Two tools built for different jobs. Eventbrite sells tickets to the public and lists your event in a marketplace; Novex runs the whole event operation — CRM, registration, on-site check-in, badges, and invoicing — on published subscription pricing. Here's the honest 2026 fee math and a straight answer on who each is for.
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Both help you run events, but they solve different problems. Five things decide it:
An all-in-one event operations platform — CRM, quotations and invoicing, branded registration and ticketing, WhatsApp/email campaigns, on-site kiosk check-in, and badge printing — on published pricing with a free tier.
A widely used ticketing platform with self-serve setup and a large public marketplace that helps consumers discover events.
| Novex | Eventbrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Published subscription: free Beam, then $299–$2,499/mo | Free to set up; per-ticket fees fund it |
| Paid-ticket fee (all-in) | 4.9% + $1.99, card processing included | ≈ 3.7% + $1.79 service + 2.9% processing (Jul 2026) |
| $50 paid ticket — total fee | $4.44 (8.9%) | $5.09 (10.2%) |
| $100 paid ticket — total fee | $6.89 (6.9%) | $8.39 (8.4%) |
| 500 × $100 conference — ticket fees | ≈ $3,445 + your plan | ≈ $4,195 |
| Free / internal events | Free on Beam, with confirmations, badges & check-in | Free to list; ticketing tools only |
| Lifecycle coverage | CRM → quote → registration → check-in → invoice | Ticketing-focused; add other tools for the rest |
| On-site check-in | Kiosk (web + native Windows app), offline, walk-ins | Organizer app scans tickets |
| Badge printing | Branded PDF + transparent kiosk badge | Ticket QR codes; badges aren't the focus |
| Attendee data & branding | Branded microsite; contacts in your CRM | Public marketplace listing; data in Eventbrite |
| WhatsApp campaigns | Built-in (Meta Cloud API templates + consent) | Not offered |
| Quotes, invoices & e-invoicing | Included; Saudi Phase-2 e-invoicing | Not offered |
| Public discovery / marketplace | Bring your own audience | Large consumer marketplace (Eventbrite wins) |
| Arabic / RTL bilingual events | Native EN/AR, full RTL | English-first platform |
| Best fit | Running the whole event operation | Selling tickets to public events |
Eventbrite figures reflect publicly reported fees as of July 2026 (≈ 3.7% + $1.79 service + 2.9% processing, fees-to-buyer off) and are re-verified quarterly; the Novex column reflects its own product and published pricing. Verify current details with each vendor before deciding.
Eventbrite is the better call when discovery is the job. If you're running a one-off public event and need people who've never heard of you to find and buy a ticket, its consumer marketplace, mobile app, and brand recognition are genuine advantages Novex doesn't try to replicate — Novex assumes you bring your own audience. Eventbrite can also work out cheaper on very low-priced tickets, where marketplace reach outweighs the per-ticket fee. Choose Novex when the event is more than a ticket sale — when you need branded registration, attendee data in your own CRM, on-site check-in and badges, WhatsApp and email comms, and invoicing in one place, on pricing you can see up front. The fastest way to decide is to run a real event on each.
On paid tickets, usually yes on the all-in rate: Novex charges a flat 4.9% + $1.99 (card processing included) versus Eventbrite's ≈ 3.7% + $1.79 service plus 2.9% processing as of July 2026 — about $6.89 vs $8.39 on a $100 ticket. Novex also adds a subscription ($299–$2,499/month, or a free Beam plan), but that buys the whole operations platform, not just ticketing. Run your numbers against both.
Yes — honestly, it does: a flat 4.9% + $1.99 all-in on each paid ticket, with card processing absorbed. Free and invite-only events carry no ticket fee. We don't claim 'no fees' — the claim is a lower all-in rate, plus a subscription that covers CRM, comms, check-in, badges, and invoicing.
No — Novex isn't a public marketplace. You get a branded microsite and bring your own audience through email, WhatsApp, and your channels, and every registrant lands in your CRM. If your priority is being discovered by strangers, Eventbrite's marketplace is the stronger fit; if it's owning your audience and data, Novex is.
Yes. Export your Eventbrite attendee list to CSV and import it into Novex's CRM, mapping ticket types to Novex registration and ticket tiers. Your fee-inclusive price points carry over, and past attendees become contacts you can remarket to.
Yes. The free Beam plan runs one event for up to 100 attendees with email confirmations, e-badges, QR check-in, and a public agenda — actual event operations, not just a listing. Paid plans lift the limits.
Yes, and it's a core strength: a check-in kiosk (web plus a native Windows kiosk app) with QR scanning, offline mode, walk-in registration, and transparent badge printing, plus branded PDF badges by email. Kiosk features are on the Spectrum plan and above.
Yes — the free Beam plan has no time limit and needs no card, and every paid plan starts with a 14-day free trial, also with no card. Eventbrite is free to set up, charging its service and processing fees on paid tickets.
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