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Eventbrite vs Sweap
Both are professional tools for the events sector. Eventbrite has a published monthly price; Sweap has a stronger GDPR profile and an EU-based provider.
EventbriteEventbrite Inc. (US; owned by Bending Spoons)GDPR: LimitedFree for free events · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 3 points with a clear margin
SweapMATE Development GmbH (Berlin, Germany)GDPR: GoodStarter €2,400 per year (5 events, 3 users, 1,500 registrations,… · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 3 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Sweap has a stronger GDPR profile: good, against limited for Eventbrite.
- Eventbrite lists a published monthly price ($15); with Sweap the price is Starter €2,400 per year (5 events, 3 us….
- Sweap is based in the EU, Eventbrite outside the EU.
| Criterion | Eventbrite | Sweap |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Good |
| Price | Free for free events | Starter €2,400 per year (5 events, 3 users, 1,500 regi… |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | EU |
| Tasks | AI for marketing and social media | – |
Choose Eventbrite if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- you're looking for: ticketing and registration for events
- you're looking for: reserved seating and timed entry
Choose Sweap if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you want a provider in the EU
- what you're looking for: AI help with texts for invitations and emails
Features of Eventbrite
- Ticketing and registration for events
- Reserved seating and timed entry
- Eventbrite Ads for promotion
- Email marketing and promo codes
- AI copy for ads, emails and events
- Organiser Check-in App with QR scanning
- Tap to Pay and Instant Payouts
- Audience reports and tracking pixels
Features of Sweap
- AI help with texts for invitations and emails
- Dynamic guest lists with segments
- Website builder and online registration
- Email builder and automated campaigns
- Check-in app with QR code
- Printing badges at check-in
- Online ticket sales and event series
- Virtual Event Platform
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Eventbrite or Sweap?
- Eventbrite has a published monthly price; Sweap has a stronger GDPR profile and an EU-based provider. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Eventbrite or Sweap?
- Eventbrite: free for free events; paid: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket + 2.9% payment processing; Pro from $15 per month. Sweap: Starter €2,400 per year (5 events, 3 users, 1,500 registrations, excl. 19% VAT); Pro and Enterprise on request; free start available.
- Which is safer for your data: Eventbrite or Sweap?
- Sweap has the stronger GDPR profile (good versus limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for the events sector.
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