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Brown Paper Tickets vs Eventix

Brown Paper Tickets logo

Brown Paper Tickets

Events

The fair-trade ticketing company

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Eventix logo

Eventix

Events

Smart ticketing for smart organizers

From
€0.49/ticket
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Brown Paper Tickets fees are charged to ticket buyers rather than the organiser, at $1.49 plus 6.0% of the ticket price in USD; Eventix eventix has been rebranded to Weeztix; pricing information not found on current website
  • They diverge on capability: Brown Paper Tickets covers Ticketing, Eventix covers Custom ticket shops.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brown Paper Tickets and Eventix actually diverge.

Attributes where Brown Paper Tickets and Eventix differ
AttributeBrown Paper TicketsEventix
Starting priceFree€0.49/ticket
Free tierYesNo
Founded20002015

Identical on both: pricing model (transaction), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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 Brown Paper Tickets

  • Ticketing
  • Will call
  • Seating charts
  • Reporting
  • Customer service
  • Facebook

Only in Eventix

  • Custom ticket shops
  • Access control
  • Analytics
  • Waiting lists
  • Group tickets
  • Mollie
  • Facebook Pixel

Both cover

  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics
  • Mailchimp
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Brown Paper Tickets

  • Selling tickets for events, performances and workshopsnot Eventix
  • Handling ticket distribution and door lists for independent organisersnot Eventix

Eventix

  • Selling and scanning event tickets onlinenot Brown Paper Tickets
  • Running box office and door sales for festivals and venuesnot Brown Paper Tickets

Where each one falls short

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

Brown Paper Tickets

  • Fees are charged to ticket buyers rather than the organiser, at $1.49 plus 6.0% of the ticket price in USD
  • The 6.0% applies regardless of payment method, including when the organiser uses their own merchant account or PayPal
  • The flat component varies by currency, running from roughly $0.99 to $1.99 equivalent
  • Because the buyer pays, the advertised ticket price is not what the buyer is charged

Eventix

  • Eventix has been rebranded to Weeztix; pricing information not found on current website

Pricing, plan by plan

Brown Paper Tickets

Free
  • StandardFree
    • $0.99 + 5% per ticket
    • Free events free
    • All features

Eventix

€0.49/ticket
  • Standard$0.49/ticket
    • Ticket shop
    • Basic features
    • Email support
  • Pro$0.89/ticket
    • Advanced features
    • API access
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Brown Paper Tickets if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want will call.
Brown Paper Tickets review

Choose Eventix if

  • You need custom ticket shops.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want access control.
Eventix review

Questions people ask

Is Brown Paper Tickets or Eventix better?
Neither clearly leads. Brown Paper Tickets starts at Free and Eventix at €0.49/ticket, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brown Paper Tickets or Eventix?
Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Brown Paper Tickets and €0.49/ticket for Eventix.
Does Brown Paper Tickets or Eventix run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Brown Paper Tickets for free?
Yes. Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Eventix starts at €0.49/ticket.
What is Brown Paper Tickets best used for?
Brown Paper Tickets is most often used for selling tickets for events, performances and workshops, handling ticket distribution and door lists for independent organisers. Of those, selling tickets for events, performances and workshops and handling ticket distribution and door lists for independent organisers are not what Eventix is typically brought in for.
What can Brown Paper Tickets do that Eventix cannot?
Brown Paper Tickets covers Ticketing, Will call, Seating charts, Reporting. Eventix covers Custom ticket shops, Access control, Analytics, Waiting lists. Both handle PayPal, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brown Paper Tickets: What are Brown Paper Tickets' transaction fees?

Buyers pay a service charge: a flat fee of $1.49 USD (or equivalent in other currencies such as €0.99 or £0.99) plus 6.0% of the ticket price. These fees are paid by ticket buyers at checkout.

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Eventix: What happened to Eventix?

Eventix has been rebranded as Weeztix. The original Eventix website now displays a notice that Eventix is now Weeztix, directing visitors to the Weeztix website for current information and services.

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Brown Paper Tickets: When do organizers receive payment from Brown Paper Tickets?

If using Brown Paper Tickets' credit card processing, payment is sent within 10 business days post-event. With a custom merchant account, funds are received as tickets sell. PayPal option allows immediate remittance to the organizer.

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Eventix: Where can I find Eventix pricing?

Eventix pricing information is not available on the current website. Since the service has been rebranded to Weeztix, pricing inquiries should be directed to the Weeztix platform or their sales and support team directly.

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Brown Paper Tickets: Are ticket delivery methods free on Brown Paper Tickets?

Most delivery methods are free, including First Class Mail, Will-Call, Print-at-Home, Mobile Tickets, and Online Access. Premium options like Priority Mail and Express Mail carry additional charges. Pre-printed tickets cost $0.10 each plus delivery.

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