Software · head to head
Peatix vs Brella
The short version
- Only Peatix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure; Brella limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms
- They diverge on capability: Peatix covers Ticketing, Brella covers AI matchmaking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Peatix and Brella actually diverge.
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 Peatix
- Ticketing
- Event discovery
- Community building
- Analytics
- Check-in app
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Google Analytics
Only in Brella
- AI matchmaking
- 1:1 meeting scheduler
- Intent data
- Sponsor promotion
- Analytics dashboard
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Eventbrite
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Peatix
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Brella
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Peatix
- Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
- Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
- Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms
Brella
- Limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms
- No trial version available
- English language only, no multilingual support
- Pricing not transparent; custom quotes only without public pricing
Pricing, plan by plan
Peatix
Free- FreeFree
- Free events
- Basic ticketing
- Event discovery
- Paid EventsFree
- 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
- Full features
- Payouts
Brella
$2500/event- Essential$2500/event
- AI matchmaking
- 1:1 meetings
- Event app
- Professional$5000/event
- Advanced matching
- Sponsor features
- Analytics
- Enterprise$10000/event
- Custom development
- API access
- White-label
Which should you pick?
Choose Peatix if
- You need ticketing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want event discovery.
Questions people ask
- Is Peatix or Brella better?
- Neither clearly leads. Peatix starts at Free and Brella at $2500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Peatix or Brella?
- Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Peatix and $2500/event for Brella.
- Does Peatix or Brella run on more platforms?
- Peatix runs on Web, Ios, Android. Brella runs on Web.
- Can I use Peatix for free?
- Yes. Peatix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brella starts at $2500/event.
- What is Peatix best used for?
- Peatix is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can Peatix do that Brella cannot?
- Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Analytics. Brella covers AI matchmaking, 1:1 meeting scheduler, Intent data, Sponsor promotion. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?
No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.
SourceBrella: Does Brella offer a free trial?
No. Brella does not offer a trial version, so potential customers cannot test the platform before committing.
SourcePeatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?
Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.
SourceBrella: How is Brella priced?
Brella uses custom, per-attendee pricing with no publicly displayed rates. The final price depends on total attendees and consulting services selected. Third-party estimates suggest $5,000 to $25,000+ per event.
SourcePeatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?
Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.
SourceBrella: What languages does Brella support?
Brella currently supports English only, which may limit international organizations or multilingual attendees.
SourceBrella: What integrations does Brella offer?
Brella integrates with event registration platforms Eventbrite, Swoogo, and Tito; CRM platforms Salesforce Data Cloud and HubSpot CRM; WooCommerce for e-commerce; and Zapier for general automation.
SourceBrella: Who is Brella best suited for?
Brella is recommended for large conferences and trade shows with 5,000+ attendees, particularly those with sponsorship inventory and investor meeting requirements.
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