Checkin vs Eventbrite
Checkin
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Eventbrite
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| Figure | Checkin | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Event Management Software | 8.4 (#45) | 9.4 (#1) |
| API | The integrations page says an API is available for custom integrations and workflows. | Developers can request an Eventbrite API key from account settings and use OAuth redirect URIs for third-party applications. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The site lists integrations with HubSpot, Mailchimp, Mailmojo, Norsk Interaktiv, Zoom, Teams, and Zapier. | The Zapier integration connects Eventbrite attendee data to more than 4,000 apps, including Mailchimp, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Sheets, Slack and Asana. |
| Registration | Organizers can create branded registration forms and embed them on their websites. | Organizers can create event pages, define multiple free or paid ticket types, customize registration questions and publish mobile-friendly registration flows. |
| Security | The security page states that data is encrypted in transit and storage, with backups in AWS EU Ireland and on-premise in Norway, regular security audits, two-factor authentication, and access logging. | Eventbrite states that it complies with PCI DSS 4.0.1 Level 1 as both a merchant and service provider. |
| Support | Free self-service support includes a help center, training materials, AI assistant, contact form, tips emails, and system status; Premium Support is listed at NOK 995/month with a six-month commitment. | The pricing page lists a Help Center and email support, plus 24/7 chat support for paid events. |
| Ticketing | Yes | The platform supports timed entry, reserved seating, custom tickets, embedded checkout, promo codes, early-bird tickets and group tickets. |
Plans
Checkin
- Free events€1 a month
- Paid events€1 a month
- Free Events€1, paid once
- Paid Events€1, paid once
- Customized AgreementsPriced on request
Eventbrite
- Free event publishingFree
- Eventbrite Premium$69 a month
- Free event publishingFree
- Free eventsFree
- Eventbrite Pro$15 a month
- Eventbrite Premium$69 a month
- Paid ticketingPrice not published
- Paid ticketingPrice not published
In their own words
Eventbrite
Eventbrite helps organizers create event pages, sell tickets, promote events, manage attendees, and review results. Promotion options include marketplace visibility, email campaigns, Facebook and Instagram ad tools, promo codes, smart audiences, and reporting; organizer tools also list AI event creation. The attendee app supports event discovery, registration, and ticket access on iPhone and Android. The Organizer app adds QR ticket scanning, check-in, and on-site ticket sales on iOS and Android. The app marketplace lists more than 100 apps, and documented integrations include Mailchimp and Zoom. The Zoom integration is limited to online, non-recurring events and does not support government Zoom accounts. Free event publishing costs nothing, with unlimited publishing and no ticket fees for free tickets. Eventbrite Premium costs $69 a month or $708 a year; availability varies by country. US fees for paid tickets are 3.7% plus $1.79 per ticket, with 2.9% per order for payment processing. Free events can be any size.