Updated November 6, 2026
Meetup: Platform for organising local and online interest groups. People look for alternatives when they need a lower price, a free plan or a better fit for a specific job.
These 8 tools cover similar ground. Each entry explains who it suits, how pricing works and what to watch out for.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eventbrite | Organisers who want their event discovered by Eventbrite’s audience | Freemium | Yes |
| Eventzilla | Small businesses and associations running recurring events | Freemium | Yes |
| Humanitix | Organisers who want their booking fees to support good causes | Freemium | Yes |
| Luma | Community builders and startups hosting meetups and launches | Freemium | Yes |
| Partiful | Personal and casual events with friends | Free | Yes |
| Ticket Tailor | Small and mid-size organisers who want simple, low-cost ticketing | Freemium | Yes |
| TicketSpice | Organisers who want a branded event website with ticketing | Paid | No |
| Tito | Conference and community organisers who want a polished checkout | Freemium | Yes |
The best-known self-service ticketing platform, with a large built-in audience of event-goers.
Free for free events. Paid tickets: 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket plus 2.9% payment processing (US pricing). Optional Premium plan.
Who it suits: Organisers who want their event discovered by Eventbrite’s audience.
Event registration and ticketing for conferences, classes and workshops.
Free events stay free. Paid registrations: $1.50 each (Basic), 1.9% + $1.50 (Pro) or 2.9% + $1.50 (Plus). Custom annual pricing (Scale). Fees can be passed on to attendees.
Who it suits: Small businesses and associations running recurring events.
Not-for-profit ticketing platform that donates its profits to education charities.
Free events: $0. Paid tickets: 2.1% + $0.99 per ticket (1% + $0.99 for charities and schools), plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing (US pricing).
Who it suits: Organisers who want their booking fees to support good causes.
Beautiful event pages and calendars, popular for tech and community events.
Free plan: 5% platform fee on paid tickets. Luma Plus (paid subscription): 0% platform fee. Stripe processing fees apply on both.
Who it suits: Community builders and startups hosting meetups and launches.
Fun, social invitations and RSVPs for parties and casual events.
Free to use.
Who it suits: Personal and casual events with friends.
Independent ticketing with a low fixed fee per ticket.
Free tickets: $0 (up to 5,000 a year). Paid tickets: $0.85 each pay-as-you-go, or from $0.30 each with prepaid credits. 50% discount for registered charities. Card processing is separate.
Who it suits: Small and mid-size organisers who want simple, low-cost ticketing.
Customisable ticketing and event websites.
$0.99 per paid ticket (Standard), $1.49 (Premium, adds reserved seating) or $1.99 (Pro), plus standard card processing. Fees can be passed on to buyers.
Who it suits: Organisers who want a branded event website with ticketing.
Clean ticketing popular with tech conferences and meetups.
Free events: free. Paid tickets: 3% per ticket (2.5% for charity, community and non-profit events), capped at €25 per ticket, plus payment gateway fees (Stripe US: 2.9% + $0.30).
Who it suits: Conference and community organisers who want a polished checkout.
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.
Prices and features change often. Check each vendor’s website for current plans before you buy.
