Eventbrite alternatives for event planners
Eventbrite is built to sell tickets and help people find events. Planners running events for clients often need budgets, vendors and guest messaging too.
Our verdict
your event is public and you rely on its marketplace to bring in ticket buyers.
you run events for clients and need ticketing alongside budgets, vendors and WhatsApp messaging, with no platform fee on Pro.
Fees at a glance
| Platform | Ticket fee to organiser | Monthly price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eventbrite (UK) | 6.95% + £0.59 per paid ticket | Free to publish | Public events that need discovery |
| Eventbrite (US) | 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order | Free to publish; optional Pro tools | Public events that need discovery |
| Attend Basic | 5% platform fee plus Paystack or Stripe fee | Free (up to 2 events) | Individuals and small events |
| Attend Pro | No platform fee; Paystack or Stripe fee only | $29 a month | Planners running several client events |
| Tix Africa | Per-ticket fee on paid events | Free for free events | Ticketed events in Nigeria, Ghana and the UK |
Sources, checked 22 October 2026: Ticket Tailor on Eventbrite UK fees; TickPick on Eventbrite 2026 fees; The Ticketing Business on Tix Africa. Prices change, so check each provider's own pricing before deciding.
What a planner needs beyond tickets
- A budget per event with spend tracked by category. Attend's budget tracker.
- Vendors saved once and tracked as booked, pending or paid. Vendor management.
- Invited guests as well as ticket buyers on the same list.
- WhatsApp and SMS for guests who don't read email. WhatsApp invitations.
- Several clients kept apart in one account.
When Eventbrite is still the better choice
If your event is public and you rely on people discovering it through a marketplace, Eventbrite's audience is its main strength. Attend does not run a public event marketplace. Many planners use a marketplace for discovery and Attend for running the event.
Payments in Nigeria
Attend processes payments through Paystack in Nigeria and Stripe elsewhere, so Nigerian organisers can sell tickets in naira.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Eventbrite alternative for event planners?
Attend suits planners who need ticketing plus budgets, vendors and WhatsApp messaging for client events, with no platform fee on Pro. For public events that depend on discovery, a marketplace such as Eventbrite or Tix Africa may suit better.
How much does Eventbrite charge in the UK?
Ticket Tailor reports Eventbrite's UK fee as 6.95% plus £0.59 per paid ticket in 2026. Check Eventbrite's own pricing page for your event.
Does Attend charge ticket fees?
Basic charges a 5% platform fee on paid tickets. Pro and Custom have no platform fee. Paystack or Stripe fees apply on every plan.