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Hi.Events charges 1.25% + $0.60 per paid ticket. Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79. You get the same ticket types, promo codes and QR check-in, and you're paid as tickets sell through your own Stripe account.

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Selling 250 tickets at $30? You'd keep $481 more than on Eventbrite.

§ 01 · Organizers

Why organizers move to Hi.Events

We’ve used Hi.Events now for a few events and really love it. It’s also been fun to see improvements roll out as we go. We’re definitely never going back to Eventbrite.
Firestorm BooksCo-op bookstore & event space
As our exclusive ticketing and event management partner, JuliaCon Global 2026 would literally not be possible without their support. If you have bought your ticket, you have already got a taste of the smooth registration experience.
JuliaConThe Julia programming language conference
§ 02 · Fees

Keep more of every ticket you sell

$0 for organizers. Pass the 1.25% + $0.60 fee to buyers or absorb it yourself. No monthly fee, no contract.

ADMIT ONE
Ticket price$30
Tickets sold250
Hi.Events · 1.25% + $0.60$244
Eventbrite · 3.7% + $1.79$725
Extra money you keep$481on 250 tickets at $30 each, vs. EventbriteStart selling for free →

Illustrative comparison of platform fees only; payment processing is charged on top by both platforms. Self-hosted Hi.Events has no platform fees. See the full fee comparison →

§ 03 · Compared

Hi.Events vs Eventbrite

Where the two differ, and where they don't.

FeatureEventbriteHi.Events
Platform fee per paid ticket3.7% + $1.791.25% + $0.60
Card processing2.9% on top in the US; included elsewhereStripe's standard rate, on top
Free eventsFreeFree
When you're paidAfter the event, by defaultAs tickets sell
Payment processorEventbrite PaymentsYour own Stripe account
Your attendee list stays privateNo Yes
Your branding at checkoutLimited Yes
Embed checkout on your site Yes Yes
Promo codes and capacity limits Yes Yes
QR check-in app Yes Yes
Listed in a consumer marketplace YesNo
Open sourceNo Yes
§ 04 · FAQ

Before you switch

How do the fees compare?
Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket in the US, 5.9% + €0.79 in Ireland, 6.95% + £0.59 in the UK and 5.35% + A$1.19 in Australia. Hi.Events charges 1.25% plus a small fixed amount everywhere: 60¢, €0.50, 45p or A$0.85. In the US Eventbrite adds 2.9% payment processing on top; elsewhere its fee includes it. On Hi.Events you pay Stripe's standard card rate separately, and the calculator on this page counts it on our side wherever Eventbrite's fee already covers it. Both platforms let you pass the fee to buyers or absorb it.Fee calculator →Eventbrite fees explained →
Can I move my events over from Eventbrite?
Yes, and most organizers do it between events. Recreating an event takes a few minutes, then you point your ticket links at the new page. Existing orders stay on Eventbrite while new sales run through Hi.Events.
When do I get paid?
You connect your own Stripe account and card payments settle into it directly as tickets sell. We never hold your money. Eventbrite pays out after the event by default.Connecting Stripe →
Do attendees need an account or an app?
No. They check out on your event page, get their ticket by email with a QR code, and you scan it at the door with the check-in app.
What about free events?
Free tickets carry no platform fee. You only pay when a paid ticket sells, and there is no monthly fee or contract.
Is Hi.Events really open source?
Yes, under the AGPL licence. Most organizers use the hosted version so they never touch a server, but the code is public and you can self-host it if you prefer.View on GitHub →

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Free events cost nothing. Paid tickets are 1.25% + $0.60, with no monthly fee and no contract — see the full pricing.