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Showpass alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Showpass 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.
Showpass compared with 5 alternatives: Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, Ticket Fairy, TicketLeap and Admit One.
Showpass has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShowpassThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticket Tailor | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticket Fairy | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| TicketLeap | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Admit One | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Showpass
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
Ticket Fairy
Ticketing and event operations for festivals, clubs and venues
- Ticket Fairy starts at $20 per month ($17 per month billed yearly).
- Ticket Fairy lists no iOS and Android apps, which Showpass has.
- Ticket Fairy also covers marketing automation.
- Ticket Fairy does not cover reports, which Showpass does.
Suits: Festival, club night and concert promoters
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
Admit One
Ticketing and event marketplace with managed support options
- Admit One is free.
- Admit One also covers qR codes.
Suits: Mid-sized venues and festivals
Limits worth knowing in Showpass
- Prices are shown in Canadian dollars; tickets can be sold in CAD, USD or EUR.
- Showpass's service fee (1% + $0.59 CAD on Essential) is charged per paid item, on top of card processing.
- Assigned seating, ticket packages and waitlists need Professional; group sales and memberships need Premium.
- There is no free trial, and moving between tiers is done by contacting support.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Showpass?
The alternatives to Showpass in this directory are Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, Ticket Fairy, TicketLeap and Admit One. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Showpass.
Is there a free alternative to Showpass?
Yes. Ticket Tailor, TicketLeap and Admit One are free to use. Eventbrite and Ticket Fairy 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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.