Ticketbud review
A free event platform with practical badge printing and attendee tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Ticketbud combines event pages, online registration, ticket sales, attendee management, mobile check-in, and badge printing in one platform. It is aimed at event organizers running schools, nonprofits, festivals, conferences, trade shows, and other ticketed events. The badge workflow supports onsite or advance printing, custom badge fields and layouts, QR-code scanning, attendee data intake, and reporting. Coverage spans web, iOS, and Android, making it suitable for organizers that want badge operations alongside ticketing rather than a standalone badge system.
Pricing is organized around events rather than subscription tiers. Free Events cost $0 per event and include complete access to all features. Paid Events are free for organizers, with transaction-based attendee and payment processor fees. Non-profit & Schools are also free for organizers, with a separate transaction structure. This model can fit organizers that prefer no subscription commitment, particularly when event registration and ticket sales are part of the same workflow. The platform also connects with Stripe, PayPal, Zoom, Salesforce, Zapier, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Refund Protect.
Badge operations are practical for basic attendee credentials: organizers can collect credential data, customize printed fields, print before or during the event, scan tickets and badges, and support vendor lead retrieval. Offline scanning and synchronization add flexibility for onsite check-in. However, badge printing must be enabled on the account by a Ticketbud employee and is available on request, which adds a dependency before planning the printing workflow. Ticketbud is a strong fit for free ticketed events that need registration, check-in, and straightforward attendee badges together. Organizations seeking a dedicated badge platform or broader badge-type support may prefer a more specialized product.
Ticketbud pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Onsite and advance badge printing with custom fields and layouts
- Offline QR-code scanning with synchronization
- Free organizer plans across web, iOS, and Android
- Where it doesn't
- Badge printing requires account enablement by a Ticketbud employee
- Badge support centers on attendee badges rather than broader badge types
- Paid events use transaction-based fees instead of subscription tiers
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