“Free for organisers” models (fees passed to buyers) Examples that Entertainers Worldwide show and suggest to their members that would like to organise and ticket their own events and gigs
The big, familiar one - Eventbrite
Eventbrite is free to set up and publish events, and there are no fees for free events. If you sell tickets, a service fee is added to each ticket unless you choose to cover it yourself.
It’s popular because it combines ticketing, marketing tools, analytics, and discovery in one place, making it easy to reach audiences quickly.
Ticket Sellers
See this event set up to help guide people though the entertainment booking process
Squad Up
Newly tested Squady seemed the perfect plaxe to run a test event for a sing-a-long
Simpletix in this example used to manage tickets for a wedding entertainment showcase
FreshTix
Dedicated company booking page
TryBooking
Creating events is free, and free events have no charges. For paid tickets, there’s typically a percentage fee plus a small per-ticket charge, which you can pass on to attendees so it costs you nothing.
Best for: simple pricing and UK-focused support.
Ticket Fairy
There are no setup or subscription fees, and ticket fees are usually added to the ticket price and paid by customers, meaning organisers receive the full ticket value.
It also includes built-in marketing tools and referral features to help sell more tickets.
Best for: festivals, nightlife, and events where marketing matters.
Humanitix positions itself as a lower-fee alternative where profits from booking fees go to charity. It offers free access to features and charges only low attendee fees.
Best for: ethical branding, charities, and community events.
Low-cost / “almost free” alternatives
These aren’t fully free for paid tickets but are cheaper than many big platforms:
TicketSource
Often praised as a professional yet cost-effective box office system, with free options for certain booking types and simple event management tools.
Ticket Tailor
Flexible pricing with small per-ticket fees instead of percentage-based charges, plus custom branding and check-in tools.
Best for: organisers who want control and lower fees.
