The Best Free Eventbrite Alternative
Pay 75% Less in Fees
Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket plus processing fees — totalling 10-14% of your revenue. Who's In charges a flat 2.7% on paid events. Free events are always free. No monthly subscription, no per-ticket surcharges.
By Craig Pollard, Founder & CEO · Reviewed July 2026
Is Who's In a free Eventbrite alternative?
Who's In is a free Eventbrite alternative for event organisers. Key differences: 2.7% flat fee on paid events — free events cost $0. Ticket money goes to your own Stripe account at the moment of sale. Unlimited events, RSVPs, automatic waitlists and QR check-in are free; paid tickets are a flat 2.7% plus Stripe processing, with no per-ticket fees.
Why Organizers Are Switching from Eventbrite
Eventbrite is powerful for large public conferences, but organizers running classes, meetups, and community events are switching to Who's In to keep more of their ticket revenue.
10-14% total fees (service + processing + payment)
2.7% flat fee on paid events — free events cost $0
Funds held until after event ends
Ticket money goes to your own Stripe account at the moment of sale
Custom branding, QR check-in gated behind $15-100/mo Pro plan
Every feature free — QR check-in, branding, analytics, waitlists
Guests must create Eventbrite accounts to RSVP
RSVP with just a name — no guest accounts needed
No WhatsApp sharing or reminders
WhatsApp-native sharing and reminder notifications
Apple Wallet passes only
Apple + Google Wallet event passes included free
Who's In vs Eventbrite at a Glance
| Feature | Who's In | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Paid ticket fees | 2.7% flat | 3.7% + $1.79/ticket (2026) |
| Free events | Free — no feature gates | Free, key features gated to paid plans |
| Fee refunded when you refund a ticket | Yes — automatic | Service fees non-refundable in most cases |
| Payout timing | Direct to your Stripe account as tickets sell | Standard payouts after the event ends |
| Guest account required | No — RSVP with just a name | Email verification required |
| Automatic waitlist | Free | Pro plan only |
| Recurring events | Free | Pro plan only |
| QR check-in | Free | Paid plans |
| Wallet passes (Apple & Google) | Free | No |
| Public event discovery marketplace | No | Yes — 93M users |
What Organizers Say
"Using for events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this has been a lifesaver. The auto-waitlist feature is brilliant."
Ahmed
Events in the UAE · Customer review
"Managing events and waitlist was a breeze, will use regularly. Payments were easy to set up too."
Lou SE
Paid events · Customer review
"Very efficient and user friendly. Makes it easy to organize events without forcing people to download an app."
Sofie S Stockholm
Events in Sweden · Customer review
Everything You Need for Community Events — Without the Complexity
- Paid ticketing via Stripe at 2.7% flat — no per-ticket surcharges
- Ticket money transferred to your own Stripe account at the moment of sale
- QR code check-in at the door — included on every event
- Automatic waitlist with instant promotion
- Recurring event auto-creation
- WhatsApp-native event sharing and reminders
- Apple & Google Wallet event passes
- Custom branding — free, no Pro plan needed
- Email + push notification reminders
- Real-time analytics dashboard — free
- RSVP with just a name — no guest accounts
- LinkedIn verified organizer badges
- Attendee export (CSV)
- Mobile-first PWA — no app download needed
- Event photo album — up to 10 images with lightbox, included on every event
- Downloadable documents — PDFs, agendas, waivers (up to 3 files, free)
- Organiser socials — 8 platforms auto-synced (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit)
What We Don't Have (On Purpose)
- ×10-14% fee stack (service fee + processing fee + payment processing)
- ×Funds held hostage until after your event ends
- ×Features locked behind $15-100/month Pro subscription
- ×Mandatory guest account creation that kills conversions
- ×93-million-user public event marketplace (see "When Eventbrite still makes sense" below)
We're focused on giving organizers the lowest fees and simplest experience — not building a marketplace. If you need Eventbrite's public discovery, you can still list there and manage RSVPs on Who's In.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Eventbrite
How much can I save switching from Eventbrite to Who's In▼
For a 100-person event at $25/ticket, Eventbrite charges approximately $271.50 in total fees (service fee + processing fee + payment processing). Who's In charges $67.50 (2.7% flat). That's a saving of $204 per event. For organizers running monthly events, that's over $2,400/year back in your pocket.
Does Who's In hold my funds like Eventbrite does?▼
No. Who's In uses Stripe Connect for payments: ticket money, minus the 2.7%, is transferred to your own Stripe account at the moment of sale. Payouts follow your Stripe account's schedule: new accounts start with a 7-day delay, which drops to 2 days after 30 days of clean history. Eventbrite holds your funds until after the event ends — sometimes up to 5 business days after. For organizers who need cash flow for supplies and venue deposits, payouts that don't wait for the event to end make a real difference.
Can I use QR check-in and custom branding without paying extra?▼
Yes. Every feature on Who's In is free — QR check-in, custom branding, analytics, waitlists, recurring events, and wallet passes. Eventbrite locks QR check-in and custom branding behind their Pro plan, which costs $15-100/month depending on your tier.
Will I lose the ability to be discovered on Eventbrite's marketplace?▼
Who's In doesn't have a public event marketplace like Eventbrite's 93-million-user platform. If public discovery is critical for your events (large public concerts, conferences, festivals), Eventbrite's marketplace is genuinely valuable. Many organizers list on Eventbrite for discovery but use Who's In for actual RSVP management to save on fees.
How do I switch from Eventbrite to Who's In▼
Three simple steps: 1) Sign up free on Who's In (takes 30 seconds), 2) Create your event (under 2 minutes — paste your details from Eventbrite), 3) Share your new Who's In link with your community via WhatsApp, email, or social media. Most organizers transition their audience in 1-2 events.
Stop Losing 10-14% to Platform Fees
Create your first event free. Only pay 2.7% when you charge for tickets.
No credit card • No monthly fee • No signup required for guests