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Explara alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Explara alternative for most people is Ticket Tailor (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of event ticketing platforms. The best free one is Eventbrite (3.0 GPA).
Explara compared with 7 alternatives: Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Eventzilla, Yapsody, Billetto and 2 more.
Explara has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExplaraThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticket Tailor | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Eventzilla | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Yapsody | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Billetto | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| KonfHub | Free plan · from $499 | Yes | Web |
| MeraEvents | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Explara starts at $9 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Ticket Tailor and Billetto.
Eventbrite scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Explara
Eventbrite
Ticketing and event marketplace, with fees usually paid by buyers
- Eventbrite starts at $15 per month and up, for Eventbrite Pro email sends.
- Eventbrite also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Eventbrite also covers email campaigns.
- Eventbrite does not cover forms and surveys, which Explara does.
Suits: Organizers who want buyers to find their events through a marketplace
Ticket Tailor
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits
- Ticket Tailor is free.
- Ticket Tailor also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ticket Tailor also covers email campaigns.
- Ticket Tailor does not cover forms and surveys, which Explara does.
Suits: Organizers who want a flat per-ticket fee instead of a percentage
Eventzilla
Registration and ticketing for conferences, training and fundraisers
- Eventzilla also covers email campaigns.
- Eventzilla does not cover forms and surveys, which Explara does.
Suits: Conferences and trade shows that need agendas, speakers and badges
Yapsody
Per-ticket event ticketing with seat maps and white-label pages
- Yapsody also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Yapsody also covers barcode scanning.
- Yapsody does not cover forms and surveys, which Explara does.
Suits: Casinos, theaters and venues that sell reserved seats
Billetto
European ticketing marketplace with ads you pay for per sale
- Billetto is free.
- Billetto also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Billetto also covers email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- Billetto does not cover forms, surveys and reports, which Explara does.
Suits: Organizers in the Nordics, UK and the rest of Europe
KonfHub
Event ticketing and management for conferences and communities
- KonfHub starts at $499 per event.
- KonfHub also covers qR codes.
- KonfHub does not cover forms, surveys and reports, which Explara does.
Suits: Conferences, meetups and college events
MeraEvents
Indian event ticketing, check-in and registration platform
- MeraEvents has no free plan, unlike Explara.
- MeraEvents also covers qR codes.
- MeraEvents does not cover surveys, which Explara does.
Suits: Organizers in India selling conference, workshop or college-fest tickets
Limits worth knowing in Explara
- The 4% fee applies on every plan, so the monthly plans only raise limits on events and groups.
- The 4% fee is stated as domestic only, and a further 1% applies per Stripe transaction.
- Starter allows 1 event a month; extra capacity needs Growth or Pro.
- Prices are shown in US dollars with no annual billing option on the page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Explara?
The alternatives to Explara in this directory are Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Eventzilla, Yapsody, Billetto, KonfHub and MeraEvents. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Explara.
Is there a free alternative to Explara?
Yes. Ticket Tailor and Billetto are free to use. Eventbrite, Eventzilla, Yapsody and KonfHub have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Explara alternatives work on Android?
The Explara listing does not include an Android app. Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Yapsody and Billetto list one.
Which Explara alternatives work on iOS?
The Explara listing does not include an iOS app. Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Yapsody and Billetto list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.