Eventbrite Alternatives for Hosting Online Events

Running an online event should be straightforward and affordable. Whether you’re organizing a webinar, workshop, or a hybrid session, you need clean registration, clear access instructions, and dependable delivery. If Eventbrite’s pricing or features don’t fit, these options work well—starting with our #1 pick for online formats.

1) TixFox.co — Best Overall for Online Events

TixFox.co is our top pick because it keeps costs low and setup simple. You can publish a page quickly, connect Stripe, and send confirmations without extra add‑ons. For the live session, link your Zoom, YouTube, or Vimeo URL on the confirmation page and reminder emails. For higher control, require Zoom registration and use that join link.

Why it stands out

• Flat, predictable pricing: 39¢ per ticket (or 30¢ for tickets under $5), no monthly platform fees
• Flexible hosting: link to Zoom/YouTube/Vimeo or embed a private stream
• Built-in tools: discount codes, multiple ticket types, capacity limits, analytics
• Mobile check-in for hybrid and in-person segments
• Clean attendee experience and professional emails

Quick setup for a webinar (10 minutes)

1. Create an event and add two tickets: "Live access" and "Replay access".
2. Connect Stripe and set your currency.
3. Paste your stream link (Zoom or Vimeo) into the confirmation instructions.
4. Schedule two reminders: 24 hours and 1 hour before start.
5. After the event, update the page with a replay URL and send a follow‑up.

Fee example (simple math)

If a platform charges 3% + $1.50 per ticket and you sell 300 tickets at $25, the platform fee alone is about $675. TixFox is 39¢ per ticket, or $117 for the same event. That difference often covers your speaker stipend or editing for a replay.

Practical tips

• Require Zoom registration if you expect link sharing.
• Add a separate "Team pass" ticket (e.g., 5 seats at a small discount).
• Put the replay link in the post‑event email and set an expiry date.

2) Airmeet — Strong for Interactive Virtual Conferences

Airmeet offers lounges and tables for real conversations. It suits summits and community meetups where attendees want to meet peers and visit sponsor areas.

Best for: Virtual conferences with sessions, sponsors, and attendee networking

Highlights: Lounges, sponsor booths, polls/Q&A, recordings, CRM integrations

Trade‑offs: Higher learning curve for new hosts; pricing can scale with usage.

3) Hopin — Scalable, Full-Featured Virtual Events

Hopin supports multi‑track agendas, backstage production, and large attendance. It’s a fit for multi‑day programs with sponsors and parallel sessions.

Best for: High-production webinars, multi-track summits, and hybrid events

Highlights: Stages, sessions, expo areas, backstage tools, recordings, SSO options

Trade‑offs: Powerful but heavier to configure; costs more than lighter tools.

4) Zoom Events — Familiar and Reliable Webinar Stack

Zoom Events extends standard Zoom with registration and basic event packaging. If your team already uses Zoom, this reduces change management.

Best for: Webinars, training series, and internal/external enablement sessions

Highlights: Registration, reminders, recordings, breakout rooms, solid analytics

Trade‑offs: Page customization is limited; branding is more constrained than dedicated marketing pages.

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What to check before you pick

• Access control: Can you gate replays and limit link sharing?
• Email delivery: Do confirmations and reminders land in inboxes?
• Exports: Can you export attendees and refund reports without friction?
• Recording: Is it easy to publish a replay 24–48 hours later?
• Support: Response time during your live window matters.

Choosing what fits your format

• If you want low fees and a fast, clean registration flow, start with TixFox.
• If engagement/networking is central, consider Airmeet.
• If you need enterprise scale and complex agendas, Hopin is strong.
• If your org standardizes on Zoom, Zoom Events keeps everything familiar.

Minimal runbook for online events

Two weeks before

• Draft the event page and confirmation copy. Add clear access steps.
• Set up 24‑hour and 1‑hour reminders. Include an "Add to calendar" link.

On event day

• Open the live room 15 minutes early; test audio and slides.
• Pin a short message with support contact and house rules.

After the event

• Publish the replay within 24–48 hours. Send a recap email.
• Export attendance and questions. Note topics that triggered the most interest.

Whatever you choose, run through your own registration and emails as a test. A clear path from purchase to join link—and a prompt replay—does more for satisfaction than any extra feature.