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Head-to-head · Registration Software

Eventbrite vs Amilia SmartRec

Updated Sep 2026
Both researched from official sources
6 checks side by side

Higher score Eventbrite #3 in Registration Software 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $69/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Eventbrite

Amilia SmartRec #5 in Registration Software 7.1/10 From $99/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Amilia

Eventbrite leads on 2 checks, Amilia SmartRec on 4, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreEventbrite · 7.7/10
Lowest starting priceEventbrite · $69/mo
Free planonly Eventbrite
Most featuresAmilia SmartRec · 4 of 4

Eventbrite scores higher on our rubric for registration software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Eventbrite offers free plan; Amilia SmartRec doesn't. Eventbrite is cheaper to start at $69/mo against $99/mo. Amilia SmartRec offers custom registration forms; Eventbrite doesn't publish it. Amilia SmartRec offers online payments; Eventbrite doesn't publish it. Amilia SmartRec offers check-in tools; Eventbrite doesn't publish it.

Eventbrite is the better fit for public events needing broad reach and simple setup. Amilia SmartRec is the better fit for recreation organizations managing classes and memberships.

Eventbrite fits best
Public events needing broad reach and simple setup
Amilia SmartRec fits best
Recreation organizations managing classes and memberships

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Feature	Eventbrite 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Amilia SmartRec 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.1
Ranking	#3 in Registration Software	#5 in Registration Software
Best for	Public events needing broad reach and simple setup	Recreation organizations managing classes and memberships
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$69/mo (best)	$99/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	PCI DSS, 2FA	PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Eventbrite 0/4 · Amilia SmartRec 4/4
Custom registration forms	Not published	✓ (best)
Online payments	Not published	✓ (best)
Check-in tools	Not published	✓ (best)
Automated reminders	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Registration types	Not published	Class
Registration capacity	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Publish unlimited events; free tickets have no ticketing fees. Collect attendee details with custom forms and questions. Scan QR-code tickets and print badges for onsite check-in.	Registers activities, classes, drop-ins, and household memberships Combines recurring payments, check-in, waitlists, and facility access Open API access and integrations including Zapier and Zoom
Cons	Premium is limited to eligible countries and accounts. Ticketing fees vary by market and ticket type. The listed integrations are Facebook, Instagram, PayPal, Stripe, and Zapier.	Standard is limited to one online store and 10 facilities Advanced costs $499/month for more stores, facilities, and reports Custom pricing is quote-based, and several event-specific capabilities are absent
Our verdict	Eventbrite is an online registration and ticketing platform for organizers of free and paid events, from community gatherings and classes to conferences, festivals, and fundraisers. Organizers can publish event pages, offer ticket types,… Read the review →	Amilia SmartRec brings activity registration and member management together for nonprofits, parks and recreation departments, and businesses. Organizations can publish online stores for activities, classes, drop-ins, memberships, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

Eventbrite — where it wins
- Publish unlimited events; free tickets have no ticketing fees.
- Collect attendee details with custom forms and questions.
- Scan QR-code tickets and print badges for onsite check-in.
Where it doesn't
- Premium is limited to eligible countries and accounts.
- Ticketing fees vary by market and ticket type.
- The listed integrations are Facebook, Instagram, PayPal, Stripe, and Zapier.
Amilia SmartRec — where it wins
- Registers activities, classes, drop-ins, and household memberships
- Combines recurring payments, check-in, waitlists, and facility access
- Open API access and integrations including Zapier and Zoom
Where it doesn't
- Standard is limited to one online store and 10 facilities
- Advanced costs $499/month for more stores, facilities, and reports
- Custom pricing is quote-based, and several event-specific capabilities are absent

Eventbrite7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $69/mo
Free event publishing with paid ticketing, registration tools, and mobile check-in.
Visit Eventbrite Full verdict →
Amilia SmartRec7.1/10 · From $99/mo
A recreation-focused system for activity registration, memberships, payments, and facility access.
Visit Amilia Full verdict →

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