Brushfire vs EventCreate

Brushfire8.7Visit EventCreate8.6Visit

Higher score Brushfire #5 in Registration Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Brushfire

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EventCreate #6 in Registration Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit EventCreate

• Brushfire fits best

  Church, education, and ticketed events

• EventCreate fits best

  Budget-conscious event organizers

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Side by side

Feature	Brushfire 8.7/10 Visit ↗	EventCreate 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#5 in Registration Software	#6 in Registration Software
Best for	Church, education, and ticketed events	Budget-conscious event organizers
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$299/mo	$5/mo (best)
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	PCI DSS	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	15 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brushfire 0/4 · EventCreate 0/4
Custom registration forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Online payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Check-in tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Registration types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Registration capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports conditional forms, group registration, and assigned-seat ticketing Combines QR-code check-in, scanning, and on-site badge printing Offers integrations, a REST API, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks	Free forever plan supports one event and 50 attendees. Covers forms, ticketing, check-in, apps and exhibitor tools. SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS and two-factor security coverage. ​​
Cons	Per-ticket prices exclude payment-processing fees Pricing differs across event types and church attendance tiers The branded attendee app is a premium add-on	Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 per event. User seats are capped by plan, from one to 25 users. No AI features are included.​​​
Our verdict	Brushfire brings registration and ticketing together for churches, schools, attractions, conferences, performing arts organizations, sports teams, and other event organizers. It supports online, in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, with… Read the review →	EventCreate is a cloud-based event management platform for planners running conferences, workshops, fundraisers, parties and other in-person or virtual events. It combines customizable event websites with registration forms, RSVPs, ticket… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brushfire — where it wins

  • Supports conditional forms, group registration, and assigned-seat ticketing
  • Combines QR-code check-in, scanning, and on-site badge printing
  • Offers integrations, a REST API, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Per-ticket prices exclude payment-processing fees
  • Pricing differs across event types and church attendance tiers
  • The branded attendee app is a premium add-on

• EventCreate — where it wins

  • Free forever plan supports one event and 50 attendees.
  • Covers forms, ticketing, check-in, apps and exhibitor tools.
  • SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS and two-factor security coverage. ​​

  Where it doesn't

  • Attendee limits range from 50 to 2,500 per event.
  • User seats are capped by plan, from one to 25 users.
  • No AI features are included.​​​

• Brushfire8.7/10 · Paid

  Flexible event registration and ticketing, with pricing that varies by event type and organization size.

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• EventCreate8.6/10 · Free plan

  A broad event toolkit with a free tier and annual plans starting at $5 per month.

  Visit EventCreateFull verdict →