Comparisons

Stridee vs Eventbrite

How Stridee compares to Eventbrite for organizing running events and building a sports community

Stridee vs Eventbrite: Feature Comparison

Both platforms let you create and manage events, but they're built for different purposes. Here's how we compare:

FeatureStrideeEventbrite
Free Event Creation✅✅
Paid Events✅✅
Event RSVP✅✅
QR Code Check-in✅✅
Event Photos & Videos✅❌
Route Maps & GPX Downloads✅❌
Club Memberships✅❌
Paid Memberships✅❌
Own Your Member Contacts✅❌
Built for Sports Communities✅❌

Pricing Comparison

This is where it gets interesting.

Stridee:

  • Free events: $0
  • Paid events: one processing fee of 5% + $0.50 — card costs and payouts included
  • On a $20 ticket: $1.50 total

Eventbrite (Flex Plan):

  • Free events: $0
  • Paid events: 3.5% + $1.79 per ticket + payment processing (2.9% + $0.30)
  • On a $20 ticket: $3.11 total

That's more than 50% less in fees with Stridee on a typical ticket — and our price already includes card processing, so there's nothing added on top.

Built for Running Communities

Eventbrite is a general-purpose ticketing platform. It works for concerts, conferences, and corporate events. But it wasn't built for sports.

Stridee is purpose-built for running clubs and event organizers:

  • Route sharing: Upload GPX files so participants can preview and download the course—no premium subscription required.
  • Event media: Upload photos and videos from your events. Participants can relive the experience and share with friends.
  • Memberships: Build recurring revenue with paid club memberships, not just one-off ticket sales.
  • Own your contacts: Export your member list anytime. Send newsletters, build relationships outside the platform.

When to Choose Eventbrite

Eventbrite might be a better fit if:

  • You need reserved seating: Eventbrite has seat maps for venues with assigned seating.
  • You want marketplace discovery: Eventbrite has a large built-in audience browsing for events. We don't promote your events—you bring your own community.
  • You're running non-sports events: Conferences, concerts, and corporate events may be better suited for a general-purpose platform.

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