Best Eventbrite Alternative for Dance Studios
Eventbrite is great for concerts and conferences. But for dance recitals, you need purpose-built tools, customised seating charts, and a team that understands your show.
Eventbrite vs Stage Stubs at a Glance
| Feature | Stage Stubs | Eventbrite |
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| Buyer fee | $0.50 + 3.5% | ~9.85% + fee |
| Cost for organisers | Free | Free |
| White-glove seating chart setup |
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| Built specifically for dance |
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| Mobile apps (iOS and Android) |
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| QR code scanning |
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| Dedicated dance support |
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| Weekly payouts | Weekly, no minimum | Varies by plan |
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| Discount codes |
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Why Dance Studios Switch from Eventbrite
You should not have to build your own seating chart. Eventbrite gives you a DIY tool and expects you to figure it out. With Stage Stubs, send us your venue layout and we build it for you, or walk you through it step by step.
Dance recitals are not concerts. Therefore you will need a different, tailored ticketing system for them. Eventbrite handles everything from tech conferences to charity galas. While Stage Stubs specialises in dance recitals. So, our tools and support team understand you and your needs.
Real humans when you need them. Eventbrite users report AI bots and limited support options. Stage Stubs has a dedicated dance team available by phone, email, and chat.
Seating Charts: The Part Everyone Dreads
Building a seating chart should not take longer than planning your choreography.
With Eventbrite
- • DIY drag-and-drop tool with no guidance
- • Build your venue map from a blank canvas
- • Add seats, rows, and sections yourself
- • Easy to make mistakes that break the checkout
- • No phone support to help you fix it
- • "Intuitive" in marketing, frustrating in practice
With Stage Stubs
- • Send us your venue PDF, photo, or sketch
- • We build your seating chart for you
- • Or we walk you through it step by step
- • Clean, professional output parents understand
- • Real humans available by phone, email, or chat
- • You focus on choreography. We handle the technical stuff.
You focus on choreography. We handle the technical stuff.
Real Fee Comparison
Eventbrite charges service fees + payment processing. Stage Stubs charges $0.50 + 3.5%. Here is what that means for your families.
When Eventbrite Might Be the Better Fit
Eventbrite has massive brand recognition. Parents already know how to use it, and that familiarity can reduce checkout friction for first-time buyers.
If you run lots of non-dance events like charity galas, community shows, or corporate events, their general-purpose approach and marketing tools might suit you better.
That said, most dance studios switch because they want white-glove seating support, lower fees for parents, and a team that actually understands recitals.
What You Get With Stage Stubs
Switch Without the Stress
No data migration. No contracts. Just a better way to sell tickets.
- 1 Create your account. Two minutes, no credit card.
- 2 Send us your venue layout. We will build your seating chart or guide you through it.
- 3 Share your ticket link. Start selling instantly. We are here if you need help.
Most studios are live within a day. And if you change your mind, there are no penalties or lock-ins.
Frequently Asked Questions
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