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Universe alternatives
Universe compared with 5 alternatives: Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Billetto, TicketSpice and Luma.
Universe has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UniverseThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticket Tailor | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Billetto | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| TicketSpice | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Luma | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Universe
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Eventbrite
Ticketing and event marketplace, with fees usually paid by buyers
- Eventbrite also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Organizers who want buyers to find their events through a marketplace
- Free
Ticket Tailor
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits
- Ticket Tailor also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Organizers who want a flat per-ticket fee instead of a percentage
- Free
Billetto
European ticketing marketplace with ads you pay for per sale
- Billetto also covers email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- Universe also covers reports.
Suits: Organizers in the Nordics, UK and the rest of Europe
- Free
TicketSpice
Ticketing for events and attractions at a flat 99¢ per ticket
- TicketSpice also covers email campaigns and sMS marketing.
Suits: Festivals, fairs and attractions selling both online and at the gate
- Free plan · from $59/mo
Luma
Event pages and calendars for community events, free or paid
- Luma also covers email campaigns.
- Universe also covers reports.
Suits: Community organizers running meetups, clubs and free events
Limits worth knowing in Universe
- Paid tickets cost 2% + $0.79 on Starter or 2.5% + $1.99 on Standard, capped at $19.95 a ticket, plus processing; buyers can be made to pay both.
- Selling on Ticketmaster, dynamic pricing, RFID and account management come only with the custom-priced Pro plan.
- There is no free trial of paid plans, though accounts and event pages are free to create.
- Universe does not remit taxes: organizers who add sales tax at checkout must handle it themselves.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Universe?
The alternatives to Universe in this directory are Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Billetto, TicketSpice and Luma. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Universe.
Is there a free alternative to Universe?
Yes. Ticket Tailor, Billetto and TicketSpice are free to use. Eventbrite and Luma have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.