Eventbrite is widely used for creating, promoting, and managing events—both online and in-person. However, its service fees (especially for paid events) and limited customization in the free version often push event organizers to explore free Eventbrite alternatives that offer greater flexibility, branding control, and lower costs.
Whether you’re running workshops, concerts, community meetups, or virtual classes, these free tools help you handle event pages, RSVPs, ticketing, and promotions without a steep price tag.
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1. Google Forms + Google Calendar
For free, small-scale event registration, Google Forms is a simple and effective tool. You can collect RSVPs, attendee details, and preferences. Combine it with Google Calendar invites for scheduling and reminders.
While it lacks automation and payment processing, it’s completely free and works seamlessly for community or internal events.
Best for: Simple event sign-ups, workshops, and non-ticketed events.
2. Ticket Tailor (Free for Free Events)
Ticket Tailor offers powerful event registration tools, including customizable ticketing pages, integrations, and analytics. It charges no fees for free events, and even for paid events, it’s one of the most affordable platforms.
You can embed registration on your own website and use Stripe or PayPal for payments.
Best for: Free events that need a professional ticketing platform without fees.
3. Splash (Free Plan Available)
Splash is a sleek event marketing platform used by brands and marketers. The free plan includes RSVP management, branded pages, and basic analytics for free events.
It’s ideal for virtual or branded corporate events, with a focus on design and promotion.
Best for: Corporate events and branded experiences with RSVP-only models.
4. Facebook Events
Facebook Events remains a powerful free tool to promote and manage public or private events. It supports RSVPs, discussion threads, event sharing, and reminders—and connects easily with your existing Facebook Page or Group.
While it’s limited in customization, it’s ideal for community-driven or local events.
Best for: Social events, local meetups, and community-focused gatherings.
5. Meetup (Free for Attendees)
Meetup is well-known for group-based community events. It’s free for attendees, but organizers must subscribe to a plan. However, if you’re managing multiple recurring events, the platform’s built-in audience and community tools make it worthwhile.
Some communities also share organizer accounts to reduce cost.
Best for: Recurring group events or classes with a built-in social network.
6. EventCreate (Free Plan)
EventCreate is an intuitive alternative to Eventbrite with beautiful templates, custom event pages, and RSVP collection. The free plan allows you to host one event at a time with basic features.
It offers better design options than Eventbrite and is ideal for professional-looking events.
Best for: One-time events that need a clean, mobile-friendly event site.
7. SimpleTix (Free for Free Events)
SimpleTix is a versatile ticketing platform often used for festivals, performances, and classes. It charges no fee for free events and includes mobile check-in, QR scanning, and POS integration.
You can also embed your event into your website for a seamless user experience.
Best for: In-person events needing QR code check-ins or on-site ticketing.
8. RSVPify (Free for Basic Events)
RSVPify offers a generous free tier that includes RSVP tracking, guest limits, custom questions, seating charts, and event branding. The free version allows up to 100 RSVPs per event.
It’s great for formal events like weddings, fundraisers, or corporate dinners.
Best for: RSVP-driven private events or limited guest lists.
9. Tito (Free for Free Events)
Tito is a simple, elegant ticketing platform that charges no fee for free events. It offers event branding, ticket types, time-limited sales, and integrations with Stripe for paid tickets (if you later upgrade).
It’s easy to use and designed with developers and event planners in mind.
Best for: Tech-savvy event organizers or those hosting free digital events.
10. WordPress + Event Plugins (e.g., The Events Calendar)
If you have a WordPress website, you can turn it into a full-featured event portal using free plugins like The Events Calendar, WP Event Manager, or Event Tickets. These plugins offer RSVP functionality, ticketing (via WooCommerce), and calendar views.
You have full control, branding, and no third-party fees.
Best for: Website owners who want complete control and event hosting.
Final Thoughts: Choosing the Best Free Eventbrite Alternative
If you’re hosting a free event, tools like Ticket Tailor, Tito, and SimpleTix offer professional-level features without fees. For community-based gatherings, Facebook Events and Meetup are ideal. If you need custom branding, EventCreate, RSVPify, or Splash will make your event stand out. And for total control, WordPress + plugins is unbeatable.
Let me know if you’d like a comparison chart based on features like RSVP limits, branding options, or integration support.
