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Tickera alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Tickera 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.
Tickera compared with 5 alternatives: TicketSpice, Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, Ticketor and Purplepass.
Tickera is a paid product, starting at $99 per year at renewal, after a first year at $149. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TickeraThis tool | From $99/yr | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| TicketSpice | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticket Tailor | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticketor | Free plan · from $37.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Purplepass | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Tickera starts at $8.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: TicketSpice and Ticket Tailor.
Eventbrite and Ticketor score 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 Tickera
TicketSpice
Ticketing for events and attractions at a flat 99¢ per ticket
- TicketSpice is free.
- TicketSpice has a free plan, which Tickera lacks.
- TicketSpice also covers reports, email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- TicketSpice does not cover barcode scanning and qR codes, which Tickera does.
Suits: Festivals, fairs and attractions selling both online and at the gate
Ticket Tailor
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits
- Ticket Tailor is free.
- Ticket Tailor has a free plan, which Tickera lacks.
- Ticket Tailor also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Ticket Tailor does not cover barcode scanning and qR codes, which Tickera does.
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 has a free plan, which Tickera lacks.
- Eventbrite also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Eventbrite does not cover barcode scanning and qR codes, which Tickera does.
Suits: Organizers who want buyers to find their events through a marketplace
Ticketor
Ticketing and box-office system with seating charts and your own site
- Ticketor starts at $37.95 per month, billed monthly (listed from $54.95).
- Ticketor has a free plan, which Tickera lacks.
- Ticketor lists no iOS and Android apps, which Tickera has.
- Ticketor also covers reports and appointment booking.
- Ticketor does not cover barcode scanning, which Tickera does.
Suits: Theaters, schools and venues that need assigned seating
Purplepass
Ticketing with box-office apps and assigned seating
- Purplepass has a free plan, which Tickera lacks.
- Purplepass also covers reports.
- Purplepass does not cover barcode scanning and qR codes, which Tickera does.
Suits: Concerts, conventions and fairs that want a per-ticket fee and no monthly cost
Limits worth knowing in Tickera
- It runs only inside WordPress.
- Payment gateway fees still apply, typically about 2.9% + $0.30 with Stripe according to the vendor.
- Year-one prices include a $50 activation fee. Without an active license, Checkinera app scanning stops and scanning is limited to the WordPress admin.
- Standard has no seating charts or other premium add-ons; those need Bundle or Lifetime.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tickera?
The alternatives to Tickera in this directory are TicketSpice, Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, Ticketor and Purplepass. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tickera.
Is there a free alternative to Tickera?
Yes. TicketSpice and Ticket Tailor are free to use. Eventbrite, Ticketor and Purplepass 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.