Open Comedy vs Eventbrite
Open Comedy is a performer booking platform. Eventbrite is a ticketing platform. Open Comedy helps you find and book comedians. Eventbrite helps you sell tickets to events. They solve different problems and can be used together.
What each platform does
Open Comedy
- • Find and book comedians
- • Manage performer applications
- • Review video portfolios
- • Communicate with performers
- • Build event lineups
- • Free, no booking fees
Eventbrite
- • Sell tickets to events
- • Manage attendee registration
- • Process payments
- • Send event reminders
- • Check-in attendees
- • Fees on paid tickets
Feature comparison
| Feature | Open Comedy | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Find performers | Yes | No |
| Comedian directory | Yes | No |
| Video portfolios | Yes | No |
| Performer applications | Yes | No |
| Ticket sales | No | Yes |
| Payment processing | No | Yes |
| Attendee check-in | No | Yes |
| Cost | Free | Fees on paid tickets |
Using Open Comedy and Eventbrite together
Many comedy venues use both platforms for different purposes:
- Use Open Comedy to find and book comedians for your lineup.
- Create your event on Eventbrite to sell tickets to the public.
- Link your Eventbrite ticket page in your Open Comedy event listing.
- Manage performers through Open Comedy, attendees through Eventbrite.
When to use each platform
Use Open Comedy when:
You need to find comedians, review their work, and book them for your show.
Use Eventbrite when:
You need to sell tickets, manage registrations, and check in attendees.
Start booking comedians for your events
Open Comedy is free for venues. Create an account and post your first gig.