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Venue Pulse vs Eventbrite

Event ticketing and discovery platform. See how it compares to Venue Pulse's free venue booking software.

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Venue Pulse

Free venue booking

FREE

No monthly fees. No transaction fees. No contracts. Free forever for venues.

  • Calendar management
  • Artist discovery
  • Booking workflows
  • Booker connections
  • No hidden fees
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Eventbrite

Event ticketing and discovery platform

Free + 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket

Free to list events, but significant per-ticket fees. Fees can eat into margins for smaller shows.

  • Ticket sales
  • Event discovery
  • Marketing tools
  • Check-in app
  • Analytics

What is Eventbrite?

Eventbrite is primarily a ticketing platform that also offers event discovery. While not a booking platform, many venues use it for ticket sales.

Best For

Venues needing ticketing, not booking management

Eventbrite Features

  • Ticket sales
  • Event discovery
  • Marketing tools
  • Check-in app
  • Analytics
  • Integrations

Eventbrite Limitations

  • High per-ticket fees
  • Not a booking platform
  • No artist-venue matching
  • No calendar management
  • Focused on ticketing, not booking

Why Venues Switch from Eventbrite to Venue Pulse

Save Money

Stop paying Free + 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket per month. Venue Pulse is completely free for venues—no hidden fees, ever.

Discover Artists

Our platform connects you with emerging artists actively looking for venues like yours.

Simple Setup

Get started in minutes, not days. No complex onboarding or training required.

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