Best Event Ticketing · head-to-head
Eventbrite vs Universe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for event ticketing. Eventbrite has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Eventbrite has the lower entry price — Eventbrite starts at $0/mo, Universe at $0/mo. Free tier: Eventbrite Yes, Universe Yes. HIPAA: Eventbrite —, Universe —.
As of 2026-06-14 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Eventbrite
$0/mo entryUniverse
$0/mo entrySources — Eventbrite: eventbrite.com (verified 2026-06-14) · Universe: universe.com (verified 2026-06-14)
Key features
Eventbrite: AI-powered event page builder; Access to 90M+ monthly users discovery marketplace; Reserved seating and timed-entry ticketing; Mobile check-in and QR ticket scanning; Promo codes and waitlist management; Email marketing with smart audiences; Real-time analytics and reporting; Attendee-facing mobile app; Eventbrite Ads (select markets); PCI-DSS 4.0.1 and SOC 2/SOC 3 certified
Universe: Timed-entry scheduling with bulk editing across timeslots; Inventory control per ticket type and timeslot; Dynamic pricing by timeslot (Pro); QR-coded digital tickets via email or digital wallets; Self-service buyer date/time changes and ticket transfers; BoxOffice app for door sales (all tiers); Payment plans for attendees (Standard/Pro); Tiered ticketing (Standard/Pro); Presale with cardholder access controls (Standard/Pro); Nonprofit/charity discounted rates available; Partner affiliate sales channels included