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Eventbrite vs Eventix

Eventbrite logo

Eventbrite

Webinar & Virtual Events

Where event planners thrive

From
Free
Rated
-
Eventix logo

Eventix

Event Management

Smart ticketing for smart organizers

From
€0.49/ticket
Rated
-

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; Eventix eventix.io now serves only the notice that Eventix is now Weeztix; the Eventix pricing page carries no fees, plans or terms
  • They diverge on capability: Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Eventix covers Custom ticket shops.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eventbrite and Eventix actually diverge.

Attributes where Eventbrite and Eventix differ
AttributeEventbriteEventix
Starting priceFree€0.49/ticket
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
Free tierYesNo
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsEvent Management
Founded20062015

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Eventbrite

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

Only in Eventix

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Mailchimp
  • 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 Eventix
  • Running conferences and corporate events with registrationnot Eventix
  • Nonprofit fundraising eventsnot Eventix
  • Reserved seating and timed entry admissionnot Eventix
  • Promoting events through the Eventbrite marketplace and paid adsnot Eventix

Eventix

  • Selling and scanning event tickets onlinenot Eventbrite
  • Running box office and door sales for festivals and venuesnot 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

Eventix

  • eventix.io now serves only the notice that Eventix is now Weeztix; the Eventix pricing page carries no fees, plans or terms

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

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 Eventbrite if

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

Choose Eventix if

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

Questions people ask

Is Eventbrite or Eventix better?
Neither clearly leads. Eventbrite 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, Eventbrite or Eventix?
Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eventbrite and €0.49/ticket for Eventix.
Does Eventbrite or Eventix run on more platforms?
Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Eventix runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Eventbrite for free?
Yes. Eventbrite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Eventix starts at €0.49/ticket.
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 Eventix is typically brought in for.
What can Eventbrite do that Eventix cannot?
Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. Eventix covers Custom ticket shops, Access control, Waiting lists, Group tickets. Both handle Analytics, Mailchimp, 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.

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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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