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D2L Brightspace vs Eventbrite

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D2L Brightspace

Learning Management

The LMS built to focus on the learning moment

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Eventbrite logo

Eventbrite

Webinar & Virtual Events

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: D2L Brightspace no pricing tiers or figures are published on the site for Brightspace or its add-on products; the only path to cost is Request a Demo, per d2l.com, August 2026; Eventbrite service fees total 6.59% + $1.79 per ticket (3.7% service + 2.9% payment processing), among the highest in the industry

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which D2L Brightspace and Eventbrite actually diverge.

Attributes where D2L Brightspace and Eventbrite differ
AttributeD2L BrightspaceEventbrite
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryLearning ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 D2L Brightspace

Nothing recorded that Eventbrite does not also cover.

Only in Eventbrite

  • Event Discovery
  • Ticketing
  • Event Management
  • Marketing Tools
  • Analytics
  • Virtual Events
  • Mailchimp
  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

D2L Brightspace

No use cases recorded yet. See the D2L Brightspace review.

Eventbrite

  • Selling tickets for concerts, festivals and nightlife eventsnot D2L Brightspace
  • Running conferences and corporate events with registrationnot D2L Brightspace
  • Nonprofit fundraising eventsnot D2L Brightspace
  • Reserved seating and timed entry admissionnot D2L Brightspace
  • Promoting events through the Eventbrite marketplace and paid adsnot D2L Brightspace

Where each one falls short

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

D2L Brightspace

  • No pricing tiers or figures are published on the site for Brightspace or its add-on products; the only path to cost is Request a Demo, per d2l.com, August 2026

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

D2L Brightspace

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the D2L Brightspace review.

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 D2L Brightspace if

Nothing in the data separates D2L Brightspace from Eventbrite on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

D2L Brightspace 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 D2L Brightspace or Eventbrite better?
Neither clearly leads. D2L Brightspace starts at On request and Eventbrite at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, D2L Brightspace or Eventbrite?
Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for D2L Brightspace and Free for Eventbrite.
Does D2L Brightspace or Eventbrite run on more platforms?
D2L Brightspace runs on Web. 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. D2L Brightspace starts at On request.
What can D2L Brightspace do that Eventbrite cannot?
Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools.

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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