If you’re trying to decide between Event Tickets Plus and Eventbrite Tickets, you’re in the right place. Both plugins allow you to sell tickets for your events, but they work in different ways. Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can choose the one that fits your needs best.
At a Glance
| Feature | Event Tickets Plus | Eventbrite Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Platform | Your own site (with WooCommerce or EDD) | Eventbrite.com |
| Checkout Location | On your website | On Eventbrite.com |
| Payment Processor | Your choice (PayPal, Stripe, etc. via WooCommerce/EDD) | Eventbrite’s built-in payment system |
| Custom Tickets Fields | ✅ Yes (via Event Tickets Plus) | ❌ Not available |
| Add Events to Eventbrite | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Import Events from Eventbrite | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Event Tickets Plus
Event Tickets Plus is a premium plugin that lets you sell tickets directly from your WordPress website using WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads.
How it works:
- You create tickets right from the WordPress dashboard(on events, pages, or posts).
- You sell those tickets using WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads (EDD).
- Choose your payment methods and control the checkout process.
- Add custom registration fields to collect attendee data.
- Everything stays on your site — you don’t need a third-party ticketing platform.
✅ Best for: Sites that want full control over the ticketing process, branding, and payment gateways.
📚 Learn more about Event Tickets Plus →
Eventbrite Tickets:
Eventbrite Tickets is an integration plugin that connects your events (via The Events Calendar plugin) with your Eventbrite.com account.
What it does:
- Lets you import events from Eventbrite into your WordPress calendar.
- Allows you to publish events from WordPress to your Eventbrite account and create Eventbrite tickets.
- Displays Eventbrite ticket widgets on your WordPress event pages.
- Keeps your events in sync by automating imports from Eventbrite.
- Lets users register via Eventbrite.com, while viewing the event and tickets on your site.
✅ Best for: Users who already rely on Eventbrite or want to tap into Eventbrite’s platform and promotional tools.
📚 Learn more about Eventbrite Tickets →
Quick Tip: Which One Should I Use?
Choose Event Tickets Plus if:
- You want ticket sales and checkout on your site.
- You need custom fields to collect specific attendee info.
- You want to use WooCommerce or EDD for flexibility and control.
Choose Eventbrite Tickets if:
- You already use Eventbrite or want to manage tickets through Eventbrite.com.
- You prefer using Eventbrite’s tools for payment processing and attendee management.
- You want to sync and display Eventbrite events on your WordPress calendar.