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%
Compare Eventbrite fees with Hi.Events and see your savings instantly.
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.
Start Saving NowHi.Events was built by event organizers who were frustrated with high fees and platform lock-in. Here's why thousands are making the switch.
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.
Get paid immediately when tickets sell — at no extra cost. Eventbrite offers instant payouts too, but charges a 3% fee. With Hi.Events and Stripe Connect, instant payouts are free.
Your attendees are YOUR customers, not ours. Export your data anytime. We never send marketing emails to your attendees.
Customize your event pages with your brand colors, logo, and styling. Create a seamless experience that matches your brand.
Want complete control? Host Hi.Events on your own servers for free. It's fully open source under AGPL.
Create events in minutes, not hours. Our clean interface means less time wrestling with software and more time promoting your event.
See exactly how we stack up against Eventbrite on the features that matter most.
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.
There are many Eventbrite alternatives on the market. Here's an honest breakdown of the best options by category to help you find the right fit.
Platforms that help organizers keep more of their ticket revenue.
Platforms designed for organizations that need zero or minimal fees.
Enterprise-grade platforms for conferences, expos, and large gatherings.
Platforms that let you fully brand the ticket-buying experience.
Platforms with built-in virtual event capabilities.
Not all Eventbrite alternatives are created equal. Here are the most important factors to evaluate.
Eventbrite charges a percentage fee plus a flat fee per ticket (3.7% + $1.79 in the US). Many alternatives have shifted to lower flat-rate pricing. Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket — 78% less. Ticket Tailor and TicketSpice also offer flat, predictable pricing. Self-hosting Hi.Events eliminates platform fees entirely.
Eventbrite retains attendee data and may send marketing emails to your customers. Platforms like Hi.Events and Ticket Tailor give organizers full ownership of customer data. Hi.Events never sends marketing emails to your attendees, and the self-hosted option keeps all data on your own servers.
Eventbrite offers limited branding on event pages. Alternatives like Hi.Events, TicketSpice, and Eventcube offer fully brandable checkout experiences. Hi.Events lets you customize colors, logos, and styling — or self-host for complete control over the entire ticketing experience.
Eventbrite works well as a general-purpose platform. For nonprofits, Zeffy offers zero fees. For enterprise conferences, Cvent and Whova provide specialized tools. For organizers who want low fees, full branding, and instant payouts, Hi.Events is the strongest all-around alternative.
Eventbrite's default payouts arrive days after your event ends. They do offer instant payouts, but charge a 3% fee (min $2.99) per withdrawal. Hi.Events offers free instant payouts via Stripe Connect — you get paid immediately when tickets sell, at no extra cost.
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! Both platforms offer instant payouts, but Eventbrite charges a 3% fee for theirs. With Hi.Events and Stripe Connect, instant payouts are free — you get paid immediately when tickets are sold, at no extra cost.
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 with fast, dependable QR check-in.
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.
The cheapest Eventbrite alternatives include Hi.Events (0.75% + 40¢ per ticket), TicketSpice ($0.99 per ticket), SimpleTix ($0.79 + 2%), and Ticket Tailor (flat fee per ticket). For nonprofits, Zeffy is 100% free. Hi.Events also offers a free self-hosted option, making it the only platform where you can eliminate platform fees entirely.
Zeffy is the best free option for nonprofits, charging zero fees. Hi.Events is also a strong choice — with fees of just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket, or free if you self-host. Both platforms are significantly cheaper than Eventbrite for nonprofit events.
Hi.Events offers free instant payouts via Stripe Connect — you get paid immediately when tickets are sold, at no extra cost. Eventbrite also offers instant payouts, but charges a 3% fee per withdrawal. Most other platforms hold funds until after your event.
For enterprise conferences, Cvent and Whova offer specialized tools. For large events that need low fees and full control, Hi.Events scales reliably and offers instant payouts, capacity management, and QR code check-in — all at 78% lower fees than Eventbrite.
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