Tribe vs Eventbrite
Eventbrite is an event discovery and ticketing marketplace, best for one-off and professional events that want marketplace reach. Tribe is built to run a whole IRL community: events, paid memberships, member messaging and discovery in one place.
Why communities choose Tribe
Run memberships and subscriptions alongside your events, which Eventbrite does not offer
A branded home for your community, not just an organiser profile
Message members on WhatsApp as well as email
No monthly plan needed to get community features
Where Eventbrite is strong
A very large event discovery marketplace and search reach
Mature ticketing for one-off and large events
Paid promotion tools through Eventbrite Ads and Premium
Features: Tribe vs Eventbrite
| Feature | Tribe | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Free and paid event ticketing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid memberships and subscriptions | Yes | Not available |
| Built for recurring communities | Yes | Basic |
| Branded community page | Yes | Organiser profile |
| Member database (CRM) | Yes | Attendee database |
| Email announcements | Yes | Yes |
| WhatsApp announcements | Yes | Via integrations |
| Event chat | Yes | Basic |
| QR check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Discovery marketplace for new attendees | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app for attendees | Yes | Yes |
| Brand sponsorship opportunities | Yes | Not available |
| Community manager support | Yes | Premium plan |
Pricing: Tribe vs Eventbrite
- TribeMonthly: Free. No monthly feeFees: 5% Tribe fee on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%)Fees can be added at checkout so attendees pay them. Free events are always free.
- EventbriteMonthly: Free to publish. Premium is £59/month (€59, US$69)Fees: Per-ticket service fee plus payment processing, charged to attendees by default. Rates vary by country.
| Platform | Monthly cost | Fees on paid tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Tribe | Free. No monthly fee | 5% Tribe fee on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%)Fees can be added at checkout so attendees pay them. Free events are always free. |
| Eventbrite | Free to publish. Premium is £59/month (€59, US$69) | Per-ticket service fee plus payment processing, charged to attendees by default. Rates vary by country. |
Based on each platform's public website and pricing pages, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and can change, so check each platform for current terms. Sources: Eventbrite Premium pricing. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
Questions
Is Tribe a good Eventbrite alternative?
If you run a recurring IRL community, yes. Eventbrite is best for one-off and professional events that want marketplace reach. Tribe brings events, paid memberships, member messaging and discovery together, so you can run and grow the whole community in one place.
How do Tribe's fees compare with Eventbrite?
Both are free to start. Eventbrite adds a per-ticket service fee and payment processing, and charges £59 a month for Premium promotion tools. Tribe charges 5% on paid tickets and memberships plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%), with no monthly plan.
Can I move my community from Eventbrite to Tribe?
Yes. Creating your community is free, you can publish your next events straight away, and our community team can help you set up and invite your members.
Run your community on Tribe
Free to start. 5% on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe.