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Ticketmaster alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Ticketmaster alternative for most people is Eventbrite (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of event ticketing platforms. It's also the best free one.
Ticketmaster compared with 5 alternatives: Eventbrite, Fever, Paciolan, SeatGeek and vivenu.
Ticketmaster's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TicketmasterThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fever | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paciolan | Paid | No | Web |
| SeatGeek | Paid | No | Web, iOS |
| vivenu | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from Ticketmaster
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 Ticketmaster lacks.
- Eventbrite also covers email campaigns.
- Eventbrite does not cover marketing automation, which Ticketmaster does.
Suits: Organizers who want buyers to find their events through a marketplace
Fever
Events marketplace with ticketing software for organizers
- Fever does not cover marketing automation, which Ticketmaster does.
Suits: Attractions, museums and venues that want marketplace exposure
Paciolan
Ticketing and fan data for college athletics and venues
- Paciolan lists no iOS and Android apps, which Ticketmaster has.
- Paciolan does not cover marketing automation, which Ticketmaster does.
Suits: College athletics departments
SeatGeek
Marketplace for buying and selling tickets to live events
- SeatGeek lists no Android app, which Ticketmaster has.
- SeatGeek does not cover marketing automation and reports, which Ticketmaster does.
Suits: Fans buying resale tickets to games and concerts
vivenu
Enterprise ticketing platform with an open API
- vivenu lists no iOS and Android apps, which Ticketmaster has.
- vivenu does not cover marketing automation, which Ticketmaster does.
Suits: Pro sports teams, festivals and large venues
Limits worth knowing in Ticketmaster
- No client pricing is published; it is arranged through a sales conversation.
- Consumer fees are added on top of ticket prices, and the vendor has a page explaining its All In Prices.
- The business site is written for large venues, teams and promoters, so small one-off events are less clearly served.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ticketmaster?
The alternatives to Ticketmaster in this directory are Eventbrite, Fever, Paciolan, SeatGeek and vivenu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ticketmaster.
Is there a free alternative to Ticketmaster?
Yes. Eventbrite has 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.