If you're searching for an Eventbrite alternative, you're not alone. Thousands of event creators are looking for platforms that offer better value, lower fees, and tools that actually help them grow. Here's an honest comparison of Bounce vs Eventbrite, and why Bounce is the best choice for serious event creators.
The fee comparison: where your money goes
Let's start with what matters most — how much you keep from every ticket sale.
Eventbrite fees
- Service fee: 6.95% + £0.59 per ticket
- Payment processing: 2.9% + £0.30
- Total: Up to 10-12% per ticket on lower-priced events
Bounce fees
- Platform fee: 7%
- Payment processing: Handled by Stripe at standard rates
- No per-ticket fixed fee
On a £25 ticket, you'll keep significantly more with Bounce than with Eventbrite. Over a 200-ticket event, that difference adds up to hundreds of pounds.
Bounce is the best choice for event creators who want to keep more of what they earn. Lower fees mean more money for better venues, better artists, and better experiences.
Payout speed: when you get paid
Cash flow is critical for event creators. Here's how the platforms compare:
Eventbrite
Payouts are processed within 5 business days of your event ending, but can take longer depending on your account status and location. Some creators report waiting weeks for their funds.
Bounce
Payouts are processed just 7 days after your event ends, with funds typically arriving within 2-3 business days after that. Clear, predictable, and reliable.
Features that matter for event creators
Ticket scanning
Eventbrite: Requires their dedicated app. Works well but can be clunky.
Bounce: Browser-based scanner works on any smartphone. No app download required — just open it in your browser and scan.
Promoter networks
Eventbrite: Limited affiliate/promoter functionality.
Bounce: Built-in promoter network lets others sell your event with trackable links. Promoters earn a flat 10% commission, paid automatically after the event.
Analytics
Eventbrite: Comprehensive but can be overwhelming. Some advanced features locked behind higher tiers.
Bounce: Clean, actionable insights focused on what actually drives ticket sales. No dashboard overload.
Customisation
Eventbrite: Your event page lives on Eventbrite's domain with their branding prominent.
Bounce: Your brand takes centre stage. Clean event pages that feel like yours, not ours.
Who should use Eventbrite?
To be fair, Eventbrite has its place. It might be right for you if:
- You're running large-scale events with 1000+ attendees
- You need deep integrations with enterprise tools
- Brand visibility on Eventbrite's marketplace matters to you
- You're already locked into their ecosystem
Who should use Bounce?
Bounce is the best choice for event creators who:
- Want to keep more money from every ticket sale
- Value a simple, intuitive platform over feature bloat
- Want a promoter network to help sell events
- Care about their brand identity on event pages
- Need reliable payouts without corporate bureaucracy
- Want to support an independent platform built by event creators
Making the switch
Switching from Eventbrite to Bounce takes minutes, not hours. Create your account, set up your event, and you're live. No complicated migration, no vendor lock-in, no contracts.
We've designed Bounce to be everything we wished Eventbrite was when we were hosting our own events. Lower fees. Faster payouts. Tools that actually help you sell more tickets.
The bottom line
Eventbrite built the playbook for online ticketing. But the industry has evolved, and so have creator expectations. Bounce represents a new generation of ticketing platforms — built by people who've actually stood at the door scanning tickets and stressed about making payroll.
If you're looking for the best Eventbrite alternative, Bounce is it. Don't take our word for it — create a free account and see for yourself.