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Humanitix vs Universe

Humanitix logo

Humanitix

Software

Ticketing that funds charity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Software

Ticketing and event management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Humanitix standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST; Universe limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • They diverge on capability: Humanitix covers Registration, Universe covers Event pages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Humanitix and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where Humanitix and Universe differ
AttributeHumanitixUniverse
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Founded20162011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Humanitix

  • Registration
  • Seating charts
  • Reporting
  • Zapier

Only in Universe

  • Event pages
  • Guest lists
  • Analytics
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Ticketing
  • Check-in app
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Analytics
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Humanitix

  • Selling tickets for events with proceeds directed to charitynot Universe
  • Running free event registrations at no costnot Universe
  • Managing attendee lists and check in for community eventsnot Universe

Universe

  • Event planningnot Humanitix
  • Ticket salesnot Humanitix
  • Attendee managementnot Humanitix
  • Virtual eventsnot Humanitix
  • Event marketingnot Humanitix

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Humanitix

  • Standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
  • The reduced 2.5% plus $0.50 rate applies only to charities and schools
  • Larger operations are pushed to a custom plan with no published rate
  • The pricing page publishes no payment processing fee, payout timing or currency list

Universe

  • Limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • User interface becomes unintuitive for advanced features and complex event types
  • No ability to transfer attendees between time slots; requires full refund and repurchase
  • Difficult walk-up/credit card sales processing at physical events
  • Slow customer support for refunds and technical issues

Pricing, plan by plan

Humanitix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • No platform fee
    • Charity impact
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 2% + booking fee to charity
    • All features
    • Tax deductible

Universe

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • Free event creation and ticketing
  • Starter$0.79/per ticket
    • 2% + $0.79 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Basic event management
  • Standard$1.99/per ticket
    • 2.5% + $1.99 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$null/custom
    • Dynamic pricing
    • RFID access control
    • Ticketmaster distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose Humanitix if

  • You need registration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want seating charts.
Humanitix review

Choose Universe if

  • You need event pages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want guest lists.
Universe review

Questions people ask

Is Humanitix or Universe better?
Neither clearly leads. Humanitix starts at Free and Universe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Humanitix or Universe?
Humanitix starts at Free and Universe at Free.
Does Humanitix or Universe run on more platforms?
Humanitix runs on Web, Ios, Android. Universe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Humanitix for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Humanitix best used for?
Humanitix is most often used for selling tickets for events with proceeds directed to charity, running free event registrations at no cost, managing attendee lists and check in for community events. Of those, selling tickets for events with proceeds directed to charity and running free event registrations at no cost are not what Universe is typically brought in for.
What can Humanitix do that Universe cannot?
Humanitix covers Registration, Seating charts, Reporting, Zapier. Universe covers Event pages, Guest lists, Analytics, Facebook. Both handle Ticketing, Check-in app, Stripe, PayPal.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Universe: What platforms does Universe support?

Universe is available on web, iOS, and Android, with support across 25 countries and 9 languages. Organizers can accept online, mobile, onsite, kiosk, and print-at-home tickets.

Source
Universe: Does Universe integrate with other tools?

Yes. Universe integrates with 5,000+ partner applications through Zapier, allowing automation of ticket sales data to CRM, invoicing, and other business tools without code.

Source
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