CurtainCall vs Eventbrite
If you run a school or community theatre and need reserved seating with seat maps, choose CurtainCall. If you run general events and need broad marketplace exposure, Eventbrite may work.
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| Feature | CurtainCall | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Built for Theatre | Yes — purpose-built for performing arts | No — general-purpose event platform |
| Reserved Seating | Yes — interactive seat map builder | Limited — no built-in seat maps |
| Seat Map Builder | Drag-and-drop, multiple layouts, accessibility | Not available |
| Mobile Check-In | QR scanning, live attendance data | QR scanning via Organizer app |
| Pricing Model | Free tier + flat monthly plans | Free for free events, % + fee per ticket |
| Per-Ticket Fees | Decrease at higher tiers | 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket |
| Payment Processing | Stripe & Square | Eventbrite Payments |
| Reporting | Theatre-focused analytics & reports | General event analytics |
| Event Wizard | Step-by-step show setup | General event creation flow |
| Branding | White-label customer portal | Eventbrite-branded pages |
| Support | Direct support from Metorox team | Tiered support, slower for free tier |
| Data Ownership | You own all customer data | Shared platform, Eventbrite terms apply |
CurtainCall is Best For
- ✓School theatre programs needing reserved seating
- ✓Community playhouses with 50–500 seat venues
- ✓Performing arts organizations wanting branded portals
- ✓Venues that need interactive seat map builders
- ✓Organizations that want flat-rate pricing without per-ticket surprises
Eventbrite May Be Better If
- →You run general-admission events (no reserved seating needed)
- →You want marketplace exposure to Eventbrite's audience
- →You host free events and want zero platform cost
- →You need integrations with Salesforce, Mailchimp, etc.
Pricing Comparison
CurtainCall
- Community: Free — basic ticketing
- Starter: $20/mo — reserved seating, reports
- Professional: $50/mo — full seat maps, priority support
- Enterprise: $120/mo+ — custom SLA, multi-venue
Per-ticket fees decrease at higher tiers. Flat monthly cost.
Eventbrite
- Free events: $0 platform fee
- Paid events: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket
- Flex plan: Custom pricing for high volume
Percentage-based fees add up with higher ticket prices and volume.
Switching from Eventbrite to CurtainCall
Metorox offers migration assistance for organizations switching from Eventbrite. We help transfer:
- Event history and past attendee data
- Venue and seating configurations
- Customer contact lists
Typical setup timeline: 1–2 weeks for venue configuration and seat map creation. Your Eventbrite account stays active until you're ready to switch.
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