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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Eventbrite

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AEventbrite is a global ticketing and event technology platform that provides creators of events with tools and resources to plan, promote, and produce live experiences. The vendor says event organizers can benefit from Eventbrite’s self-service event planning tools including email invitation creation, RSVP tracking, and ticket selling. Ticket sales can be managed online via the ticketing website or through integration with social media sites including Facebook, and real-time sales data…N/A

    Splash

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/ASplash helps to get event programs in front of the right people by helping users create engaging, branded experiences and optimize conversions at each stage of the event lifecycle. The solution empowers teams to execute events that bring in more leads, shorten the sales cycle, drive new business, and strengthen customer relationships. Splash is an event marketing platform that helps teams do all of this by building and hosting virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. By marrying data and…

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    Pricing
    EventbriteSplash
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Free: For Personal Use and Occasional Small Business Events
    $0.00
    Pro: For More Design and Access Control
    Contact Sales
    per year
    Enterprise: For Solutions and Workflows at Scale
    Contact Sales
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    EventbriteSplash
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsOnly pay when ticket sales are made Essentials plan: 2% + $0.79/ paid ticket Professional plan: 3.5% + $1.59/ paid ticket Premium plan: contact Eventbrite for a custom pricing plan Free for free events
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    Community Pulse
    EventbriteSplash
    Considered Both Products
    Eventbrite
    Chose Eventbrite
    Splash is the closest equal competitor and has more beautiful design options but isn't as easy to use.
    Incentivized
    Chose Eventbrite
    Eventbrite is not as customizable as some of the other event marketing platforms. Eventbrite is very broad whereas some of the other event marketing platforms enable you to tailor your message, collect more data and insights on your attendees and guests.
    Incentivized
    Cvent
    Chose Splash
    Event Farm is the best solution for complex events with different attendee types, etc. they have amazing flexibility for building out your dream event registration solution. RSVPify is great for the registrant experience. It’s not as well branded out of the box but is a good …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    I prefer Splash to Eventbrite because the UI is so much more beautiful. With Splash it's as if you hired a website designer to create a custom landing page for every event. It also has the ability to run virtual events with its integration with Zoom. Event brite's UI is just a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    We appreciated Splash's robust platform and ability to customize to our unique needs. The platform has helped us scale our efforts both internally and within our global networks.

    We chose to go with the Splash Event hub rather than the Eventbrite Community because of cost for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    We used to use Eventbrite to manage our events before we were switched into using Splash. It was much easier to use, had a consistent usability structure for creating events and getting users to sign up. While it wasn't as customizable in terms of the landing page or email …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    We initially tried out and Cevent and Eventbrite, but these did not come close to the solution we were looking for and found in Splash.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Eventbrite has a clumsy platform and it doesn't allow the user to create branded event pages or custom designs.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    The only other event platform that I used was Eventbrite.The huge advantage of Splash was its design capabilities. Eventbrite gives a very generic invitation, whereas Splash is much more versatile design-wise.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Better than the others - didn't like eventbrite, my punchbowl, etc. Would rather stay with them and with something we know. Started with Splash because I knew them, they were affordable, they were responsive, and they seemed to have a strong passion for events and event …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Better looking invites than Marketo. We still prefer Eventbrite for our larger summits and conferences. Less heavy uplift and administrative tasks on Eventbrite. The UI is easier to use and the analytics and reports are better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Creating a well-designed event page in a relatively short amount of time is paramount to event efficiency. Splash is definitely our #1 choice here.

    Moreover, the customer success team is very responsive and provides solutions to any kind of problem quickly and directly. Having …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Pardot is NOT for event marketers, I struggled to make the platform work for our event marketing needs. Eventbrite is OK for event marketers, but is pretty average. Splash strongly outweighs the two by streamlining an event marketers processes. Helps me track, manage, and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Splash is superior to Eventbrite in landing page building, ongoing communications, and attendee data. These were huge selling points and have proven to be incredibly valuable.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Eventbrite & Cvent are not design-first. They are heavy lifting and powerful platforms, but they fall so short on the actual aesthetic of the design. This is the most important aspect of organizing an event - creating a beautiful page that encourages visitors to buy a ticket. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Splash allows for branding and better communication with attendees.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    We are using Splash Event Marketing because of the design, user flow and insights we can gain that were not as intuitive on other platforms.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    The web hosting feature in Splash is by far the best I've encountered.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Overall Splash just seemed to be the most "current" and on the cutting edge.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Despite not being a very old company, Splash does not feel like a buggy-startup in Beta. I've used other platforms like Eventbrite that don't have the functionality Splash does, and other comparable companies to Splash that are painful to use on the backend. I would also say …
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    Splash is easier and more colourful. You are able to add more detail and images.
    Incentivized
    Chose Splash
    A lot more customizable and view looks significantly better with Splash Event Marketing Platform.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    28 Answers
    78%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    28 Answers
    83%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    29 Answers
    78%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    27 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    29 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    EventbriteSplash
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Eventbrite and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Eventbrite
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Eventbrite and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Eventbrite
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Event registration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Eventbrite and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Eventbrite
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    4.3
    1 Ratings
    64% below category average
    User authentication00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Eventbrite and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Eventbrite
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Branding options00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Attendee list export00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Eventbrite and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Eventbrite
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Networking00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Event analytics00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    EventbriteSplash
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (57 ratings)
    4.0
    (49 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.5
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (23 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EventbriteSplash
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Eventbrite
    We're a nonprofit organization so we have a very lean time, labor, and money so the super easy self-explanatory nature makes it easy for our team to admin an event. The simple UI [of Eventbrite] keeps our focus on the event and avoids any headache-inducing tech hurdles. There're just enough user roles to handle multi-staffer admin. A less appropriate situation is an event that is huge in complexity with a custom workflow and processing which Eventbrite's not built to handle in-house such as multi-step registration, multiple item and category all-select options during registration, multi-event type (not just physical or ticket but virtual goods tracking), more HootSuite-like social media refinery, etc.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    Eventbrite
    No answers on this topic
    Cvent
    • Templates - Splash allowed Hubspot to create page templates for all of our Hubspot User Group Meet Up registration pages. So while we're just one city that hosts meet-ups, utilizing these templates helps ensure that every city's pages look the same and are able to be navigated in the same way.
    • Check In - Their app is really nice for check-in on the day of the event. I can have any co-worker log into the app on their phone and they're ready to help me manage the event. The app definitely makes our check-in process more simplified.
    • Managing RSVPs - The ability to cut off registration and start a wait list is critical for our events. We get a handful of cancellations in the week before the event (as I'm sure every other event marketer does) and we can start moving our way down the waitlist to fill our events up!
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cons
    Eventbrite
    No answers on this topic
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    Eventbrite
    Excellent platform and easy to use to create events. Eventbrite sets the standard for simple, effective and safe ticketing platforms. Our customers trust Eventbrite and we've always done well when we use this platform for ticketing. They have recently updated some of the virtual connectivity tools which make it even easier to set up and promote virtual events.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cvent
    Because easy to interface and easy to manage Splash platform and individual event platform and easy to integrate with third party software such as Adobe Marketo and others softwares. Easy to maintain status and easy to relate with Salesforce campaign through Marketo . Useful in lead capturing and generation and so on we can enable business through splash.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Eventbrite
    No answers on this topic
    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Eventbrite
    No answers on this topic
    Cvent
    We love working with our account manager and priority support to answer questions efficiently and speedily. Our account manager works with us on larger and bigger picture initiatives for our instance, where the priority support is always there when you're stuck with a feature or setup, it's been great to share this resource with our global network of hosts internal and external to the company.
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    Implementation Rating
    Eventbrite
    Just jump in, don't over thinking it, doing it will net the very few basic questions you'll have. There's not much complexity so one doesn't need to plan as if moving a canal. It's as simple as can be.
    Incentivized
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    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Eventbrite
    My "go to" for event registration has always been Constant Contact because they don't charge additional processing fees above the standard transaction. If it's a more basic event where I just need to capture name, email, and payment, I'll continue to use Constant Contact over Eventbrite. However, if it's more complex and requires marketing, I would choose Eventbrite.
    Incentivized
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    Cvent
    Despite not being a very old company, Splash does not feel like a buggy-startup in Beta. I've used other platforms like Eventbrite that don't have the functionality Splash does, and other comparable companies to Splash that are painful to use on the backend. I would also say that the Splash team and culture is a plus. They offer a lot of training tutorials and every call is always a fun one with their team.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Eventbrite
    • A dedicated URL for each event has been easy to use for tying events to editorial content, promotion and marketing.
    • For ticketed events, it has been an easy -to-use system without requiring a lot of training on a complicated technology. It is also competitively priced for transaction management.
    • Whether we have discovered any Eventbrite users via the Eventbrite site promotion, we appreciate it as a recommendation of our event for like-minded event attendees.
    Incentivized
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    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

    Eventbrite Screenshots

    Screenshot of Organizer Resource BlogScreenshot of Facebook IntegrationScreenshot of Mobile OptimizedScreenshot of Organizer AppScreenshot of Event Dashboard

    Splash Screenshots

    Screenshot of customized and on-brand event programs - from the first invitation to post-event follow-up.Screenshot of an example of a personalized email campaign built from on-brand templates. These can be scheduled to be sent to targeted lists.Screenshot of actionable segments created from a guest list, with advanced tag management and list building. This displays every response, status change, and answers to registration questions as they happen.Screenshot of the available integrations for event programs, with Salesforce, Slack, Marketo, Hubspot, Eloqua, Greenhouse, Zapier,  and Zoom.Screenshot of the real-time data and analytics that provide the insights to prove success and build better programs.Screenshot of Splash's Host app, which is used to run the door. Fast search and one-click check-in keeps the traffic flowing, which frees up users to capture info from walk-ins all while syncing the list across devices and to a connected CRM in real-time.