Best Eventbrite Alternatives in 2026
A sourced shortlist of the top Eventbrite competitors: Eventzilla, Whova, Accelevents and Airmeet. Each is compared with Eventbrite on pricing, free plan, features and fit, using dated vendor and independent sources. No rankings and no paid placement.
- Updated 10 Nov 2026Profiles verified 11 Nov 2026
- 4 alternativesEach with a full sourced profile
- Not a rankingFit depends on your priorities
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
What are the best alternatives to Eventbrite?
The main alternatives to Eventbrite covered here are Eventzilla, Whova, Accelevents and Airmeet. Eventzilla may suit organisers wanting simple, transparent registration fees, while Whova may suit conferences wanting strong attendee networking and engagement. None is best for everyone: the right event platform depends on team size, budget and which Eventbrite limitation you are trying to solve.
Teams usually start looking beyond Eventbrite for documented reasons: fees stack to 10-15% on cheaper tickets; plans do not lower ticket fees. Eventbrite remains a reasonable fit for organisers selling public tickets who want discovery, so an alternative is not automatically better, only different.
Below, every option is compared with Eventbrite in one table, then described with its strengths, trade-offs and pricing, each taken from its own sourced profile. Anything the sources do not document is marked as unknown.
Why teams look for Eventbrite alternatives.
Each reason is a limitation documented on the Eventbrite profile, with its source cited there.
Cost and pricing
Fees stack to 10-15% on cheaper tickets.
Plan gating
Plans do not lower ticket fees.
Scope and fit
Not suited to private programmes.
According to its profile, Eventbrite may be less suited to: private corporate programmes; complex B2B conferences.
Eventbrite vs its top alternatives at a glance.
Eventbrite is shown first for reference. Summaries come from each sourced profile; suitability depends on company size, budget, use case and technical requirements.
| Product | Best for | Pricing model | Starting price | Free plan | Event type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eventbrite (current tool) | Organisers selling public tickets who want discovery | Per-ticket fee | Free (free events) | Yes | Public ticketed | Ticket sales |
 Eventzilla | Organisers wanting simple, transparent registration fees | Per registration | $1.50/registration | Free events | Registration, ticketing | Simple fees |
 Whova | Conferences wanting strong attendee networking and engagement | Quote | Quote | Free tickets only | Conferences | Networking |
 Accelevents | Teams wanting published pricing for in-person and hybrid events | Per event / annual | $7,500 (one event) | No | In-person, virtual, hybrid | Published pricing |
 Airmeet | Teams running interactive virtual events and webinars | Tiers + quote | $167/mo (annual) | No | Virtual, hybrid | Interactive virtual events |
Each Eventbrite alternative described.
Pricing, strengths and trade-offs are taken from each product's profile, where every point is linked to a dated source.
Eventzilla
Eventzilla · Registration and ticketing
Eventzilla is event registration and ticketing software for conferences, classes and fundraisers, with per-registration or annual pricing.
- Pricing
- Basic $1.50 per registration; Pro 1.9% + $1.50; Plus 2.9% + $1.50; annual plan from $1,999 a year (500 registrations, no per-registration fees).
- Free plan
- Yes
- Team size
- Small teams, Mid-size teams
- Simple published pricing.
- Free for free events.
- Thin enterprise workflow.
- No onsite hardware.
Whova
Whova · Event app and networking
Whova is an event management platform with a highly rated attendee app, agenda, networking, registration and exhibitor tools for conferences and trade shows.
- Pricing
- Quote only (demo required); registration has no fees on free tickets.
- Free plan
- No
- Team size
- Small teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
- Strong networking features.
- Well-reviewed mobile app.
- No published pricing.
- No venue sourcing.
Accelevents
Accelevents · All-in-one event platform
Accelevents is event management software for in-person, virtual and hybrid events, with registration, ticketing, event apps, check-in and badge printing.
- Pricing
- Professional $7,500 (one event); Business $13,500 (unlimited events); Enterprise and White Label by quote.
- Free plan
- No
- Team size
- Small teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
- Published pricing.
- All-in-one event formats.
- Billing period unclear.
- No deep venue sourcing.
Airmeet
Airmeet · Virtual events and webinars
Airmeet is a platform for virtual and hybrid events and webinars with social lounges, networking and engagement tools.
- Pricing
- Premium Webinars $167 a month annual ($199 monthly; 100 attendees); Events, Managed Events, Agency by quote.
- Free plan
- No
- Team size
- Small teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
- Social networking features.
- Published webinar price.
- Costs rise with attendees.
- No free plan or trial.
Which Eventbrite alternative should you choose?
No single alternative is best for everyone. Match the scenario to your own requirements, then test two or three options against a real process.
Consider Eventzilla if you are…
- Organisers wanting simple, transparent registration fees
- Nonprofits
- Training events
Consider Whova if you are…
- Conferences wanting strong attendee networking and engagement
- Associations
- Academic conferences
Consider Accelevents if you are…
- Teams wanting published pricing for in-person and hybrid events
- Associations
- Mid-market marketing
Consider Airmeet if you are…
- Teams running interactive virtual events and webinars
- Community events
- Agencies
Stay with Eventbrite if you are…
- Organisers selling public tickets who want discovery
- Community events
- Concerts and classes
How to switch from Eventbrite.
Moving off Eventbrite means exporting attendee, registration and payment records, rebuilding registration forms, ticket types and event websites, reconfiguring badges and apps, and reconnecting CRM and payment integrations. Switch between event cycles, not mid-registration. Run one smaller event on each shortlisted platform, or a full test registration with real payment and badge printing, before committing to an annual contract.
- Export a sample of your Eventbrite data and test an import into the new product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Compare total cost for your real seat count, including add-ons and onboarding fees.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms, renewal dates and notice periods with Eventbrite.
General guidance, not specific to any vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
Eventbrite alternatives: questions and answers
What is the best alternative to Eventbrite?
No single alternative is best for everyone. The alternatives covered here are Eventzilla, Whova, Accelevents and Airmeet. Eventzilla may suit organisers wanting simple, transparent registration fees. Whova may suit conferences wanting strong attendee networking and engagement. Accelevents may suit teams wanting published pricing for in-person and hybrid events. Test two or three against your own process before deciding.
Is there a free alternative to Eventbrite?
Yes. Eventzilla lists a free plan or free tier in its sourced profile. Free plans usually cap users, records or usage, so check the limits on each profile before relying on one.
Which Eventbrite alternative is best for small teams?
Eventzilla, Whova, Accelevents and Airmeet are documented for small teams. Eventzilla may suit organisers wanting simple, transparent registration fees. Whova may suit conferences wanting strong attendee networking and engagement. Accelevents may suit teams wanting published pricing for in-person and hybrid events.
Which Eventbrite alternatives suit larger organisations?
Whova, Accelevents and Airmeet are documented for large enterprises as well as smaller teams. Larger rollouts should also check SSO, permissions, audit logs and contract terms on each profile.
Why do teams switch from Eventbrite?
The limitations documented on the Eventbrite profile are: Fees stack to 10-15% on cheaper tickets. Plans do not lower ticket fees. Not suited to private programmes. Whether they matter depends on your team and budget.
Who should stay with Eventbrite?
Eventbrite may still suit organisers selling public tickets who want discovery; community events; concerts and classes.
Where can I compare Eventbrite with a competitor side by side?
Stack18 has head-to-head comparisons for Eventbrite vs Eventzilla, each with a feature table and pricing summary.
How were these Eventbrite alternatives chosen?
They are the products listed as alternatives on the Eventbrite profile and other products in the Event Management Software category with overlapping use cases. They are listed in the order shown, not ranked, and no vendor paid for placement. Each profile was verified on 11 Nov 2026.
Where this shortlist comes from.
- Best Event Management Software (2026): 8 Platforms Compared (updated October 2026) Dupple Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Best Cvent Alternatives in 2026 (updated 22 August 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Eventbrite fees 2026: Full breakdown for organizers (updated 28 April 2026) Checkout Page (competitor blog) Competitor Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Airmeet plans and pricing (verified June 2026) CostBench Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
Alternatives are summarised from the linked profiles and their sources: all sources for Eventbrite and the main sources for each alternative. Confirm current details with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested these products.
Evaluating Eventbrite alternatives?
Compare your shortlist side by side, read the full profiles, or talk to Stack18 if off-the-shelf software is not the answer.
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