Eventbrite - Event Technology Platform Review

The world's largest self-service ticketing platform for live experiences.

Eventbrite is a global self-service ticketing platform for live experiences that allows anyone to create, share, find, and attend events. From music festivals and marathons to conferences and community rallies, Eventbrite powers millions of events annually. The platform offers robust tools for event creation, ticket sales, promotion, and attendee management. With its marketplace model, Eventbrite also helps attendees discover events in their area. The platform supports both free and paid events, with a variety of ticket types including general admission, VIP, early bird, and group tickets.

Key Features

• Online ticketing
• Event discovery marketplace
• Mobile check-in
• Custom event pages
• Email marketing
• Analytics dashboard
• Reserved seating
• Multi-event management
• API access
• Social sharing

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Large built-in audience marketplace
• Free for free events
• Excellent mobile app
• Strong integrations ecosystem

Cons

• Fees can add up for paid events
• Limited customization on free plan
• Customer support can be slow
• Marketplace competition for visibility

Best For

Small to mid-size event organizers looking for an easy-to-use ticketing platform with built-in event discovery.

Pricing

Free for free events. Paid events: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket. Professional plans from $29/mo.