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Head-to-head · Registration Software

Eventbrite vs Brushfire

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Eventbrite #3 in Registration Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Eventbrite
Brushfire #5 in Registration Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Brushfire

Eventbrite leads on 0 checks, Brushfire on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEventbrite · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Eventbrite

Eventbrite scores higher on our rubric for registration software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Eventbrite is the better fit for public events needing broad reach and simple setup. Brushfire is the better fit for church, education, and ticketed events.

  • Eventbrite fits best

    Public events needing broad reach and simple setup

  • Brushfire fits best

    Church, education, and ticketed events

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Side by side

Feature Eventbrite 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Brushfire 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Registration Software #5 in Registration Software
Best for Public events needing broad reach and simple setup Church, education, and ticketed events
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $708/yr $299/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, 2FA PCI DSS
Integrations 5 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Eventbrite 0/4 · Brushfire 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
  • 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.
  • 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
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.
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. EventbriteRegistration Software 9.0Free plan
  2. BrushfireRegistration Software 8.7Paid

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.

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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