Compare SignUp to Eventbrite
What’s the best way to keep your events and activities organized and on track? Our all-in-one coordination platform is designed for event planners just like you. See why so many leaders choose SignUp over traditional event management options.
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Our easy-to-use platform gives you everything you need to be successful, whether you’re planning a neighborhood gathering, a networking happening or a citywide initiative. Our Basic (Free) service comes fully loaded with tons of useful features and supports unlimited SignUps, unlimited participants, and unlimited email notifications – all inclusive in ALL Plans. Our Premium Plans and ad-free experience provide planning pros with additional customization and muscle to bolster your success. Whenever you need an extra hand – we’re here to help! Our Customer Success team is standing by 7 days a week to ensure you shine.
Simply, We’re the Easiest!
Our step-by-step planner makes it EASY to organize activities and events, big or small. We keep it simple without compromising on any of the important features including safety, security and scale. Quickly and clearly coordinate jobs, shifts, appointments, RSVPs, and what you need people to do or bring. Invite your supporters, volunteers and colleagues with a simple link. Participants will love you when they sign up in a few clicks – no apps to download, no passwords required.
Boost Participation, Boost Results
We know your success depends on people showing up and turning out – that’s why we keep our event managers top of mind. Automated reminders (email & text) and calendar sync mean busy participants and supporters actually keep their commitments. Features like waitlists, rolling locks and setting limits mean you can give more people a fair chance to join in, contribute and amplify your results.
Always In-the-Know, Even On-the-Go
We know you’re busy so SignUp works how and where you do! Dig into the details on your computer, or set up SignUps and check progress using our crisp and clean mobile experience. Customize your alert preferences, run quick reports, contact participants and see at a glance who’s coming when and any other important details.
Less Busywork, More Meaningful Work
We know you have more important things to do than track down your supporters and participants, make reminder phone calls and wrangle long chat threads and spreadsheets. That’s why SignUp takes care of all the coordination details so you can focus on your meaningful work at hand.
Comparison
Why choose SignUp over Eventbrite? | Eventbrite | |
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Easiest for managing events and activitiesWhile Eventbrite expertly handles the front of the house for promoting local events and selling tickets – managing volunteers for staffing, set up and clean up, and coordinating who’s bringing what can strain even the most seasoned event manager. SignUp is designed for bringing your whole crew together and facilitating their collaboration to pitch in and pull off events of all sizes and duration. | ||
Boosting participation by designBoth SignUp and Eventbrite include multiple invitation options (email, social media, website links, QR code, etc.). Automated confirmation and reminder messages (email and text*) and calendar sync keep everyone on track. Both offer custom themes, waitlists*, waivers* and scheduled locking* to help ensure everyone has a chance to participate. | ||
Specialized features for ongoing group coordinationEventbrite is ideal for managing ticketing, guest lists and RSVP status and works very well for a single-day or short-duration event of any size. SignUp excels in quickly setting up multiple day activities with multiple Organizers*, appointments, shifts and needs. Calendar sync and robust reporting simplify ongoing activity management. | ||
Access for all (Pricing)Eventbrite and SignUp both offer an extensive feature-rich environment for FREE. Eventbrite fees start with more than 25 tickets at $9.99/event + ticketing fees. SignUp’s suite of power-planning Premium features starts at $9.99 per month. SignUp can be used to collect money and does not take a fee beyond the processing partner’s fee. | ||
Responsive customer serviceBoth Eventbrite and SignUp offer comprehensive self-service libraries of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Eventbrite customer support varies with each plan package. SignUp provides a knowledgeable and friendly Customer Success team available to help everyone 7 days a week via email, and coaching calls by appointment. | ||
Tips and ideas to help hosts and organizers succeedBoth Eventbrite and SignUp publish comprehensive articles with resources, tips and helpful ideas to support your planning success. Eventbrite offers marketing, management and academy-level content geared towards event planning professionals. |