Eventbrite Alternatives (2026): 10 Event Registration Tools

Eventbrite is the name most people think of when they want to put an event online. It's well known, buyers recognise it, and it covers a lot of ground. But it isn't the only way to take registrations, and it won't suit every host. A village hall quiz, a developer meetup and a theatre season don't need the same thing.

Maybe you want a simple page for a free evening. Maybe you want to sell tickets from your own website, or run the system on your own server. This page lists ten Eventbrite alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. Everything here comes from each tool's own website, and nothing here is a ranking. If you're also planning how to promote your event, my guides to email marketing platform alternatives and tools for scheduling your social posts are worth a look.

Eventbrite alternatives side by side

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a permanent free plan, a free tier, or free use for events with no ticket charge. Plans change, and some features sit on higher plans, so check the current details before you move your event across.

Tool	Type of platform	Good for	Free plan
Billetto	Ticketing platform	Ticket widgets and door scanning	Yes
Eventzilla	Registration platform	Registration forms and agendas	Yes
Fienta	Ticketing platform	Free events with scanning and lists	Yes
Humanitix	Ticketing platform	Community and charity events	Yes
Luma	Event page and invite tool	Meetups and community gatherings	Yes
pretix	Open source ticketing	Teams wanting control of their setup	Yes
RSVPify	RSVP and registration tool	Parties, weddings and small events	Yes
Ticket Tailor	Box office software	Selling from your own website	Yes
TicketSource	Ticketing platform	Theatres, venues and societies	Yes
Tito	Registration and check-in	Conferences and developer events	Yes

Ten Eventbrite alternatives, A to Z

Billetto

Best for: Organisers who want a ticket widget for their own website, a scanning app for the door and a simple route for free events.

Eventzilla

Best for: Conference and workshop organisers who want registration forms, agendas and attendee lists in one place, with free events welcome.

Fienta

Best for: Small organisers who want confirmations, ticket scanning and printable participant lists, including for events with no ticket charge.

Humanitix

Best for: Community groups and schools who want a ticketing platform with a host app for scanning tickets at the door.

Luma

Best for: Community hosts who want a clean event page, guest invites and email reminders, with a basic plan for unlimited events.

pretix

Best for: Technical teams who like open source software and want to run ticketing on their own server or use the hosted version.

RSVPify

Best for: Hosts of parties, weddings and club evenings who want guest lists and RSVPs, with a free tier for smaller guest lists.

Ticket Tailor

Best for: Independent venues and organisers who want to embed a box office on their own site and use a check-in app for the door.

TicketSource

Best for: Theatres, societies and venues, especially in the UK, who want seating plans, e-tickets and a box office team behind them.

Tito

Best for: Organisers of conferences and workshops who want straightforward registration and check-in, and free tickets when an event is free.

How to choose between Eventbrite alternatives

Start with the guest's side of the story. Picture someone who has just seen your event on their phone. How do they find the page, what do they have to fill in, and what do they receive afterwards? Then think about your side: who needs to see the guest list, and who is standing at the door on the night?

• Registration questions. Can you ask for dietary needs, session choices or group sizes without making the form feel like homework?
• Check-in. Look for a scanning app or a printable list, and ask whether it works if the venue's wifi drops.
• Your own website. Some tools give you a hosted page, others let you embed ticketing on your own site. Decide which suits how you already work.
• Reminders and updates. You'll want to message everyone if the room or time changes.
• Seating and capacity. A general admission evening is simpler than a numbered seating plan, so check what each tool supports.
• Exporting your guest list. You should always be able to take your attendee data with you.

Which kind of Eventbrite alternative suits you

• Event page and invite tools suit meetups, supper clubs and community gatherings where a friendly page matters more than a seating plan.
• Box office software suits venues, theatres and societies that sell tickets season after season.
• Registration platforms suit conferences and workshops with agendas, sessions and attendee lists.
• RSVP tools suit parties, weddings and club evenings where you mostly need a headcount.
• Open source ticketing suits teams with a technical friend who want to control where their data lives.

If your guest list is turning into a spreadsheet maze, my guide to Airtable alternatives for trackers shows other ways to keep it tidy.

Before you switch from Eventbrite: a simple checklist

1. Write down what your current event page says: title, description, date, venue and any questions you ask.
2. Export your guest list before you change anything, and keep it somewhere safe.
3. Set up the same event in the new tool and send a test registration to yourself.
4. Check the confirmation email and the ticket or QR code on a phone.
5. Update the link on your website, social profiles and email signature.
6. Tell existing guests if anything changes, and keep the old page running until the event has finished.

If you take bookings for one-to-one sessions as well as events, my round-up of Calendly alternatives covers that side of things.

Mistakes people make when choosing Eventbrite alternatives

• Choosing a tool for one feature, then finding the plan they picked doesn't include it.
• Skipping the test registration and letting a real guest find the problem.
• Asking too many questions on the form, so people give up before they finish.
• Forgetting to check what the guest receives, and whether the ticket works on a phone.
• Leaving an old event link on a website page or in an old email.

Getting guests to your event once the page is live

A good event page is only half the job. People need to hear about it more than once, in more than one place. Send a short email to your list, post the link on your social profiles, and ask a few friendly regulars to share it. Mention the date and the one thing that makes the evening worth leaving the house for.

If you send emails often, my guide to Mailchimp alternatives can help you pick a tool for the reminders too.

Do you make event ticketing or registration software? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

A quick checklist for your Eventbrite alternatives shortlist

Pick two tools that match the kind of event you run. Set up one real event in each, register yourself from your phone and ask a friend to do the same. Keep the one that feels easy for guests and for you, and don't close your old account until the event is safely over.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative for hosting events online?

Yes. Several tools on this page describe a free plan or free use for events with no ticket charge on their own websites. Limits vary, so check the current plan details before you commit.

Can I move my guest list to a new event tool?

Often you can import a spreadsheet of names and emails, but it depends on the tool. Export what you can from your old account first, and keep a copy of every confirmed guest.

Do I need ticketing software for a small event?

Not always. A simple RSVP page may be enough for a party or a club night. Once you have several ticket types, a venue limit or a door list to manage, dedicated software saves a lot of back and forth.

What should a good check-in process include?

A scanning app or a printed list, a way to handle late changes, and someone who knows how to use it. Test it before the night, ideally with a few friends arriving at once.

How early should I publish my event page?

As early as you can once the date and venue are settled. Guests plan ahead, and an early page gives you time to send reminders and spread the word.