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title: "Eventbrite vs Universe: fees and features compared (2026)"
description: "Eventbrite and Universe side by side for event organizers: fees, features and who each suits. Checked October 2026."
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4. Eventbrite vs Universe

# Eventbrite vs Universe

Both are free for free events, charge a fee on paid tickets and let you pass it to buyers or absorb it; Eventbrite brings buyers from its own marketplace, and Universe suits timed-entry events and, on its Pro plan, can sell your tickets on Ticketmaster.

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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 11** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Eventbrite
- **7 of 11** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Universe
- **1** thing you get only on Ticket Fairy here

## The short answer

Which should you choose?

### Eventbrite suits you if you need

- Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users.[1](#source-1)
- Eligible organizers can receive weekly or twice-monthly payouts while events are upcoming.[2](#source-2)

### Universe suits you if you need

- Universe lets you make bulk changes across all timeslots of a timed-entry schedule at once.[3](#source-3)
- Buyers can move their order to a new date and time themselves when the organizer enables it.[4](#source-4)

Choose Eventbrite if you want buyers to find your events through a marketplace that reaches 89 million monthly users. Choose Universe if you run timed-entry events and want buyers to move their own order to a new date and time.

## Why event teams choose Ticket Fairy

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

You can be paid daily as tickets sell on your own Stripe or Xendit account, and you choose whether your buyers pay the ticketing fee or you absorb it. Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map, and fans can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit and installments. Fans resell at face value, and spare tickets go to your waiting list.

### Only on Ticket Fairy

- **Sells through AI assistants** Your buyers can find and buy your tickets inside the AI assistants you choose [5](#source-5)

- Payouts can arrive daily as tickets sell when you connect your own Stripe or Xendit account, where your country supports it. Money Ticket Fairy processes usually arrives 10 to 15 business days after the event, and funds can be held for the chargeback window where there are chargebacks or cancellations.[6](#source-6)
- You choose whether buyers pay the ticketing fee on top of your price or you absorb it.[6](#source-6)
- Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map.[7](#source-7)
- Buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later.[8](#source-8)
- Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[9](#source-9)

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

## What each platform does for your event

What does each of Eventbrite and Universe do?

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

    Each platform's count, in words

- **Ticket Fairy** includes 11 of 11 things you need.
- **Eventbrite** includes 9 of 11 things you need.
- **Universe** includes 7 of 11 things you need.

Ticket Fairy includes 11 of these 11 things you need, on any plan.

| What you need | Eventbrite | Universe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |
| Fees | US: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order [10](#source-10) | Not found in Universe's public documentation[11](#source-11) Per-ticket service fee on paid tickets that varies by currency, location and plan, and free events carry no fee |
| When you are paid | Three business days after the event ends by default [12](#source-12) | Withdraw 48 hours after the event ends with Universe Payments, or get paid on Stripe's schedule with Stripe Connect [13](#source-13) |
| Selling |  |  |
| Reserved seating | Included[14](#source-14) Seating chart maker with sale of assigned seats | Not offered[15](#source-15) Since an April 2019 release, you can no longer create new listings with a seating plan |
| Payment plans | Not offered[16](#source-16) No native layaway or installment plan feature | On a paid plan[17](#source-17) Payment plans for regular events on the Standard plan. Buyers can no longer choose one at checkout from 9 December 2026 Plans: Standard |
| Resale and transfers | Included[18](#source-18) Resale through verified partners, and buyers can put a ticket under another name | Included[19](#source-19) Ticket holders can transfer tickets, and you can turn transfers on or off |
| Event website or checkout on your site | Included[20](#source-20) Embedded checkout code for your own website | Included[21](#source-21) Embeddable widgets sell tickets on your own website without redirecting to universe.com |
| Sells through AI assistants | Not found in Eventbrite's public documentation[22](#source-22) Buying inside an AI assistant was not found in their public documentation | Not found in Universe's public documentation[23](#source-23) Buying inside an AI assistant was not found in their public documentation |
| Running the event |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[24](#source-24) Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR codes at the door | Included[25](#source-25) Free BoxOffice app for iOS and Android scans tickets and sells at the door |
| Marketing tools | Included[26](#source-26) Email campaigns (250 a day free), promo codes and texts to your attendees | Included[27](#source-27) Discount codes, affiliate tracking links, attendee email messages, Mailchimp integration |
| Your buyer data | Included[28](#source-28) Attendee and multi-event reports export to Excel or CSV | Included[29](#source-29) Attendee, order and ticket reports download as CSV or XLS |
| AI assistant | Included[30](#source-30) AI event creation and AI-written ad and email copy | Not found in Universe's public documentation[31](#source-31) We did not find an AI assistant for organizers in official material |

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

    How do Eventbrite and Universe fees compare?  In the US, Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket plus 2.9% payment processing per order. Universe charges a service fee on paid tickets that varies by plan, currency and location, and its Pro plan is priced individually. [32](#source-32) [33](#source-33) [34](#source-34) [35](#source-35)    Are free events free on Eventbrite and Universe?  Yes. Eventbrite charges no ticketing fee for free events, and Universe states it is free for free events, with no setup or termination fees. [36](#source-36) [37](#source-37)    When do Eventbrite and Universe pay you?  Eventbrite sends your payout three business days after the event ends by default, with weekly or twice-monthly payouts for eligible event organizers. With Universe Payments you can withdraw 48 hours after the event ends, and with Stripe Connect you are paid on Stripe's schedule. [38](#source-38) [2](#source-2) [39](#source-39)    Can fans pay in installments on Eventbrite or Universe?  On Universe, yes until 9 December 2026: payment plans come with its Standard plan, and from that date buyers can no longer choose one at checkout. Eventbrite states it does not offer a native installment plan. [40](#source-40) [41](#source-41) [42](#source-42)    Do Eventbrite and Universe offer reserved seating?  Eventbrite does, with a seating chart maker that sells assigned seats. Universe's release notes say new listings with a seating plan can no longer be created. [43](#source-43) [44](#source-44)    How do you scan tickets at the door with Eventbrite and Universe?  Universe's free BoxOffice app for iOS and Android scans tickets and sells at the door. Eventbrite's Organizer app scans QR-code tickets and takes payments on site. [45](#source-45) [46](#source-46)    Can you export your buyer data from Eventbrite and Universe?  Yes. Universe downloads attendee, order, ticket and check-in reports as CSV or XLS, and Eventbrite exports attendee and other reports as Excel or CSV. [47](#source-47) [48](#source-48)

## How each platform is priced

How are Eventbrite and Universe priced?

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

    Every platform's order, in words

- **Eventbrite** Fee on each ticket $4.52; buyers pay $8,904; you receive $8,000. Service fee $3.27 + payment processing $1.25
- **Universe** Fee on each ticket $1.59; buyers pay $8,318; you receive $8,000. Plus VAT and processing fees, which is not published as a rate
- **Ticket Fairy** Fee on each ticket $4; buyers pay $8,800; you receive $8,000. Card processing included

On this order, your buyers pay $8,800 on Ticket Fairy, card processing included, and you receive $8,000.

Sources[49](#source-49) [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)

Universe:  Free to list. Paid tickets carry a per-ticket service fee that varies by plan, currency and location, the Pro plan has custom pricing, and free events carry no fee.[53](#source-53)

## Where each platform wins

Where does each one win?

### Eventbrite

- In the US the service fee is 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket.[32](#source-32)
- Paid events get 24/7 chat support.[54](#source-54)
- AI generates event descriptions, summaries and images from a title, location and dates.[55](#source-55)

### Universe

- Universe events can use a virtual waiting room or queue for high-demand on-sales.[56](#source-56)
- Pro plan options include selling on Ticketmaster.[57](#source-57)
- Universe offers an open API and 5,000+ integrations through Zapier.[58](#source-58)

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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)

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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 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/)
3. Universe Universe lets you make bulk changes across all timeslots of a timed-entry schedule at once. "Quickly create and extend timed-entry schedules—and make bulk changes across all timeslots in seconds."  [www.universe.com/features](https://www.universe.com/features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/features)
4. Universe Buyers can move their order to a new date and time themselves when the organizer enables it. "Buyers can change the date and time of their order by using the self-serve move order feature."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806175244/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order)
5. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Choose which AI assistants sell your tickets](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/choose-which-ai-assistants-sell-your-tickets)
6. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
7. Ticket Fairy [Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/seating-and-timed-entry/reserved-seating)
8. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
9. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)
10. 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/)
11. Universe Fees "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location." Where we looked: https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe (the copy stored on 2026-10-17), which describes the fee but publishes no amount.  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
12. 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/)
13. Universe When you are paid "Your funds will be available to withdraw 48 hours after your event is over."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806180702/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments)
14. 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.
15. Universe Reserved seating "Deprecated seats: hosts are no longer able to create new listings with a seating plan"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features), read on 17 October 2026.
16. 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.
17. Universe Payment plans "Please note this feature is available for regular events on a Standard plan."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026.
18. 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.
19. Universe Resale and transfers "On Universe, ticket holders can transfer their ticket to another person. This is a setting which event hosts can choose to enable or disable" Where we looked: support.universe.com Help Center API full article list searched for resale, resell, marketplace; www.universe.com pricing page.  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/19247357907085-Ticket-Transfers-and-Reporting](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/19247357907085-Ticket-Transfers-and-Reporting), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250916163240/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/19247357907085-Ticket-Transfers-and-Reporting)
20. 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/)
21. Universe Event website or checkout on your site "Sell tickets on your own website without redirecting buyers to universe.com."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002276392-Sell-tickets-on-your-website-with-our-embeddable-widgets](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002276392-Sell-tickets-on-your-website-with-our-embeddable-widgets), read on 17 October 2026.
22. Eventbrite Sells through AI assistants "Your events now surface when people search a city in ChatGPT—a new place for attendees to find you before an event sells out." Where we looked: https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/: a June 2026 product update read in the Wayback capture of 15 July 2026 says events surface when people search a city in ChatGPT; buying in an assistant is not described, and the live entry URL returns 404..  [www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/](https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260715003716/https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/)
23. Universe Sells through AI assistants "Create an event listing in minutes, go live, and start selling tickets the same day." Where we looked: support.universe.com Help Center API: all 249 en-us articles (title and body) searched for ChatGPT, OpenAI, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, Claude, MCP, Model Context Protocol, agentic, AI agent, AI assistant, LLM; www.universe.com sitemap pages.xml: home, explore, create, ticketmanager, sell-on-your-site, app, about, customers, features, pricing; developers.universe.com home and every page in its llms.txt (API options, GraphQL explorer, open source, changelog)..  [www.universe.com/features](https://www.universe.com/features), read on 17 October 2026.
24. 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.
25. Universe Door scanning "a free app for Apple and Android Devices that enables Universe event hosts to accurately and efficiently scan tickets/manually check-in attendees and sell tickets at the door"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door), read on 17 October 2026.
26. 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.
27. Universe Marketing tools "Create discount codes that can apply to a single ticket type, a single event, specific event dates, or all events in your account." Where we looked: support.universe.com Help Center API article list searched for SMS, text message, referral.  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006857832-Create-and-manage-discount-codes](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006857832-Create-and-manage-discount-codes), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250803181602/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006857832-Create-and-manage-discount-codes)
28. 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.
29. Universe Your buyer data "Choose the format of your report by selecting 'CSV' or 'XLS' from the dropdown menu under 'Actions'."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250802222400/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports)
30. 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.
31. Universe AI assistant "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location." Where we looked: support.universe.com Help Center API full article list (249 en-us articles) searched for AI, artificial intelligence, assistant, chatbot; www.universe.com home, features and pricing pages; the pricing page.  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
32. 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/)
33. 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/)
34. Universe Universe fees vary by currency and location and are charged on paid orders. "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
35. Universe Pro plan pricing is custom. "Pricing associated with any Pro plan is custom."  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
36. 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/)
37. Universe Universe states it is free for free events, with no setup or termination fees. "Free for free events. Zero setup costs, no hidden fees, and no termination fees."  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
38. 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/)
39. Universe Withdraw 48 hours after the event ends with Universe Payments, or get paid on Stripe's schedule with Stripe Connect "Your funds will be available to withdraw 48 hours after your event is over."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806180702/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments)
40. Universe Universe publishes Starter, Standard and Pro plans; Standard adds cardholder presales, payment plans, partner sales channels and team permissions. "With our Standard plan you get access to everything in Starter plus access to additional features such as cardholder presales, payment plans, partner sales channels, team permissions and more."  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
41. Universe Buyers can no longer choose a Universe payment plan at checkout from 9 December 2026. "The ability for buyers to select a Universe payment plan at checkout will end on December 9, 2026"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026.
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 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.
44. Universe Since an April 2019 release, you can no longer create new listings with a seating plan "Deprecated seats: hosts are no longer able to create new listings with a seating plan"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features), read on 17 October 2026.
45. Universe The free BoxOffice app for iOS and Android scans tickets and sells at the door. "a free app for Apple and Android Devices that enables Universe event hosts to accurately and efficiently scan tickets/manually check-in attendees and sell tickets at the door"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door), read on 17 October 2026.
46. 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.
47. Universe Attendee, order, ticket, check-in, add-on, cancellation and audit reports download as CSV or XLS. Discount codes export to CSV and invoices export to PDF. "Choose the format of your report by selecting 'CSV' or 'XLS' from the dropdown menu under 'Actions'."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250802222400/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports)
48. 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.
49. 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/)
50. Universe Fees per ticket "{"flat":0.79,"percent":0.02,"max":19.95,"broker\_fee":0.03,"currency":"USD","country":null,"code":"STARTER"}"  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
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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. Universe Pricing "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
54. 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/)
55. 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.
56. Universe Universe events can use a virtual waiting room or queue for high-demand on-sales. "You may be seeing a virtual waiting room or queue on the Universe event you want to purchase tickets for."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/31264144315021-How-a-Universe-Queue-Works](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/31264144315021-How-a-Universe-Queue-Works), read on 17 October 2026.
57. Universe Pro plan options include selling on Ticketmaster. "Sell on Ticketmaster"  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
58. Universe Universe offers an open API and 5,000+ integrations through Zapier. "Automate tasks and integrate tools you use with our open API and 5,000+ partner integrations, available through Zapier."  [www.universe.com/](https://www.universe.com/), read on 17 October 2026.

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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