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.
Last updated: 2 April 2026
TL;DR — Eventbrite vs Who's In
Who's In is a free alternative to Eventbrite for community event organisers. Key differences: 2.7% flat fee on paid events — free events cost $0. Instant payouts via Stripe — your money, your schedule. No credit card required, no guest accounts needed, and all features are included free (2.7% fee on paid events only).
Why Organizers Are Switching from Eventbrite
Eventbrite is powerful for large public conferences, but thousands of 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
Instant payouts via Stripe — your money, your schedule
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
What Organizers Say After Switching
"I was losing $271 per event to Eventbrite fees on my monthly cooking workshops. With Who's In, the same 100-person event costs me $67.50. That's $204 back in my pocket every single month."
Sarah K.
Cooking Workshop Organizer, Chicago
"Eventbrite held my funds for two weeks after every event. With Who's In and Stripe, I get paid instantly. For a small business running weekly classes, that cash flow difference is everything."
Marcus D.
Fitness Class Instructor, London
"I was paying $29/month for Eventbrite Pro just to use QR check-in. On Who's In, it's free. The waitlist is smarter too — automatically promotes the next person when someone cancels."
Anika P.
Community Event Organizer
Everything You Need for Community Events — Without the Complexity
- Paid ticketing via Stripe at 2.7% flat — no per-ticket surcharges
- Instant payouts — never wait for your money
- QR code check-in at the door — free 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
- Multi-language support (12+ languages)
- RSVP with just a name — no guest accounts
- LinkedIn verified organizer badges
- Attendee export (CSV)
- Mobile-first PWA — no app download needed
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, which means you get instant payouts directly to your bank account. 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, instant payouts 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 fees • No signup required for guests
