Comparison

SimpleEvents vs Eventbrite

SimpleEvents.io and Eventbrite both manage events — but they're built for different jobs. Here's how a HubSpot-native platform stacks up against a general-purpose ticketing tool, category by category.

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SimpleEvents.io

HubSpot-native · simple

An event platform built specifically for HubSpot users — create, manage, and track events directly in your CRM. Unlimited events and attendees, QR check-in, and fully branded events, with no third-party tools to stitch together.

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$50/mo

Billed monthly — or $600/yr billed annually.

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Eventbrite

General-purpose ticketing

Eventbrite is a widely-used event management and ticketing platform that helps individuals and organizations create, promote, and manage events of all sizes — from small gatherings to large conferences. It is popular for its accessibility, flexible ticketing, and a marketplace that increases event visibility, but it is not built specifically for HubSpot.

Detailed breakdown

SimpleEvents.io

Eventbrite

Core features

Unlimited events and attendees
Customizable HubSpot registration forms
Attendee management inside your HubSpot CRM
QR-code check-in synced to HubSpot workflows
Native HubSpot: forms, lists, workflows, emails
Event capacity limits, guest events
In-person and virtual events

Event creation and ticketing
Attendee management in the Eventbrite interface
Event promotion tools (social, email)
Built-in analytics and reports
Mobile app for on-the-go management
In-person and virtual events

Pricing

Simple, transparent plans that scale with you
No hidden fees — unlimited events and attendees included

Per-ticket fees that add up with event size and volume
Free for events that don't charge attendance

Target audience

HubSpot users — marketing managers and directors integrating events into their CRM

The general public — anyone from community gatherings to large conferences

Integration

100% HubSpot — built to work exclusively inside your HubSpot portal

Many integrations (CRM, email, social), but not deeply integrated with HubSpot

User experience

Set up an event in just 5 minutes
Familiar, HubSpot-native interface — minimal learning curve

Accessible, guided interface for first-time users
Mobile management via the Eventbrite app

Customer support

Email and live chat support

Help center, community forums, email, and premium support tiers

Customization & branding

Brand-centric — the Pro plan removes all SimpleEvents branding

Eventbrite branding on most customer-facing pages unless you upgrade

Reporting & analytics

All reporting handled directly inside your HubSpot portal

Robust built-in tools, but less deeply integrated with CRMs like HubSpot

Security & compliance

Fully GDPR compliant

Complies with global regulations, including GDPR

Why teams pick SimpleEvents

No other platform integrates as deeply with HubSpot
Straightforward, all-inclusive pricing — no per-ticket fees
Events up and running in 5 minutes

Where Eventbrite fits

A marketplace that widens event visibility
Flexible ticketing — seating arrangements and discount codes

Why it matters

Built for HubSpot, priced for everyone

Whatever you're comparing against, the same three things set SimpleEvents apart.

100% HubSpot integration

SimpleEvents is built exclusively for HubSpot — forms, lists, workflows, and emails live natively in your portal. No CSV exports, no third-party glue.

Up and running in 5 minutes

No properties to wire up, no new platform to learn. Create and publish a branded event in minutes and stay inside HubSpot the whole time.

Simple, all-inclusive pricing

Unlimited events and attendees with no per-ticket fees and no hidden costs — pricing that scales with your team, not your ticket volume.

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