Software · head to head
Eventbrite vs BigMarker
The short version
- Only Eventbrite has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Eventbrite service fees total 6.59% + $1.79 per ticket (3.7% service + 2.9% payment processing), among the highest in the industry; BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
- They diverge on capability: Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, BigMarker covers Live webinars.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Eventbrite and BigMarker actually diverge.
| Attribute | Eventbrite | BigMarker |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2006 | 2010 |
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 Eventbrite
- Event Discovery
- Ticketing
- Event Management
- Marketing Tools
- Analytics
- Virtual Events
- Zoom
Only in BigMarker
- Live webinars
- On-demand content
- Virtual summits
- Engagement tools
- Landing pages
- HubSpot
- Marketo
- Zapier
Both cover
- Mailchimp
- Salesforce
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Eventbrite
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited free events
- No platform fees for free events
- Pro$15/month
- Email marketing
- Custom branding
- Advanced analytics
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Eventbrite if
- You need event discovery.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want ticketing.
Choose BigMarker if
- You need live webinars.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want on-demand content.
Questions people ask
- Is Eventbrite or BigMarker better?
- Neither clearly leads. Eventbrite starts at Free and BigMarker at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Eventbrite or BigMarker?
- Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eventbrite and $99/month for BigMarker.
- Does Eventbrite or BigMarker run on more platforms?
- Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android. BigMarker 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 Eventbrite best used for?
- Eventbrite is most often used for selling tickets for concerts, festivals and nightlife events, running conferences and corporate events with registration, nonprofit fundraising events, reserved seating and timed entry admission. Of those, selling tickets for concerts, festivals and nightlife events and running conferences and corporate events with registration are not what BigMarker is typically brought in for.
- What can Eventbrite do that BigMarker cannot?
- Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Both handle Mailchimp, Salesforce, Ios support, Android 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.
SourceEventbrite: 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.
SourceEventbrite: 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.
SourceEventbrite: 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.
SourceEventbrite: 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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