Best Eventbrite Alternatives for Non-Profits 2026
The best Eventbrite alternatives for non-profits in 2026 are platforms that cut fees, automate giving compliance, and don't treat your community events like nightclub promotions. We've tested six platforms used by churches, charities, and faith networks to rank them by cost, feature fit, and honest weaknesses for your use case.
1. Gathrd by MRVL
Gathrd by MRVL is a faith-focused event ticketing and discovery platform that charges 3% on paid tickets, includes automatic UK Gift Aid split-checkout for churches, and lists events only within faith communities rather than alongside bars and nightclubs. Best for: UK churches, faith networks, and ministry teams running paid events who want lower fees than Eventbrite and Gift Aid processing built in. Pricing: Free for community use (3% platform fee on paid tickets only). Church plan £19.99/month or £199.99/year (2 months free). Ministry plan £49.99/month. Network plan £149.99/month. All tiers keep fees at 3% on tickets. Verdict: Lowest cost for UK churches and the only platform with Gift Aid automation, but limited to faith events only if you run mixed community activities.
2. Humanitix
Humanitix is an ethical ticketing platform that gives all profit margins to charities nominated by event organisers, keeping fees low for non-profits. Best for: Charities and community groups wanting a moral positioning and fee transparency above all else. Pricing: Low-fee structure (exact percentage varies by region; typically 50p per ticket plus a small processing percentage). Verdict: Great for cause-led messaging and donor appeal, but no Gift Aid automation and no faith community discovery feature, so you'll still reach generic audiences.
3. Tithe.ly Events
Tithe.ly Events is a church giving and management platform with event ticketing layered on top, built primarily for US churches but expanding internationally. Best for: Churches already using Tithe.ly for giving and volunteer management who want one integrated dashboard. Pricing: From USD 24/month plus payment processing fees. Verdict: Tight integration with giving workflows, but US-first pricing model, no UK Gift Aid automation, and weak public event discovery outside your own congregation.
4. Trybooking
Trybooking is a lightweight, low-cost event ticketing platform handling arts, community, and non-profit events across Australia, UK, and beyond. Best for: Established non-profits with any mission type needing bare-bones ticketing without platform noise. Pricing: 50 pence plus a small percentage per ticket (typically 2.5% for non-profits). Verdict: Genuinely cheap and neutral, but no faith-specific features, no Gift Aid logic, and minimal audience discovery for new attendees.
5. Churchsuite
Churchsuite is a full church management system with a ticketing module, covering rosters, giving, comms, and groups alongside event registration. Best for: Churches already running all operations through Churchsuite who want ticketing integrated without switching tools. Pricing: From £29/month depending on module bundle. Verdict: Powerful CMS, but ticketing is secondary; no public event discovery and overkill if you only need ticketing.
6. iKnow Church
iKnow Church is UK church management software covering communications, rosters, giving, and a built-in events module for internal and external bookings. Best for: UK churches wanting all operations in one system with CMS control and local support. Pricing: From £45/month. Verdict: Strong for UK church operations and communications, but events are a module, not the focus; no public faith directory and higher cost than Gathrd if ticketing is your priority.
How we ranked these
We ranked platforms by fee structure for non-profits, Gift Aid automation (critical for UK churches), whether events are discoverable to new audiences, and honest fit for faith communities versus generic ticketing. As of June 2026, Eventbrite's 6.95% plus £0.59 per ticket pricing remains industry standard, making platforms below 3% significantly better for small donations. We weighted Gift Aid automation as essential for UK charities and faith groups, and discovery features as secondary but important for growth.
Frequently asked
Does Eventbrite have a non-profit discount?
Eventbrite offers a reduced fee (around 4%) for registered non-profits, but this is still double the rate of Gathrd, Trybooking, or Humanitix. No UK Gift Aid automation exists on Eventbrite, so UK churches lose money on every donation under £5 when Gift Aid could be claimed.
Which platform is cheapest for small faith groups?
Gathrd by MRVL is free to use; you only pay 3% when someone buys a ticket. For free events (prayer meetings, study groups, service registrations), there are no fees at all. If you run even one paid retreat or training event per year, the savings on Gathrd versus Eventbrite pay for a Church plan subscription instantly.
What is Gift Aid and why does it matter?
Gift Aid is a UK tax relief that lets registered charities and churches claim an extra 25% from HMRC on donations from UK taxpayers. If someone donates £10 via Gift Aid, the organisation receives £12.50 total. Gathrd automatically separates Gift Aid donations at checkout and handles the accounting. Eventbrite has no Gift Aid logic, so donors must claim it manually afterwards, and most don't.
Can I use these platforms for hybrid events (in-person and online)?
Gathrd handles in-person ticketing and QR door check-in well. For streaming and hybrid attendance, you may need a separate tool like Poolr by MRVL for guest photo collection or a standalone streaming service. Tithe.ly and Churchsuite have basic online integration but are not built for hybrid events specifically. Eventbrite and Humanitix both support hybrid ticketing directly.
Is there a platform that works outside the UK?
Gathrd serves faith communities worldwide with Stripe Connect payouts in 37 countries, though Gift Aid automation is UK-only. Tithe.ly is US-first but expanding. Eventbrite, Humanitix, and Trybooking all work internationally. If you're a UK church, Gathrd is best; if you're running a global ministry network, Eventbrite or Tithe.ly may be necessary despite higher fees.