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# Eventbrite vs Showpass

Both publish their fees, charge nothing for free events and let you choose who pays the fee; Eventbrite brings buyers from its marketplace, and Showpass adds memberships, season passes and buy now, pay later with Affirm.

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Ticket Fairy publishes this comparison and also sells event ticketing and event management software. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology)

- **9 of 10** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Eventbrite
- **10 of 10** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Showpass
- **10 of 10** of the things you need, included on Ticket Fairy

## Which should you choose?

### Eventbrite suits you if you need

- Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users.[1](#source-1)
- Paid events get 24/7 chat support.[2](#source-2)

### Showpass suits you if you need

- The Essential plan service fee is 1% + $0.59 per paid item, with prices shown in CAD.[3](#source-3)
- Memberships support bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry and renewable season passes.[4](#source-4)

Choose Eventbrite if you want buyers to find your events through a marketplace that reaches 89 million monthly users. Choose Showpass if you sell memberships or season passes and want a low per-item fee on its Essential plan.

## Why do event teams choose Ticket Fairy over both Eventbrite and Showpass?

You can be paid daily as tickets sell, so the money is with you well before the show. You choose whether your buyers pay the booking fee or you absorb it, on every plan. Fans resell at face value, spare tickets go to your waiting list, and your door team scans on their own phones.

- Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show, with nothing to set up.[5](#source-5)
- Every plan has one standard booking fee, and you choose whether buyers pay it on top of your price or you absorb it.[5](#source-5)
- Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[6](#source-6)
- Your door team can scan tickets on their own phones.[7](#source-7)
- Buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later.[8](#source-8)

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[Eventbrite vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-eventbrite) [Showpass vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-showpass)

## What does each of Eventbrite and Showpass do?

### How do both tools and Ticket Fairy compare on what your event needs?

Ticket Fairy includes 10 of these 10 things you need, on any plan.

| What you need | Eventbrite | Showpass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |
| Fees | Included[9](#source-9) US: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order | Included[10](#source-10) Essential: 1% + $0.59 per paid item; Professional: 2.5% + $1.69; Premium custom; plus processing |
| When you are paid | Included[11](#source-11) Three business days after the event ends by default | Included[12](#source-12) Payout generated the Monday after the event ends, deposited the next business day |
| Selling |  |  |
| Reserved seating | Included[13](#source-13) Seating chart maker with sale of assigned seats | On a paid plan[14](#source-14) Assigned seating maps on Professional and above Plans: Professional |
| Payment plans | Not offered[15](#source-15) No native layaway or installment plan feature | On a paid plan[16](#source-16) Buy Now, Pay Later on Premium; buyers pay over time with Affirm Plans: Premium |
| Resale and transfers | Included[17](#source-17) Resale through verified partners, and buyers can put a ticket under another name | Included[18](#source-18) Official resale and ticket transfers, when the organizer enables them |
| Event website or checkout on your site | Included[19](#source-19) Embedded checkout code for your own website | Included[20](#source-20) Branded event pages and embeddable ticket checkout |
| Running the event |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[21](#source-21) Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR codes at the door | Included[22](#source-22) Mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner |
| Marketing tools | Included[23](#source-23) Email campaigns (250 a day free), promo codes and texts to your attendees | Included[24](#source-24) Discount codes, email and SMS campaigns to customer segments, tracking links |
| Your buyer data | Included[25](#source-25) Attendee and multi-event reports export to Excel or CSV | Included[26](#source-26) Organizers can export customer data to CSV |
| AI assistant | Included[27](#source-27) AI event creation and AI-written ad and email copy | Included[28](#source-28) AI co-pilot builds customer audiences from plain-language descriptions |

## What else should you know about Eventbrite and Showpass?

How do Eventbrite and Showpass fees compare?:  In the US, Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket plus 2.9% payment processing per order. Showpass shows its prices in CAD: 1% + $0.59 per paid item on Essential or 2.5% + $1.69 on Professional, plus card processing of 2.9% + $0.30 per paid item. [29](#source-29) [30](#source-30) [3](#source-3) [31](#source-31) [32](#source-32)

Who pays the fees on Eventbrite and Showpass?:  You choose on both. Eventbrite buyers pay the fees by default, and you can absorb them for each ticket type. Showpass lets you pass on the full fee, part of it or absorb it, set for your organization, an event or a ticket type. [33](#source-33) [34](#source-34) [35](#source-35)

When do Eventbrite and Showpass pay you?:  Eventbrite sends your payout three business days after the event ends by default, with weekly or twice-monthly payouts for eligible organizers. Showpass creates your payout the Monday after the event ends and deposits it the next business day, and it offers advance payouts on terms. [36](#source-36) [37](#source-37) [38](#source-38) [39](#source-39)

Can fans pay in installments on Eventbrite or Showpass?:  On Showpass, yes: buyers can pay over time with Affirm on its Premium plan. Eventbrite states it does not offer a native layaway or installment plan. [40](#source-40) [41](#source-41) [42](#source-42)

Are free events free on Eventbrite and Showpass?:  Yes. Eventbrite charges no ticketing fee for free events, and Showpass is free to use for free events. [43](#source-43) [44](#source-44)

How do you scan tickets at the door with Eventbrite and Showpass?:  The Showpass app scans tickets on iOS or Android phones and keeps scanning offline when there is no Wi-Fi or mobile data. Eventbrite's Organizer app scans QR-code tickets and takes payments on site. [45](#source-45) [46](#source-46) [47](#source-47)

Can you export your buyer data from Eventbrite and Showpass?:  Yes. Showpass exports customer data to CSV and sends scheduled or on-demand reports as CSV, PDF or Excel. Eventbrite exports attendee and other reports as Excel or CSV. [48](#source-48) [49](#source-49)

## How are Eventbrite and Showpass priced?

### What does one order of 200 tickets at $40 cost on each platform?

- Eventbrite  Fee on each ticket **$4.52** Buyers pay **$8,904** You receive **$8,000** Card processing of 2.9% included
- Showpass  Not published
- Ticket Fairy   Fee on each ticket **$4** Buyers pay **$8,800** You receive **$8,000** Card processing included

On this order, your buyers pay $104 less on Ticket Fairy than on Eventbrite, and you receive $8,000.

Sources[50](#source-50) [51](#source-51)

Eventbrite:  Free to publish. Paid tickets carry a per-ticket service fee and, in some countries, a per-order processing fee, which buyers pay by default. A Premium subscription and paid ads are optional.[52](#source-52)

Showpass:  No monthly fees. Service fee per paid item by tier (Essential 1% + $0.59, Professional 2.5% + $1.69, Premium custom), plus card processing 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per paid item; prices shown in CAD; organizer chooses who pays; free events free.[53](#source-53)

## Where does each one win?

### Eventbrite

- Eligible organizers can receive weekly or twice-monthly payouts while events are upcoming.[37](#source-37)
- AI generates event descriptions, summaries and images from a title, location and dates.[54](#source-54)
- A seating chart maker lets organizers sell tickets for assigned seats.[55](#source-55)

### Showpass

- Buyers can pay over time with Affirm, which replaced Showpass payment plans and Afterpay.[41](#source-41)
- The Showpass app supports offline scanning when Wi-Fi or cellular data is unavailable.[46](#source-46)
- Organizers can describe an audience in plain language to an AI co-pilot to build customer segments.[56](#source-56)

A third option: Ticket Fairy

[Why do event teams choose Ticket Fairy over both Eventbrite and Showpass?](#third-option)

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## Where does each fact come from?

Every fact about another company comes from its own published pages, quoted word for word. Where we did not find something in those pages, we say exactly that. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology)

1. Eventbrite Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users. "a discovery marketplace that reaches 89 million monthly users"  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/), read on 17 October 2026.
2. Eventbrite Paid events get 24/7 chat support. "24/7 chat support for paid events"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
3. Showpass The Essential plan service fee is 1% + $0.59 per paid item, with prices shown in CAD. "1% + $0.59\*"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
4. Showpass Memberships support bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry and renewable season passes. "A membership is a customizable product that grants attendees access to perks such as bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry, or renewable season passes."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/39131538553111-Organizer-guide-Overview-of-memberships-and-season-passes](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/39131538553111-Organizer-guide-Overview-of-memberships-and-season-passes), read on 17 October 2026.
5. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
6. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)

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7. Ticket Fairy [Your crowd gets in fast on your team's own phones](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/check-in-and-box-office/door-scanning-and-entry)
8. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
9. Eventbrite Fees "3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
10. Showpass Fees "1% + $0.59\*"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
11. Eventbrite When you are paid "Eventbrite sends your payout three business days after your event ends."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250526114218/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/)
12. Showpass When you are paid "Showpass will generate your payout on the following Monday and deposit it the next business day."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued), read on 17 October 2026.
13. Eventbrite Reserved seating "Our reserved seating software makes it easy to create an event seating chart, sell tickets for assigned seats"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/), read on 17 October 2026.
14. Showpass Reserved seating "Design and customize Assigned Seating Maps."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
15. Eventbrite Payment plans "Eventbrite does not offer a native event layaway or instalment plan feature."  [www.eventbrite.com/event-ticketing/payment-plans/](https://www.eventbrite.com/event-ticketing/payment-plans/), read on 17 October 2026.
16. Showpass Payment plans "Offer Buy Now, Pay Later options to increase conversions."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
17. Eventbrite Resale and transfers "to enable ticket holders to resell their tickets if their plans change."  [www.eventbrite.com/blog/ticket-resale-partners-ds00/](https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/ticket-resale-partners-ds00/), read on 17 October 2026.
18. Showpass Resale and transfers "Resale must be enabled by the event organizer."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/20631252201623-Ticket-buyer-guide-How-to-resell-your-tickets](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/20631252201623-Ticket-buyer-guide-How-to-resell-your-tickets), read on 17 October 2026.
19. Eventbrite Event website or checkout on your site "Copy the embed code and paste it into your website."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/347218/how-to-sell-eventbrite-tickets-on-your-website-through-an-embedded-checkout/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/347218/how-to-sell-eventbrite-tickets-on-your-website-through-an-embedded-checkout/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260823092636/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/347218/how-to-sell-eventbrite-tickets-on-your-website-through-an-embedded-checkout/)
20. Showpass Event website or checkout on your site "Sell tickets on your event page or embed on your website."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
21. Eventbrite Door scanning "Our check-in app lets you scan QR codes on tickets quickly and easily."  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/), read on 17 October 2026.
22. Showpass Door scanning "The Showpass mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview), read on 17 October 2026.
23. Eventbrite Marketing tools "By default, you can send up to 250 promotional emails per day."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/365405/how-to-create-and-send-email-invitations-for-your-event/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/365405/how-to-create-and-send-email-invitations-for-your-event/), read on 17 October 2026.
24. Showpass Marketing tools "Showpass provides flexible options for offering percentage-based or fixed-amount discounts on tickets, memberships, and products."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023832233-Organizer-guide-How-to-create-and-manage-discount-codes](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023832233-Organizer-guide-How-to-create-and-manage-discount-codes), read on 17 October 2026.
25. Eventbrite Your buyer data "Export your report as an Excel or CSV file to download and filter your data."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/689044/combine-report-data-for-multiple-events/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/689044/combine-report-data-for-multiple-events/), read on 17 October 2026.
26. Showpass Your buyer data "Export customer, staff, or seller data to a CSV file for further analysis"  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/9990475420951-Organizer-guide-Using-the-Network-Management-dashboard](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/9990475420951-Organizer-guide-Using-the-Network-Management-dashboard), read on 17 October 2026.
27. Eventbrite AI assistant "You can set up your event from scratch or create it quickly using AI."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/551351/how-to-create-an-event/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/551351/how-to-create-an-event/), read on 17 October 2026.
28. Showpass AI assistant "You can now describe the audience you want in plain language using an AI co-pilot"  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool), read on 17 October 2026.
29. Eventbrite In the US the service fee is 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket. "3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
30. Eventbrite In the US a 2.9% payment processing fee applies per order. "2.9% payment processing fee per order"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
31. Showpass The Professional plan service fee is 2.5% + $1.69 per paid item. "2.5% + $1.69\*"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
32. Showpass Card transactions carry a separate processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per paid item. "Credit card transactions are subject to a 2.9% + $0.30 CAD fee per paid item."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
33. Eventbrite Buyers pay ticket fees by default; organizers can choose to absorb them per ticket type. "Event ticket fees are paid by your buyers by default, or you can choose to absorb them when you set up your ticket types."  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
34. Showpass Organizers can pass on the full fee, a portion of it, or absorb it. "You have full control: pass on the full fee, a portion of it, or absorb it yourself."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
35. Showpass Fee absorption can be set at organization, event or ticket type level. "This setting can be applied at three levels: Organization, Event, or Ticket Type."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409784682007-Organizer-guide-How-to-configure-Showpass-and-processing-fee-absorption](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409784682007-Organizer-guide-How-to-configure-Showpass-and-processing-fee-absorption), read on 17 October 2026.
36. Eventbrite By default the payout is sent three business days after the event ends. "Eventbrite sends your payout three business days after your event ends."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250526114218/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/)
37. Eventbrite Eligible organizers can receive weekly or twice-monthly payouts while events are upcoming. "If you set up a payout schedule, your events can also have weekly or bi-monthly payouts while they are still upcoming or active."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260517010714/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/)
38. Showpass Payouts are generated the Monday after an event ends and deposited the next business day. "Showpass will generate your payout on the following Monday and deposit it the next business day."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued), read on 17 October 2026.
39. Showpass Advance payouts are offered, with terms applying. "Unlock advance payouts to improve cash flow (terms apply)"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
40. Showpass Buy Now, Pay Later on Premium; buyers pay over time with Affirm "Offer Buy Now, Pay Later options to increase conversions."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
41. Showpass Buyers can pay over time with Affirm, which replaced Showpass payment plans and Afterpay. "Affirm has replaced Showpass payment plans and Afterpay."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/17829970942487-Organizer-guide-How-Affirm-works-as-a-payment-option-for-ticket-buyers](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/17829970942487-Organizer-guide-How-Affirm-works-as-a-payment-option-for-ticket-buyers), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250717184518/https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/17829970942487-Organizer-guide-How-Affirm-works-as-a-payment-option-for-ticket-buyers)
42. Eventbrite Eventbrite states it does not offer a native layaway or installment plan feature. "Eventbrite does not offer a native event layaway or instalment plan feature."  [www.eventbrite.com/event-ticketing/payment-plans/](https://www.eventbrite.com/event-ticketing/payment-plans/), read on 17 October 2026.
43. Eventbrite Publishing free events has no ticketing fee. "Publish unlimited free events at no cost."  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
44. Showpass Showpass is free to use for free events. "Showpass is free to use if you’re hosting a free event."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
45. Showpass Mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner "The Showpass mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview), read on 17 October 2026.
46. Showpass The Showpass app supports offline scanning when Wi-Fi or cellular data is unavailable. "The app supports offline scanning when Wi-Fi or cellular data is unavailable."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview), read on 17 October 2026.
47. Eventbrite The Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR-code tickets and takes on-site payments. "Our check-in app lets you scan QR codes on tickets quickly and easily."  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/), read on 17 October 2026.
48. Showpass Customer, staff or seller data export to CSV from Network Management; scheduled or on-demand reports in CSV, PDF or Excel; Will Call attendee list as CSV. "Export customer, staff, or seller data to a CSV file for further analysis"  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/9990475420951-Organizer-guide-Using-the-Network-Management-dashboard](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/9990475420951-Organizer-guide-Using-the-Network-Management-dashboard), read on 17 October 2026.
49. Eventbrite Attendee and other reports export as Excel or CSV, for one event or combined across events. "Export your report as an Excel or CSV file to download and filter your data."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/689044/combine-report-data-for-multiple-events/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/689044/combine-report-data-for-multiple-events/), read on 17 October 2026.
50. Eventbrite Fees per ticket "3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
51. Ticket Fairy [Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing)
52. Eventbrite Pricing "Eventbrite Premium is offered as a monthly or annual subscription."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/), read on 17 October 2026.
53. Showpass Pricing "No monthly fees. No hidden fees. Showpass only charges a service fee and payment processing fee per paid item."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
54. Eventbrite AI generates event descriptions, summaries and images from a title, location and dates. "AI will automatically generate event descriptions, summaries, and event images in a matter of seconds."  [www.eventbrite.com/blog/press/newsroom/eventbrite-introduces-ai-powered-tools-to-empower-creators-and-reimagine-event-marketing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/press/newsroom/eventbrite-introduces-ai-powered-tools-to-empower-creators-and-reimagine-event-marketing/), read on 17 October 2026.
55. Eventbrite A seating chart maker lets organizers sell tickets for assigned seats. "Our reserved seating software makes it easy to create an event seating chart, sell tickets for assigned seats"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/), read on 17 October 2026.
56. Showpass Organizers can describe an audience in plain language to an AI co-pilot to build customer segments. "You can now describe the audience you want in plain language using an AI co-pilot"  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool), read on 17 October 2026.

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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