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ADGEvents vs Eventbrite: ticketing fees and ongoing operations
Compare ADGEvents and Eventbrite on US ticketing fees, registration, ongoing team workflows, and the total cost of your event. Start with the work your team needs to do, then compare the relevant plans and setup requirements.
| What to compare | ADGEvents | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Commercial and verified nonprofit free plans are available with limits.
| Published US standard pricing: 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per paid ticket, plus 2.9% payment processing per order. Free tickets have no ticketing fees. Other markets and agreements may differ. |
| Registration | Event pages, registration, and QR check-in. Paid tickets require approved Stripe Connect setup. Free-plan site fees also apply to paid tickets. | Public event listings, ticket sales, and organizer tools. Its marketplace is part of the offering. |
| Team and travel workflows | Tasks, schedules, CRM, traveler records, rooming, and itineraries are available according to plan. Live flight/hotel purchasing, donations, and installment plans are unavailable. | Compare ticket distribution with your ongoing task, CRM, itinerary, and rooming needs. Additional marketing products may cost extra. |
Make the comparison practical.
Include Eventbrite when public event discovery and a ticket storefront are priorities. Compare total fees even when attendees pay them; passing on fees changes who pays, not whether fees exist.
- Use the same event, attendee count, and team size in each demonstration.
- Include subscription, ticketing, processing, extra seats, and setup in the budget.
- Ask each vendor to demonstrate essential workflows before committing.
Pricing is based on publicly available information as of September 23, 2026; confirm current terms with each vendor. Quote-based or unpublished prices have not been estimated. This comparison is prepared by ADGEvents, which is not affiliated with Eventbrite. Source: Eventbrite public pricing and product information.