Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Eventbrite vs Fireflies.ai
The short version
- 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; Fireflies.ai video recording limits by tier: Free tier has 2 hours, Pro tier 2 hours, Business tier 3 hours, Enterprise tier 4 hours
- They diverge on capability: Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Eventbrite and Fireflies.ai actually diverge.
| Attribute | Eventbrite | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension |
| Category | Webinar & Virtual Events | Remote Work |
| Founded | 2006 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Analytics
- Virtual Events
- Mailchimp
- Salesforce
Only in Fireflies.ai
- Automatic transcription
- Meeting summaries
- Action item extraction
- Speaker identification
- Search functionality
- Team sharing
- Integration APIs
- Microsoft Teams
Both cover
- Zoom
- 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 Fireflies.ai
- Running conferences and corporate events with registrationnot Fireflies.ai
- Nonprofit fundraising eventsnot Fireflies.ai
- Reserved seating and timed entry admissionnot Fireflies.ai
- Promoting events through the Eventbrite marketplace and paid adsnot Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai
- Meeting transcription and note-taking across teamsnot Eventbrite
- AI-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languagesnot Eventbrite
- Unlimited transcription and AI summaries on paid tiersnot 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
Fireflies.ai
- Video recording limits by tier: Free tier has 2 hours, Pro tier 2 hours, Business tier 3 hours, Enterprise tier 4 hours
- Storage quotas on Free and Pro tiers: Free tier limited to 400 minutes per team, Pro tier limited to 8,000 minutes per seat
- AI credits allocation varies by tier, with lower tiers receiving limited credits for advanced AI features
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
Fireflies.ai
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fireflies.ai review.
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 Fireflies.ai if
- You need automatic transcription.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension.
- You also want meeting summaries.
Questions people ask
- Is Eventbrite or Fireflies.ai better?
- Neither clearly leads. Eventbrite starts at Free and Fireflies.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Eventbrite or Fireflies.ai?
- Eventbrite starts at Free and Fireflies.ai at Free.
- Does Eventbrite or Fireflies.ai run on more platforms?
- Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Fireflies.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension.
- Can I use Eventbrite for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Fireflies.ai is typically brought in for.
- What can Eventbrite do that Fireflies.ai cannot?
- Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Meeting summaries, Action item extraction, Speaker identification. Both handle Zoom, Ios support, Android support, Web 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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