TryBooking vs Eventbrite: fees compared for Australian promoters (2026)
· 4 min read · By eventflo
Prices checked 2 October 2026. Every figure comes from each platform's own pages, listed under Sources at the bottom.
TryBooking vs Eventbrite comes down to two different fee structures. Eventbrite charges one percentage-plus-flat service fee, paid by the buyer by default. TryBooking charges a flat ticket fee and a percentage processing fee, and by default the buyer pays one and you pay the other.
TryBooking vs Eventbrite: the fees
| Eventbrite | TryBooking | |
|---|---|---|
| Published fee on a paid ticket | 5.35% + $1.19 | $0.50 ticket fee ($0.15 if the ticket is $5.00 or less) + 2.5% processing fee |
| Who pays by default | Buyer | Buyer pays the ticket fee; organiser pays the processing fee |
| Free events | No fees | Free for free events |
| Extra surcharges | No card or PayPal surcharge listed; a separate at-the-door fee (A$1.00 per paid ticket + 2% per order) applies to Organizer-app sales | 1% foreign cards, 0.5% PayPal, both charged to the buyer |
| Fee on add-ons | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Optional paid plan | Premium, A$99/month (eligibility being expanded gradually, starting with organizers in the United States) | "No sign-up or account maintenance fees" |
| Own booking fee on top | Not stated on the pages we checked | "Not possible" per its FAQ |
On real ticket prices
This is our arithmetic. Eventbrite: (price × 5.35%) + $1.19. TryBooking: $0.50 + (price × 2.5%), assuming the 2.5% applies to the ticket price; TryBooking's pages don't state the base, so use its own calculator before relying on a number. GST isn't added to either, because neither platform's fee pages are clear on it. TryBooking surcharges are excluded.
| Ticket price | Eventbrite | TryBooking total | Of which you pay by default |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $2.26 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| $50 | $3.87 | $1.75 | $1.25 |
| $150 | $9.22 | $4.25 | $3.75 |
On the defaults, TryBooking's processing fee comes out of your payout while Eventbrite's fee goes on the buyer's bill, so a lower total doesn't always mean a lower cost to you. Pass TryBooking's processing fee on in your account settings, or absorb Eventbrite's fee on a ticket type, and the picture flips.
What else differs
- Resale. TryBooking's FAQ answers "Can I resell event tickets on TryBooking?" with "No". If you want official resale, plan for it separately.
- Marketplace. Eventbrite positions itself as a marketplace. TryBooking calls itself "Australia's largest community event ticketing provider".
- Plans. TryBooking has one pricing tier. Eventbrite's optional Premium adds marketing tools, and the ticketing fee still applies.
How to choose in a minute
- If your buyers are price-sensitive and you can live with a processing fee coming out of your payout, TryBooking's published total is the lower one.
- If you'd rather the buyer carried everything, check TryBooking's account setting for passing on the processing fee, and compare the buyer's total with Eventbrite's.
- If you want an official resale option for your punters, TryBooking's FAQ says it isn't a resale marketplace, so check what Eventbrite offers before you decide.
- Whichever you pick, run the same $50 ticket through both checkouts and get payout timing in writing.
Who each suits
- TryBooking: community events, schools and clubs that want low published fees and don't need resale.
- Eventbrite: events that want marketplace reach and are happy to have the buyer carry a percentage fee.
- Want the fee to fund your event? On both, the fee is the platform's. On eventflo, eventflo's own fee is 2% of the ticket price (minimum $1, maximum $5, GST inclusive), paid by the organiser. You can add your own booking fee and/or transaction fee on top (A$0.10 to A$10.00 each), which buyers pay and you keep 100% of. Our arithmetic: a $50 ticket is 2% = $1.00.
Full breakdowns: TryBooking fees, Eventbrite fees, and Ticketing fees in Australia compared. See also Eventbrite alternatives.
Not sure either fits? Have a chat with us. No slides.
Sources
Checked 2 October 2026.
- Eventbrite Australia pricing, Eventbrite's Ticketing Fees (AU help centre) and Eventbrite's pricing and plans
- TryBooking fees (help centre), TryBooking pricing and TryBooking: sell tickets online
Frequently asked questions
Is TryBooking cheaper than Eventbrite?
On the published rates, TryBooking comes out lower on a $50 ticket in our arithmetic: $1.75 in total against $3.87 for Eventbrite. We've assumed TryBooking's 2.5% applies to the ticket price; its pages don't state the base. Checked 2 October 2026.
Who pays the fees on TryBooking and Eventbrite?
On Eventbrite, the buyer by default. On TryBooking, the buyer pays the ticket fee and the organiser pays the processing fee by default. Both can be changed.
Does TryBooking or Eventbrite let me charge my own booking fee?
TryBooking's FAQ says 'No, it is not possible to charge additional fees on top of the ticket price.' We couldn't confirm it for Eventbrite from its own pages.
Do TryBooking and Eventbrite charge for free events?
Neither. Eventbrite says 'No fees for free events'. TryBooking says it is free for free events.
Is there a monthly fee on TryBooking or Eventbrite?
TryBooking says 'There are no sign-up or account maintenance fees'. Eventbrite's Premium is an optional A$99 per month or A$1,068 per year (Eventbrite says eligibility is being expanded gradually, starting with organizers in the United States); ticketing fees still apply on top.