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Eventbrite vs Monday Sales CRM

Eventbrite logo

Eventbrite

Software

Where event planners thrive

From
Free
Rated
-
Monday Sales CRM logo

Monday Sales CRM

Software

Sales management and CRM platform

From
On request
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; Monday Sales CRM every CRM plan carries a 3 seat minimum, so a solo user or a pair still pay for three
  • They diverge on capability: Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Monday Sales CRM covers Deal management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eventbrite and Monday Sales CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Eventbrite and Monday Sales CRM differ
AttributeEventbriteMonday Sales CRM
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded20062012

Identical on both: 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
  • Mailchimp
  • Zoom

Only in Monday Sales CRM

  • Deal management
  • Lead tracking
  • Pipeline
  • Automations
  • Reporting
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Google Drive

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • 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 Monday Sales CRM
  • Running conferences and corporate events with registrationnot Monday Sales CRM
  • Nonprofit fundraising eventsnot Monday Sales CRM
  • Reserved seating and timed entry admissionnot Monday Sales CRM
  • Promoting events through the Eventbrite marketplace and paid adsnot Monday Sales CRM

Monday Sales CRM

  • Sales pipeline and contact management on the monday platformnot Eventbrite
  • Tracking deals and automating sales follow upnot 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

Monday Sales CRM

  • Every CRM plan carries a 3 seat minimum, so a solo user or a pair still pay for three
  • Automation actions are metered monthly, at 250 on Standard against 25,000 on Pro, a hundredfold gap between adjacent tiers
  • The CRM is priced above the general Work Management product at the same tier, at 12 EUR against 9 EUR per seat on Basic
  • Published rates require annual billing, with monthly costing more
  • The Ultimate tier is custom priced

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

Monday Sales CRM

On request
  • Sales$15/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • Sales features
    • Automations
  • Sales+$35/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Advanced features
    • API access

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 Monday Sales CRM if

  • You need deal management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want lead tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Eventbrite or Monday Sales CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Eventbrite starts at Free and Monday Sales CRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eventbrite or Monday Sales CRM?
Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eventbrite and On request for Monday Sales CRM.
Does Eventbrite or Monday Sales CRM run on more platforms?
Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Monday Sales CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use Eventbrite for free?
Yes. Eventbrite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Monday Sales CRM starts at On request.
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 Monday Sales CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Eventbrite do that Monday Sales CRM cannot?
Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. Monday Sales CRM covers Deal management, Lead tracking, Pipeline, Automations. Both handle Salesforce, 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.

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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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