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Eventbrite vs Splash That

Eventbrite logo

Eventbrite

Webinar & Virtual Events

Where event planners thrive

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Splash That logo

Splash That

Event Management

Enterprise event marketing platform

From
On request
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; Splash That acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite
  • They diverge on capability: Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Splash That covers Event pages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eventbrite and Splash That actually diverge.

Attributes where Eventbrite and Splash That differ
AttributeEventbriteSplash That
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsEvent Management
Founded20062011

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Mailchimp

Only in Splash That

  • Event pages
  • Registration
  • Check-in
  • Email marketing
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Slack

Both cover

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

Splash That

  • Event registration pages and marketing for live, virtual and hybrid eventsnot Eventbrite
  • Syncing event attendance into Salesforce and other CRMsnot Eventbrite
  • Running a large programme of events to a consistent brand templatenot Eventbrite
  • Reporting on event-sourced pipelinenot 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

Splash That

  • Acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite

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

Splash That

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splash That 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.
Eventbrite review

Choose Splash That if

  • You need event pages.
  • You also want registration.
Splash That review

Questions people ask

Is Eventbrite or Splash That better?
Neither clearly leads. Eventbrite starts at Free and Splash That at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eventbrite or Splash That?
Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eventbrite and On request for Splash That.
Does Eventbrite or Splash That run on more platforms?
Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Splash That runs on Web.
Can I use Eventbrite for free?
Yes. Eventbrite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splash That 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 Splash That is typically brought in for.
What can Eventbrite do that Splash That cannot?
Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. Splash That covers Event pages, Registration, Check-in, Email marketing. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Zoom, Ios 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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Splash That: Does Splash integrate with CRM systems?

Yes, Splash integrates with Salesforce to sync attendee data and with Marketo for marketing automation. It also supports Slack for team notifications about event activity.

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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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Splash That: Can Splash handle both virtual and in-person events?

Yes, Splash supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid event formats with the same platform. It includes virtual venue features with streaming and on-site check-in tools.

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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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Splash That: What event analytics are available?

Splash provides dashboard reporting with pre-built and custom reports for ROI measurement and attendance insights, though users report the reporting features lack versatility for deep drilling into performance metrics.

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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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