Zinifly vs Eventbrite More than tickets: run the whole event.
Both sell tickets with QR check-in and reserved seating. Zinifly also runs your vendor applications, booth map, vendor payments and stores, volunteers, sponsors and your own website on your own domain, for one flat monthly price with no Zinifly fee per ticket.
Switching from Eventbrite or a spreadsheet? We’ll help move your vendor list over.
Ticket fees
Vendors and booths
Your own website
Zinifly vs Eventbrite: what’s included
Everything in the Zinifly column is included in every plan, with no add-ons to buy.
| Feature | Zinifly | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Vendors & applications | ||
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Online vendor applications
Custom questions, document uploads and approvals in one place. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Application fees
Collect a fee when vendors apply. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Vendor rewards
Loyalty tiers and referral credits for your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Private vendor community board
A feed where approved vendors share posts and reactions. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
| Booths & booking | ||
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Interactive booth map builder
Draw your layout, assign booths and show vendors on a live map. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
| Payments & sales | ||
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Online payments with automatic payouts
Booth fees and sales paid online, with split payouts. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Eventbrite |
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Vendor online stores
Vendors sell products online and your market earns a commission. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Ticket sales with QR check-in
Sell tickets, offer coupon codes and scan attendees in at the gate. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Eventbrite |
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Reserved seating
Sell assigned seats from a seating chart. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Eventbrite |
| Your brand & audience | ||
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Your own domain name
Run your website on your own domain, with SSL included. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Blog
Publish news and updates for your community. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Website traffic analytics
See visits and popular pages on your event website. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Eventbrite |
| People & programming | ||
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Artists, speakers and performers
Book and list your talent alongside your vendors. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Eventbrite |
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Sponsor management
Sponsor tiers and a public sponsor listing. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Volunteer sign-up applications
Volunteers apply online; you approve and assign them to events. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
| Communication & reporting | ||
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Email announcements
Updates and campaigns to all vendors or a segment. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Eventbrite |
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SMS text announcements
100 texts a month included, more at $0.05 each. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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Reports and analytics
Revenue, bookings and payments in one place. |
Included in Zinifly | Listed by Eventbrite |
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Help desk for vendors
Built-in support tickets, so vendor questions don’t get lost in your inbox. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
| Pricing & getting started | ||
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One flat monthly price
Not charged per booth, per ticket or per event. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
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No Zinifly fee per ticket
Ticket money goes to your own payment account; card processing fees apply. |
Included in Zinifly | Not listed by Eventbrite |
How we compared: the Eventbrite column reflects what Eventbrite lists on its public website as of October 17, 2026. A ✗ means we did not find the feature on those pages; it may be available, or added later, so check with Eventbrite for current details. Eventbrite also lists its events marketplace for discovery, paid ads, recurring events and timed entry, and instant payouts. Sources: pricing, fees (help center), all features, reserved seating, custom event link (help center). Eventbrite is a trademark of its owner. Zinifly is not affiliated with or endorsed by Eventbrite.
One flat price for the whole platform
Eventbrite is free to publish and charges a service fee on each paid ticket. Zinifly is one flat monthly price for your organization, with no Zinifly fee per ticket.
Zinifly
- Professional: 750 vendors, 30 events a month
- Enterprise: $399 / month for 2,000 vendors
- Every feature in the table above, on every plan
- 30 days free, free setup and free migration
Eventbrite
- 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per paid ticket, plus 2.9% payment processing per order
- No fees for free events
- Buyers pay the fees by default; you can choose to absorb them
- Optional Premium subscription: $69 a month for marketing extras
| Example | Eventbrite (published rate) | Zinifly |
|---|---|---|
| A fair selling 2,000 tickets at $15 | $4,690 in service fees2,000 × (3.7% of $15 + $1.79) | $1,788 a yearProfessional, 12 × $149, every feature |
| A festival selling 10,000 tickets at $20 | $25,300 in service fees10,000 × (3.7% of $20 + $1.79) | $1,788 a yearProfessional, 12 × $149, every feature |
Examples use Eventbrite’s published US service fee as of October 17, 2026, before its 2.9% payment processing per order; ticket buyers pay these fees unless you choose to absorb them. Zinifly is shown at a full 12 months and adds no fee per ticket. Payment processing fees are separate on both platforms, and Zinifly’s online vendor-store sales carry a 2.5% platform fee.
Everything your event runs on, in one place
One platform, one login
Applications, booth maps, payments, tickets, your website and vendor messages live together, so nothing gets copied between tools.
A flat, predictable price
One monthly price for your organization. More booths or events do not raise your bill, up to your plan’s limits.
Your brand, front and center
Your event website runs on your own domain with your logo and colors, and vendors apply on your site.
Free setup and migration
We set up your account and help bring your vendor list and event history across, from Eventbrite or a spreadsheet.
Support from a real person
Call or text (615) 561-7007, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Central, or email support@zinifly.com.
Try it free for 30 days
Full access to every feature, with no credit card required to start.
Zinifly vs Eventbrite: common questions
Want to see how your event would run on Zinifly? We’re happy to walk you through it.
Book a live walkthroughIs Zinifly a good alternative to Eventbrite?
Yes, if your event has vendors, exhibitors or volunteers as well as ticket buyers. Like Eventbrite, Zinifly sells tickets with QR check-in and reserved seating, emails your attendees and reports on sales. Zinifly also handles vendor applications and fees, an interactive booth map, vendor payments and online stores, volunteer and sponsor management, and your own website on your own domain.
How does Zinifly pricing compare with Eventbrite?
In the US, Eventbrite lists a service fee of 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket plus 2.9% payment processing per order, with free events free to publish, as listed on its pricing page on October 17, 2026; buyers pay the fees unless you choose to absorb them. Zinifly is one flat monthly price for your organization: Professional is $149 a month and Enterprise is $399 a month, and Zinifly does not add a fee per ticket. Card processing fees from your payment provider apply.
Can I manage vendors and exhibitors in Zinifly?
Yes. Vendors apply online, pay their booth fees and sign your agreements, and you assign them to booths on an interactive map, all in the same account as your ticket sales.
Is a custom domain included?
Yes. Your Zinifly event website can run on your own domain, with SSL included in your plan.
Can you help me switch from Eventbrite?
Yes. Setup and migration are free. We set up your account and help bring your vendor list and event history across.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Zinifly is free for 30 days with full access to every feature, and no credit card is required to start.
Run your whole event on Zinifly.
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