brought in for.
What can BigMarker do that Eventbrite cannot?
BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. Both handle Salesforce, Mailchimp, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Eventbrite: Is Eventbrite free for hosting free events?

Yes, Eventbrite is completely free for events with free tickets. You can publish unlimited free events with no platform fees, service fees, or payment processing fees. Features like custom branding and advanced analytics are only available on paid plans.

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Eventbrite: What are the fees for paid-ticket events in the US?

Eventbrite charges 3.7% plus $1.79 per ticket sold, plus 2.9% payment processing fee per order. Organizers can pass these fees to attendees or absorb them.

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Eventbrite: When do I receive payments from ticket sales?

Payouts are sent 3 days after your event ends (or on a custom schedule if you set one), and funds appear in your bank account within 5 business days in the US or 7 days internationally. Eventbrite also holds 20% in reserve until after the event to cover refunds and chargebacks.

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Eventbrite: Can I customize branding on my event page?

Customization is limited to basic colors and images. You cannot white-label the event page or remove Eventbrite branding, and all registration flows pass through Eventbrite's domain, not your own.

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Eventbrite: Does Eventbrite offer an API for integrations?

Yes, Eventbrite provides an OAuth API for developers to build custom integrations. Full documentation is available on their platform portal with support for app authentication and API keys.

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