GameNight vs Eventbrite
Game night ticketing without the Eventbrite tax.
Eventbrite is built for large one-off events and charges 7.9% + $0.99 per ticket. GameNight is built for recurring game nights with 53% lower fees on the Partner plan, plus game-specific features like polls, libraries, and venue discovery that Eventbrite doesn't offer.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GameNight | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Event creation | ||
| Recurring events | ||
| RSVP tracking (4-state) | Registration only | |
| Game library integration | ||
| Venue discovery (40+ amenities) | ||
| Ticketing | 3.5% + $0.49 | 7.9% + $0.99 |
| Game polls (vote before you play) | ||
| Event discussions | ||
| Analytics dashboard | ||
| Mobile friendly | ||
| Magic link invites (no account) | ||
| Smart reminders | Basic | |
| Promo codes |
Pricing Breakdown
On a $10 game night ticket: Eventbrite charges $1.78 (7.9% + $0.99). GameNight Partner charges $0.84 (3.5% + $0.49) — that's 53% less. On a $15 ticket: Eventbrite takes $2.18, GameNight takes $1.02. The savings add up fast for recurring events.
Eventbrite excels at large, professional one-off events — conferences, festivals, concerts. If you're running a 500-person convention, Eventbrite's marketing tools and scale make sense.
If you're running recurring game nights at a venue or hosting weekly events, GameNight's lower fees, recurring event support, and game-specific features (polls, libraries, venue profiles) save you money and give attendees a better experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a $15 ticket, GameNight Partner saves you 53% compared to Eventbrite ($1.02 vs $2.18). For a venue hosting 4 events/month with 20 tickets each, that's over $90/month in savings.
Yes! Free events are completely free to create and manage on GameNight. Fees only apply when you sell tickets.
Eventbrite has limited recurring event support. GameNight is built for recurring events — set up weekly or monthly game nights once and they repeat automatically.
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