Event ticketing platforms let you create an event page, sell tickets or take free registrations, collect payments and scan attendees in at the door. The biggest difference between them is fees: some charge a percentage of every ticket, others a small flat fee, and most are free for free events.
11 tools compared. Top picks first, then alphabetical. No paid placements.
The best-known self-service ticketing platform, with a large built-in audience of event-goers.
Best for: Organisers who want their event discovered by Eventbrite’s audience.
Event registration and ticketing for conferences, classes and workshops.
Best for: Small businesses and associations running recurring events.
Not-for-profit ticketing platform that donates its profits to education charities.
Best for: Organisers who want their booking fees to support good causes.
Beautiful event pages and calendars, popular for tech and community events.
Best for: Community builders and startups hosting meetups and launches.
Platform for organising local and online interest groups.
Best for: Organisers building recurring community groups.
Fun, social invitations and RSVPs for parties and casual events.
Best for: Personal and casual events with friends.
Independent ticketing with a low fixed fee per ticket.
Best for: Small and mid-size organisers who want simple, low-cost ticketing.
Customisable ticketing and event websites.
Best for: Organisers who want a branded event website with ticketing.
Clean ticketing popular with tech conferences and meetups.
Best for: Conference and community organisers who want a polished checkout.
Low-fee event ticketing with a flat price per ticket and no monthly fee.
Best for: Organisers of conventions, concerts, classes and community events who want to keep ticket fees low.
Free ticketing and fundraising platform for nonprofits, funded by optional contributions from supporters.
Best for: Nonprofits selling event tickets or running fundraisers.
