Eventbrite vs Wisembly
Eventbrite
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| Figure | Eventbrite | Wisembly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | €79/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 7 |
| Spec score · Event Management Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.9 (#77) |
| Check-in | The Organizer app scans QR-code tickets, supports manual lookup, validates or checks out attendees and shows live attendance information. | Digital or printable PDF QR-code badges can be scanned using Wisembly’s application for in-person entry management. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Security | Eventbrite states that it complies with PCI DSS 4.0.1 Level 1 as both a merchant and service provider. | Wisembly says its platform is audited annually and that it provides audit reports. |
| Support | The pricing page lists a Help Center and email support, plus 24/7 chat support for paid events. | Wisembly says experts provide dedicated support and lists online assistance and a telephone contact number. |
| Ticketing | The platform supports timed entry, reserved seating, custom tickets, embedded checkout, promo codes, early-bird tickets and group tickets. | Yes |
Plans
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
Wisembly
- Webinar€79 a month
- In-Person€129 a month
- Business€199 a month
- Webinaire€79 a month
- Présentiel€129 a month
- Business€199 a month
- One ShotPriced on request
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.
Wisembly
Wisembly is a platform for organizing in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Organizers can publish an event website, collect registrations, schedule email campaigns and track responses in real time. Live participation tools include chat, moods, word clouds, quizzes and polls. Reports show participation rate, engagement rate and interaction counts after an event. For physical entry, Wisembly’s application scans digital or printable PDF QR-code badges. An online control room provides scenes, customized layouts, visual backgrounds and live speaker management. Wisembly describes events ranging from 10 to 10,000 participants, while Webinaire, Présentiel and Business list maximums of 1,000 and One Shot lists up to 10,000. Plans include Webinaire at €79.00 per month, Présentiel at €129.00 per month and Business at €199 a month, all excluding tax; One Shot has no listed price. There is no free plan.