The #1 Eventbrite Alternative

The Eventbrite AlternativeWith 78% Lower Fees

Stop overpaying on platform fees. Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket vs Eventbrite's 3.7% + $1.79. Same features, fraction of the cost.

Eventbrite Fee

3.7% + $1.79

Hi.Events Fee

0.75% + 40¢

You Save

79%

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$50
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Eventbrite Fee

3.7% + $1.79

Hi.Events Fee

0.75% + 40¢

Both platforms let you pass fees to buyers or absorb them yourself. The difference is the fee amount—Hi.Events is 79% cheaper.

Eventbrite total fees

$1820.00

$3.64/ticket

Hi.Events total fees

$387.50

$0.78/ticket

Your savings (79% less)

$1432.50

$2.87/ticket saved

On a $50 ticket: Eventbrite charges $3.64, Hi.Events charges just $0.78. That's 78% less per ticket.

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Why Event Organizers Switch

Everything you love about Eventbrite. None of what you don't.

Hi.Events was built by event organizers who were frustrated with high fees and platform lock-in. Here's why thousands are making the switch.

Up to 78% Lower Fees

Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket. Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79. On a $30 ticket, that's $0.63 vs $2.90—keep more per ticket sold.

78%Lower fees

Instant Payouts via Stripe

Stop waiting days or weeks for your money. With Stripe Connect, funds hit your account immediately after each sale.

InstantPayouts

Your Data, Your Customers

Your attendees are YOUR customers, not ours. Export your data anytime. We never send marketing emails to your attendees.

100%Ownership

Fully Brandable

Customize your event pages with your brand colors, logo, and styling. Create a seamless experience that matches your brand.

YourBrand

Self-Host for Free

Want complete control? Host Hi.Events on your own servers for free. It's fully open source under AGPL.

FreeSelf-hosted

Simple & Intuitive

Create events in minutes, not hours. Our clean interface means less time wrestling with software and more time promoting your event.

5 minSetup time
Feature Comparison

Hi.Events vs Eventbrite: Full Comparison

See exactly how we stack up against Eventbrite on the features that matter most.

Feature
Eventbrite
Hi.Events
Platform fee per ticket
3.7% + $1.79
0.75% + 40¢
Instant payouts
Full data ownership
Fully brandable checkout
Self-host option
Open source
QR code check-in
Promo codes
Capacity management
Email notifications
Attendee messaging
No marketing emails to your attendees

Hi.Events offers all the features you need, plus exclusive benefits like white-label branding, instant payouts, and a free self-hosted option—all at significantly lower fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about switching from Eventbrite?

Everything you need to know about making the switch to Hi.Events.

Hi.Events offers 78% lower platform fees, instant payouts via Stripe, full ownership of your customer data, fully brandable checkout, and a free self-hosted option. Unlike Eventbrite, we never send marketing emails to your attendees.

Hi.Events charges 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket. Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket. On a $50 ticket, that's $0.78 vs $3.64—78% less. Both platforms let you pass fees to buyers or absorb them. Free events are 100% free on both.

Yes! You can easily set up your events on Hi.Events. Creating events is quick and simple—most organizers are up and running within 5 minutes.

Yes, and better! With Hi.Events, payouts via Stripe Connect are truly instant. You get paid immediately when tickets are sold, not days or weeks later.

Yes. Hi.Events is fully open source under AGPL and free to self-host on your own servers. You'll only pay payment processing fees to Stripe. The free version includes a "Powered by Hi.Events" link. Commercial licenses are available if you want to remove branding.

Hi.Events offers fully brandable checkout, instant Stripe payouts, complete data ownership with no marketing to your attendees, and an open-source self-hosted option. Plus fees that are 78% lower.

Yes! Hi.Events is built on modern, battle-tested infrastructure. We handle high-volume events reliably. Our QR check-in system even works offline, ensuring you're never stuck at the door.

Hi.Events integrates directly with Stripe, giving you your own Stripe account with full control. This means instant access to funds and complete transparency over your payment processing.

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70%
Lower fees
Instant
Payouts
100%
Data ownership
Free
Self-host option