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Eventbrite vs Goldcast

Eventbrite logo

Eventbrite

Software

Where event planners thrive

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Goldcast logo

Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • They diverge on capability: Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Goldcast covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eventbrite and Goldcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Eventbrite and Goldcast differ
AttributeEventbriteGoldcast
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20062020

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
  • Virtual Events
  • Mailchimp
  • Zoom

Only in Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • 6sense
  • Demandbase

Both cover

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

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot Eventbrite
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot 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

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

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

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated 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.
Eventbrite review

Choose Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Questions people ask

Is Eventbrite or Goldcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Eventbrite starts at Free and Goldcast at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eventbrite or Goldcast?
Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eventbrite and $1000/month for Goldcast.
Does Eventbrite or Goldcast run on more platforms?
Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Eventbrite for free?
Yes. Eventbrite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Goldcast starts at $1000/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 Goldcast is typically brought in for.
What can Eventbrite do that Goldcast cannot?
Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. Both handle Analytics, 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.

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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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