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Purplepass alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Purplepass alternative for most people is Ticket Tailor (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of event ticketing platforms. It's also the best free one.
Purplepass compared with 6 alternatives: Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, TicketSpice, TicketLeap, Tickera and 1 more.
Purplepass has a free plan. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PurplepassThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticket Tailor | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| TicketSpice | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| TicketLeap | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tickera | From $99/yr | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Yapsody | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Purplepass
Ticket Tailor
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits
- Ticket Tailor is free.
- Ticket Tailor also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Organizers who want a flat per-ticket fee instead of a percentage
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 covers email campaigns.
Suits: Organizers who want buyers to find their events through a marketplace
TicketSpice
Ticketing for events and attractions at a flat 99¢ per ticket
- TicketSpice is free.
- TicketSpice also covers email campaigns and sMS marketing.
Suits: Festivals, fairs and attractions selling both online and at the gate
TicketLeap
Self-service ticketing with fees buyers can cover in full
- TicketLeap is free.
- TicketLeap also covers email campaigns and qR codes.
Suits: Small organizers who want buyers to cover all ticketing costs
Tickera
WordPress ticketing plugin with no per-ticket commission
- Tickera starts at $99 per year at renewal, after a first year at $149.
- Tickera has no free plan, unlike Purplepass.
- Tickera can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tickera also covers barcode scanning and qR codes.
- Tickera does not cover reports, which Purplepass does.
Suits: Organizers who already run a WordPress site
Yapsody
Per-ticket event ticketing with seat maps and white-label pages
- Yapsody also covers barcode scanning.
Suits: Casinos, theaters and venues that sell reserved seats
Limits worth knowing in Purplepass
- Online card processing is 3.0% on top of the service fee, and box-office card sales are 2.5% + $0.25 per transaction.
- Bulk preprinted ticket stock is extra: $0.10 per thermal ticket, $0.12 per full-color custom ticket, $0.06 per Tyvek wristband and $0.12 per vinyl wristband.
- The pricing page lists no tiers or contract terms; box-office, comp-ticket, map-building and free-event fees are all stated as none.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Purplepass?
The alternatives to Purplepass in this directory are Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, TicketSpice, TicketLeap, Tickera and Yapsody. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Purplepass.
Is there a free alternative to Purplepass?
Yes. Ticket Tailor, TicketSpice and TicketLeap are free to use. Eventbrite and Yapsody have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.