Trybooking vs. Eventbrite vs. Member Jungle: Which Event System Is Best for Your Club?
Choosing the right event system is vital for successful club event management. This comprehensive event system comparison evaluates Eventbrite vs Trybooking vs Member Jungle, detailing key differences in event ticketing features and pricing structures. While Eventbrite and Trybooking are specialist platforms, Member Jungle offers an all-in-one system that integrates event tools directly with membership management. By analysing ticketing fees and system features, clubs and associations can determine which platform best suits their unique operational needs.
Running an event for your club or association can be a time-consuming and stressful experience.
I struggle organising kayak camping trips with a dozen friends; it is like herding goats. Three of them are fighting, several are too busy eating to listen, and a surprising number are in a tree for some reason.
That is a long-winded way of saying running and hosting events is hard. Especially if you have hundreds or thousands of members in your club or association. You probably already know what an event management system is and how it can help you, but which to choose?
Have no fear. Today, we are hosting a three-way shoot-out to help you determine which system is best for you. The following is a comprehensive breakdown of the features, price points and fine print of Eventbrite, Trybooking and Member Jungle. I spent hours researching, examining and combing through all the websites so you wouldn’t have to. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your own research; it just means that you have a solid foundation to start on.
It has to be said, as I work for Member Jungle, I have an obvious bias. However, I will do my very best to stay objective and give you only facts, no opinions, so you can draw your own opinion at the end of this. The Member Jungle system is really great; however, I will not pretend that it is going to be the right choice for everyone.
With that covered, let's find out which system is best for you.
The things we are comparing today are:
- All-in-one systems vs specialist event systems
- Event system key features
- Pricing
- Ticket sales
- Payment for ticket sales
- Data reporting
- Event and ticket advertising
Meet The Event Planning Systems
The systems we are going to be examining today are Eventbrite, Trybooking and Member Jungle.
Eventbrite
An event management and ticketing website and app that helps to promote and sell tickets for events.
Trybooking
An event management system and app that helps in the promotion and sale of tickets for events.
Member Jungle
An all-in-one club and association management system. That helps in the promotion and sale of tickets for events.
One Of These Event Planning Systems Is Not Like The Others
The first thing we should talk about is that there is an odd one out here. Eventbrite and Trybooking are both event and ticketing specialists. It is all they do, and they do it very well.
Member Jungle is an all-in-one management system and website creator. Designed for clubs and associations of varying sizes, by providing them with membership management, automated membership renewals, digital membership cards and an event and ticketing system.
Member Jungle is a subscription-based platform for managing clubs and organisations. While Member Jungle is very able to help you manage and sell tickets for events. We only offer this as part of our membership management service.
So, if you are planning a one-off ticketed event, or are exclusively running events and have no members or club, then we are probably not the right choice for you. That being said, there is still a lot of useful information here to help you choose the right system. So, keep on reading.
System Overview Of The Best Event Management Systems For You
So, all three systems have pretty advanced event management features, selling tickets online, quick event check-ins via scanners, mass communication to attendees and detailed data reporting after the event.
Important Event Management Features
While all three systems have really good features, there are a few places where they differ. You can see a breakdown of the main features that Eventbrite, Trybooking and Member Jungle offer in the table below.
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| Event Registration and Ticketing | |
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| Automated Attendee Communication | |
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| Integrated Payment Processing | |
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| QR Code/Barcode Scanning for Quick Event Check-in | |
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| Mobile App for Event Management | |
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| Sell Merchandise, Food & Drinks in Person via Online Payment | |
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| Member Discounts on Tickets | |
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The big takeaways from this are that Member Jungle is the only one that offers a full membership management system. Also, while Eventbrite does offer seating allocation software, it is only available in its premium plan with a monthly subscription fee.
Event Management Systems Pricing & Ticket Fees
The next key aspect to consider, beyond features, is pricing and what these three systems charge. So, for what feels like the hundredth time today, I have to note that.
Trybooking Pricing
Trybooking just has a free version, and does not have a paid monthly subscription version.
Eventbrite Pricing
Eventbrite has a free version and it also has a paid monthly subscription version, too. The paid version gives you access to more advanced features, like seating arrangement management and more advanced marketing tools. Eventbrite’s subscription costs and included features can be found on the Eventbrite Pricing & Plans Page.
Member Jungle Pricing
Member Jungle is a full membership management system designed to run every part of your organisation. As such, it has an ongoing monthly price as part of that. You can see all of Member Jungle’s pricing at Member Jungle Pricing.
All three systems charge fees on ticket sales, so let’s have a look at how they stack up against one another.
Eventbrite, Trybooking & Member Jungle Ticketing Fees
The table below breaks down the fees each company charges and how they are broken up. To give you a better understanding of how this will affect you in reality, I have included the fees for various ticket purchases.
Also, Member Jungle’s transaction fees range depending on your package; the more expensive your package, the cheaper the fees. For the sake of fairness, I have used Member Jungle’s most expensive possible fees.
At its lowest, Member Jungle’s fees would be $1 for a $100 ticket and $5.50 for ten $10 tickets.
Member Jungle is significantly cheaper for multiple tickets sold in one transaction because it charges per transaction. In contrast, Trybooking and Eventbrite charge per ticket sold, regardless of the transaction size.
All three companies also:
- Allow you to sell tickets online and in person
- Do not charge any fees for free tickets
- Allow you to set the amount and price of your tickets
- The ability to absorb all fees into the ticket price or your profits
The Best Event Management Systems
Now that you know which event management systems we are talking about and what they are all bringing to the table, let’s go over them individually and see who they are best for.
Trybooking’s Event Management System
Trybooking is a specialised event management system that allows you to plan, advertise, and sell tickets for events online. It is free and only charges fees on tickets sold. It offers plenty of ways to advertise your events, including email campaigns and its own website for you to promote your events to the public. They also allow you to add widgets and unique URLs to your website to advertise your events.
Trybooking Best For: People Who Run Events But Don’t Run A Club Or Association
If you run multiple events, or even just the occasional one, and do not have members to look after, Trybooking is a great choice. Its key advantage is its low cost and simple fee structure, making it ideal for budget-conscious organisations that primarily need ticketing and minimal frills.
Eventbrite’s Event Management System
Eventbrite is a specialised event management system that allows you to plan, advertise and sell tickets for events online. It has a free version and three tiers of paid versions, ranging from $15 to $100 a month. They offer email advertising campaigns, Facebook event creation and social media ads. Although these features and prime placements are available on their website, they are locked behind a monthly subscription fee paywall.
Eventbrite Best For Organisations Leveraging Public Discovery
Eventbrite is best suited for large-scale, public events where the primary goal is attracting attendees from the general public. Its main strength is its public-facing directory and strong brand recognition, which can help put your event in front of a huge, existing audience who are actively browsing for things to do.
Member Jungle's Event & Membership Management System
Member Jungle is a comprehensive membership management system designed to streamline all aspects of a club or association's workflow. It includes an event management feature that enables you to sell tickets and promote events online. Besides seating arrangements, it offers all the functionalities of specialised event management systems.
Member Jungle Best For People Who Run Membership Organisations
Member Jungle is ideal for people who manage membership-based groups, whether they are clubs or professional associations that host events. As an all-in-one system, it automatically links event discounts, check-in, and communications directly to your member database, making it the clear choice for organisations where events are tied to membership benefits.
The Best Event Management System For You
Choosing the right system is a big decision, and the best choice entirely depends on your organisation’s unique requirements. While you’ve seen the comparison today, your final decision is going to come down to what is best for your unique organisation.
For some general tips on how to run better events, check out Event Planning Tips For Clubs & Associations.
If you do want to know more about Member Jungle, have a look at How Does Member Jungle’s Membership Management System Work.