Platform Comparison
Open Comedy vs Eventbrite
Open Comedy is a performer booking platform. Eventbrite is a ticketing platform. 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
✕
Comedian directory
✕
Video portfolios
✕
Performer applications
✕
Ticket sales
✕
Payment processing
✕
Attendee check-in
✕
Cost
Free
Fees on paid tickets
Using Open Comedy and Eventbrite together
1
Book Your Lineup
Use Open Comedy to find and book comedians for your lineup.
2
Create Ticket Page
Create your event on Eventbrite to sell tickets to the public.
3
Link Together
Link your Eventbrite ticket page in your Open Comedy event listing.
4
Manage Separately
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.