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Eventbrite vs Ticket Tailor

Eventbrite logo

Eventbrite

Webinar & Virtual Events

Where event planners thrive

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ticket Tailor logo

Ticket Tailor

Event Management

Sell tickets your way

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; Ticket Tailor official pricing page not publicly accessible (403 Forbidden)
  • They diverge on capability: Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticket Tailor covers Online ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor actually diverge.

Attributes where Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor differ
AttributeEventbriteTicket Tailor
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
  • Analytics
  • Virtual Events
  • Salesforce
  • Zoom

Only in Ticket Tailor

  • Online ticketing
  • Seating charts
  • Box office
  • Custom checkout
  • Waitlists
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier

Both cover

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

Ticket Tailor

  • Event ticketing and online ticket salesnot Eventbrite
  • Seating chart management for venuesnot Eventbrite
  • Customizable event registration pagesnot 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

Ticket Tailor

  • Official pricing page not publicly accessible (403 Forbidden)
  • No published pricing information available through standard channels
  • Feature comparison table not verifiable

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

Ticket Tailor

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Ticket Tailor 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 Ticket Tailor if

  • You need online ticketing.
  • You also want seating charts.
Ticket Tailor review

Questions people ask

Is Eventbrite or Ticket Tailor better?
Neither clearly leads. Eventbrite starts at Free and Ticket Tailor at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eventbrite or Ticket Tailor?
Eventbrite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eventbrite and On request for Ticket Tailor.
Does Eventbrite or Ticket Tailor run on more platforms?
Eventbrite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Ticket Tailor runs on Web.
Can I use Eventbrite for free?
Yes. Eventbrite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ticket Tailor 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 Ticket Tailor is typically brought in for.
What can Eventbrite do that Ticket Tailor cannot?
Eventbrite covers Event Discovery, Ticketing, Event Management, Marketing Tools. Ticket Tailor covers Online ticketing, Seating charts, Box office, Custom checkout. Both handle Mailchimp, 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.

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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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