BetterWorld
vs Eventbrite
Why choose BetterWorld over Eventbrite for online fundraising? Here’s why 100,000+ amazing nonprofits have chosen BetterWorld.

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Built to save time for busy nonprofit leaders
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Free forever
Our platform is 100% free: $0+0%
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Easy-to-use tools
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3x more
Raise 3x more for your organization

Keep 100% of your donations,
our free alternatives to Eventbrite
Eventbrite and BetterWorld are two leading platforms that people use to sell tickets and organize different types of events. Eventbrite is known for its tools that support the organization, management, and ticket sales for all kinds of events.
Meanwhile, BetterWorld is making a name for itself with a focus on fundraising and charity events, offering easy solutions for organizers to sell tickets and collect donations for worthy causes.
Today, we'll take a detailed look at both platforms, comparing what each offers and helping you decide which might be the best fit for your event needs.
Price comparison
Eventbrite offers a variety of pricing plans to accommodate the needs of different event organizers. Their free plan offers 25 tickets and there is still a $1.79/ticket charge plus a 3.8% processing fee and 2.3% credit card fee. Their flex plans range from $9.99-$49.99 per event, also with additional fees. For large or complex events, Eventbrite offers a Premium plan that provides customized features and support according to the needs of these events. For this plan, you need to contact Eventbrite's sales team to discuss specific needs and pricing.
Meanwhile, BetterWorld proudly presents a "FREE FOREVER" pricing model.
It allows unlimited access to a wide range of fundraising tools without any platform fees.
Price
$0 - Free Forever!
Unlimited campaigns, team members, data storage, everything!
$0-$159/mo
Event management only.
Platform fee
0%
Supported by 100% optional contributions from donors
3.8% and $1.79/ticket
Payment processor fee
2.9% + $0.30
Most donors cover this so you can keep 100% of what you raise
2.9%
BetterWorld offers a FREE FOREVER pricing model
This pricing model allows unlimited access to a wide range of fundraising tools without any platform fees. The credit card processing fees are 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. However, most donors opt to cover these fees. This is truly a free alternative to Eventbrite.

Key features of BetterWorld
- Multi-Tiered Ticketing
- Text Message Notifications
- Mobile Check-In
- PCI DSS Level 1 standards
- Offline and Complimentary Tickets
- Excellent Customer Service
- Incredibly Easy-to-Use
- Event Management
- Livestreaming
- Ticketing Software
- Unified fulfillment center
- Fundraising Software
Comparing BetterWorld and Eventbrite: Key differences and benefits
Pricing model
Free for all features
Tiered pricing with additional fees
Event type suitability
Focused on nonprofits and fundraising
A broad range, from festivals to workshops
Ease of use
Exceptionally easy for non-tech users
Some parts of the user interface can be confusing
Marketing tools
Limited in-built promotion tools
Integrated marketing and promotion tools
Fundraising specific tools
Auctions, raffles, and donation campaigns
General event management features
Community and network
Strong nonprofit and fundraiser community
Large user base across various event types
Support and training
Dedicated support, especially helpful for nonprofits
Extensive resources and support for paid events
International use
Primarily focused on US-based nonprofits
Global platform with extensive currency support
Free event options
The entire platform, all the tools and software are free
Free for events with under 25 tickets with limited features
Payment schedule
Instant access to funds through popular gateways
Regular schedules with delays on weekends/holidays
Why Choose BetterWorld?
When it comes down to it, if you're a nonprofit looking to host a fundraising event, BetterWorld is the way to go.
It's designed with nonprofits in mind, offering all the tools and software needed to pull off successful fundraising activities like auctions, raffles, and donation campaigns.
What makes BetterWorld stand out even more is its cost — or rather, the lack thereof. It's completely free, meaning all the money you raise can go straight to your cause without worrying about platform fees eating into your donations.
On the other hand, Eventbrite is a versatile platform that caters well to a variety of event types, from music festivals to conferences. It's equipped with robust marketing and analytics tools that can help maximize event reach and insights.
However, this comes at a cost, with tiered pricing plans and additional fees for services and ticket sales.
So, while Eventbrite might be more suited for general event hosting, for those in the nonprofit sector focused on fundraising, BetterWorld offers dedicated tools and price points that are hard to beat.

Frequently Asked Questions
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...the BetterWorld platform is the best. They have considered all of the factors required to have a successful fundraising event and built that functionality into the product.
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Unlimited campaigns, team members, data storage, everything!
All the tools you need to make fundraising seamless
Our Eventbrite alternatives for nonprofits are designed to meet all your fundraising needs, not just events. From sleek auctions to engaging peer-to-peer campaigns, bring all of your fundraising onto one free platform.
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