Event Management Software Comparison

GuestlistOnline
vs Eventbrite

Two different tools for two different jobs. See how they compare on features, pricing, and which is right for your event.

Free up to 50 guests
No credit card required
No platform fees
Side by side

Feature comparison

An honest look at how the two platforms compare.

FeatureGuestlistOnlineEventbrite
Guest list management
Full management with import, filters, tags, and dietary tracking
Basic attendee list
RSVP collection
Free, no account needed for guests
Requires Eventbrite account or checkout flow
QR code check-in
Built-in with offline mode
Eventbrite Organizer app
Payment processing
Stripe direct — you control payouts
Eventbrite Payments — platform controls payouts
Platform fees
No platform fees on free events
Service fees on all tickets
Custom branding
Full white-label — your brand, no badges
Eventbrite-branded pages
Promoter tracking
Built-in with commission management
Not available
Gift fund
Built-in for weddings and celebrations
Not available
Marketplace listing
Private — your event, your data
Public marketplace (discoverable by anyone)
Pricing
Free up to 50 guests; €19.99/event or €29/month
Free for free events; 3.7% + €0.79 per paid ticket
Best for
Private events, weddings, clubs, invite-only
Public ticketed events, large concerts

Eventbrite fees shown for EU market. Fees vary by country and plan. Data accurate as of April 2026.

Key differences

What sets them apart

The details that matter when choosing between the two.

Your data, your brand

GuestlistOnline is fully white-label. No 'Powered by' badges, no public marketplace listing. Eventbrite puts your event in their marketplace where anyone can find it — useful for some, a problem for private events.

No platform fees

GuestlistOnline charges a flat fee per event or per month — not a percentage of every ticket. Eventbrite takes a cut of every ticket sold. For events with 50+ paid tickets, the difference compounds fast.

Built for guest lists

GuestlistOnline focuses on guest management: RSVPs, dietary tracking, check-in, promoter links, and seating. Eventbrite focuses on public ticket sales. Different tools for different jobs.

When to use Eventbrite instead

If you want public discovery and marketplace exposure — a concert, a public workshop, a community meetup — Eventbrite's marketplace is a genuine advantage. If you want control over your guest experience and data, GuestlistOnline is the better fit.

FAQ

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about GuestlistOnline vs Eventbrite.

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