Stridee vs Eventbrite
ComparisonsHow Stridee compares to Eventbrite for organizing running events and building a sports community
Stridee vs Eventbrite: Feature Comparison
Both platforms let you create and manage events, but they're built for different purposes. Here's how we compare:
| Feature | Stridee | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Free Event Creation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Paid Events | ✅ | ✅ |
| Event RSVP | ✅ | ✅ |
| QR Code Check-in | ✅ | ✅ |
| Event Photos & Videos | ✅ | ❌ |
| Route Maps & GPX Downloads | ✅ | ❌ |
| Club Memberships | ✅ | ❌ |
| Paid Memberships | ✅ | ❌ |
| Own Your Member Contacts | ✅ | ❌ |
| Built for Sports Communities | ✅ | ❌ |
Pricing Comparison
This is where it gets interesting.
Stridee:
- Free events: $0
- Paid events: no platform fee at all — just Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30)
- On a $20 ticket: $0.88 total
Eventbrite (Flex Plan):
- Free events: $0
- Paid events: 3.5% + $1.79 per ticket + payment processing (2.9% + $0.30)
- On a $20 ticket: $3.11 total
That's 72% less in fees with Stridee on a typical ticket, because we take none of it — only the card processor gets paid.
Built for Running Communities
Eventbrite is a general-purpose ticketing platform. It works for concerts, conferences, and corporate events. But it wasn't built for sports.
Stridee is purpose-built for running clubs and event organizers:
- Route sharing: Upload GPX files so participants can preview and download the course—no premium subscription required.
- Event media: Upload photos and videos from your events. Participants can relive the experience and share with friends.
- Memberships: Build recurring revenue with paid club memberships, not just one-off ticket sales.
- Own your contacts: Export your member list anytime. Send newsletters, build relationships outside the platform.
When to Choose Eventbrite
Eventbrite might be a better fit if:
- You need reserved seating: Eventbrite has seat maps for venues with assigned seating.
- You want marketplace discovery: Eventbrite has a large built-in audience browsing for events. We don't promote your events—you bring your own community.
- You're running non-sports events: Conferences, concerts, and corporate events may be better suited for a general-purpose platform.
Need more help? Contact us at hi@stridee.fit