Why TryBooking is a great alternative to Eventbrite
Why organisers choose our event ticketing solution
Whether you're looking for someone to speak to at the end of the phone, or are just tired of paying high fees - these are just some of the reasons that event organisers are choosing TryBooking over Eventbrite.
Award-winning service
Phone, email or chat with our event experts - real people, no bots in sight!
Supporting Great British events
We store all data and provide support for all events right here in the UK.
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Pricing accurate as of 3rd April 2025.
Pricing accurate as of 3rd April 2025.
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Always free for free events.
You'll never need to pay a penny if you're using TryBooking for free events - no matter the number of tickets.
We're all about supporting community events - that's why we make all our features available to all event organisers.
Simple, transparent pricing.
For paid events, our low cost pay-as-you-go pricing means you only pay once you've sold tickets for your event.
There's no pricing tiers, no upfront costs, hidden fees or lock-in contracts in sight - just simple event ticketing.
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Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of them have to say about us.
“My client has a complicated need for a booking system with many tiers of payments, discounts and promotions and everything was possible within the system and all supported by knowledgeable REAL PEOPLE at the end of the phone. Cost effective and efficient, with excellent links to the best payment providers, I couldn't wish for more!”
“I came across this site after looking for an alternative to Eventbrite. I am so glad I did! They have been so helpful from the beginning. It was so straightforward and easy to use that I managed to get an event up and running on it in no time at all. With the fees being so much cheaper its a fantastic alternative to Eventbrite. Thanks TryBooking! ”
“Using TryBooking has been an absolute game-changer for us. The platform provided an efficient and seamless way to sell, leading to even more success on event drop-off days. The user-friendly interface made the entire process incredibly easy. A huge thank you to Joan and the team for their support. I’m looking forward to using TryBooking for all our future events!”
“Having used Eventbrite for a number of years we became frustrated by the lack of support available and the limited options on a free account. Having discovered TryBooking, we have not looked back!”
“Greenlands Farm Village have found Trybooking to have excellent customer service and are always happy to help on the other end of the phone. Their systems are really easy to use, and it works well for our customers.”
“We’re delighted with the quality of customer service from TryBooking. We have saved time and money by using this platform to sell tickets for our events – and the team are always on hand with ideas and tips to help events run smoothly.”
“Great and accessible solution to event bookings. The staff team are responsive and share their expertise to maximise how businesses can best use the platform for their specific purposes.”
“TryBooking is a fantastic platform; we use it for all our Alumni events. The fact we can integrate the events into our own website is really useful. The team are really helpful - it's brilliant to be able to speak to someone. We can't fault the customer service.”
“Really loving TryBooking. Very easy to use and the support staff have been so attentive and helpful with any questions I have. A total breath of fresh air! Events are easy to set up and integrate into the website. Really impressed.”
See how TryBooking compares to Eventbrite
Our simple low fees, powerful features and exceptional customer service make TryBooking the preferred choice for thousands of event organisers.
Affordable pricing
VAT included
All features included as standard
UK based customer service via phone, email and chat
Data stored in the UK
Prices accurate as of 4 September 2024. 59p service fee + 6.95% processing fee. VAT included.
Fees include payment processing and VAT.
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Take payment in person with our Box Office app
Don't just sell tickets online. Take contactless and cash payments in person, just using your mobile. Perfect for last-minute tickets, merchandise or food and drink at your event.
Safe and secure ticketing
When it comes to keeping your events safe and secure, we're not just compliant - we're committed.
Retain ownership of all your event data with no marketing to ticket purchasers, whilst also having powerful privacy controls and role based access controls for teams.
We're here to help
From the heart of the Lake District, we’ve helped tens of thousands of organisers ticket their events online - all supported by award winning customer service.
We know happy event organisers create great events - that’s why we make it easy to speak to a real person with our friendly support team of UK based event experts.
Powerful features for great events
We've been constantly developing our platform since 2014 with additional features to make managing your events easy.
Create custom seating plans for your venue.
Easily create one ticket for multiple guests.
Schedule and send emails and updates to guests.
Let your ticket purchasers buy on your website.
Access all your data with 40 real time reports.
Keep secure with individual logins for teams.
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- Exceptional customer support
- Privacy focused event ticketing
- No hidden fees or setup costs
- Totally free for free events
- Low, transparent fees for paid events
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is TryBooking the best alternative to Eventbrite?
Compared to Eventbrite, TryBooking has more functionality, a greater focus on privacy, exceptional customer service and of course lower fees.
Our aim is to make planning your event as easy as possible. So we keep things simple, and have support here to help when you need it.
We do this while keeping our fees low, as running an event shouldn't break the bank. Allowing you to take home more of your hard earned profits from your event.
What fees do TryBooking charge?
There’s no cost to get started with TryBooking, and we’re totally free for free events.
For paid events, you can choose to use our payment gateway, or link to your Stripe account.
Payments processed by TryBooking
- 5% processing fee (charged to the event organiser by default)
- 15p ticket fee (charged to the ticket purchaser by default)
As an Event Organiser, you have total control over who pays which fees - so you can choose whether to pass them on to your ticket purchaser, or absorb them fully.
Payments processed by Stripe
- 75p ticket fee
- Stripe fees: currently 1.5% + 20p (as of 28th July 2023)
As an Event Organiser, you can choose whether to absorb the ticket fee or pass it on to your ticket purchasers. You can't pass the Stripe fees on.
How long does it take to get setup on TryBooking?
It takes just a few minutes to create your account and begin creating your first event on TryBooking.
All that's required to get started it a valid email address, ensuring that you will receive the activation email to complete the registration. Once the account has been activated, you can log in and begin creating your event.
With our Create New Event guide, you'll have your event set up and selling within minutes!
To begin creating your account click Create Seller Account.
Is TryBooking safe?
TryBooking is fully compliant with all information security protocols to ensure the safety of all data stored on our platform.
All data stored on our systems is encrypted using industry standard encryption algorithms, and we are fully compliant with PCI security protocols for the storage of payment data. We never store full credit card information - only storing the last 4 digits to show you which card has been used to make the booking.
We take all reasonable measures to ensure your data is secure. All our data is hosted securely in the United Kingdom. We have several layers of security to prevent against attack, including multi-factor authentication, the use of secure website connections on all pages and firewalls protecting against unauthorised traffic.
What customer support does TryBooking have?
We're proud to offer full telephone and email customer support to all our clients, at no extra cost. You can get in touch with one of our friendly team if you have any questions, or even if you just want us to look over your event before going live!
We also have a Learning Centre which is full of step by step tutorials on how to create and make the most of your event.
Do I have to use a payment processor?
No, you don't. Unlike other booking platforms, you can choose whether to accept payments through TryBooking directly, or into your Stripe account.
When someone purchases a ticket, we automatically deduct any fees you've chosen to absorb as an Event Organiser before any funds are added to your balance.
Payments via TryBooking
Once you've verified your bank account with us, you can request to withdraw funds through your Account Dashboard.
Payments via Stripe
Funds are automatically sent to your Stripe account, and are deposited directly in your bank account on a three day rolling basis by Stripe.
We know sometimes you may need to pay deposits before the event - but do strongly recommend that you keep funds in your TryBooking account in case of any refunds, chargebacks or your event being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Can TryBooking handle big events?
Absolutely. We support thousands of event organisers every week with all sorts of events, both big and small - and our system is designed to deal with large volumes of bookings.
Can I integrate TryBooking with other tools?
Yes! We integrate with a wide variety to make running your event easy. Integrations include analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel and accounting software Xero.
Plus, our open API and webhooks (Notify URL) make it easy for you to build a custom integration to suit your needs.