Comparison
ema vs Eventbrite
Go beyond ticketing with full conference management, exhibitor tools, and event production workflows.
Feature comparison
What each platform includes
A side-by-side look at what each platform includes, with ema and the alternative shown clearly on every row.
Conference program management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoSpeaker management and portals
ema
YesEventbrite
NoAbstract submission and review
ema
YesEventbrite
NoSchedule builder with conflict detection
ema
YesEventbrite
NoInteractive floor plan designer
ema
YesEventbrite
NoExhibitor management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoAI event assistant
ema
YesEventbrite
NoTask management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoVisual email builder
ema
YesEventbrite
Basic templatesCustom form builder
ema
YesEventbrite
Basic formsRegistration and ticketing
ema
YesEventbrite
YesBudget management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoDocument management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoKnowledge base
ema
YesEventbrite
NoFlat monthly pricing
ema
YesEventbrite
Per-ticket feesAccommodation and travel management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoSupport desk and ticketing
ema
YesEventbrite
NoSales CRM and CPQ
ema
YesEventbrite
NoMarketing intelligence and attribution
ema
YesEventbrite
Basic analyticsCPD/CE credit management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoVendor and supplier management
ema
YesEventbrite
NoLower platform cost, clearer adoption path
ema packages start from $499/month and are shaped around your event volume, support needs, and included usage. Eventbrite pricing is usually shaped by 3.7% + $1.79/ticket plus 2.9% payment processing.
Pricing comparisons are based on public pricing where available, published package structures, buyer-reported ranges, and equivalent operating needs. Competitor prices vary by contract, module, geography, support level, implementation scope, and event volume. Hard-cost services and payment processing may differ. Bring us your current quote and we will compare it plainly.
Switching from another platform?
If you are locked into another event platform, we can credit your ema platform fee during the overlap period when you sign an ema term of equal or longer length. Hard-cost services remain billable.
Switching reasons
Why teams switch to ema
The practical differences teams notice when they move event operations into a connected, modern workspace.
Built for conferences, not just ticketing
Eventbrite is a ticketing platform. It works well for selling tickets to events, but it stops there. ema is a full event production platform — speakers, schedules, exhibitors, floor plans, budgets, and team workflows are all included.
Predictable pricing that scales
Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket plus payment processing fees. For a 5,000-attendee conference at $200/ticket, that is over $46,000 in fees. ema uses package-led pricing without taking a percentage cut of ticket revenue, so the math is easier to model before the event.
Exhibition and trade show tools
If your event includes an exhibition, Eventbrite has nothing for you. ema includes floor plan design, booth assignment, exhibitor portals, and compliance management — all connected to your event.
One platform instead of many
Eventbrite users typically need 4-5 additional tools for conference management: a spreadsheet for the schedule, a form tool for abstracts, email software for communications, and a project management tool for team tasks. ema replaces all of them.
Quote comparison
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Send the rough shape of your current quote, contract, or renewal. We will compare platform cost, support, migration, included usage, and hard-cost services in plain language.
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See how ema fits your next event
One platform for your entire event team, with packages that start from $499/month and scale around your event operations.