Short answer: Eventbrite is a good general-purpose ticketing marketplace, but it knows nothing about your tables, menu or kitchen. Taybl’s ticketing is built into your restaurant system, so a ticketed dinner holds the right tables, collects dish choices and allergies, and gives the kitchen one clear pack. Taybl charges a flat £0.70 + VAT per paid ticket, against Eventbrite’s 6.95% + 59p.
Prices checked September 2026.
What 100 tickets at £20 costs in platform fees
| Taybl | Eventbrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | £70 + VAT | £198 |
| Card processing | Stripe, charged separately | Included in the fee |
| Monthly subscription | None | None |
| When you’re paid | Straight to your Stripe account | 4–5 working days after the event |
Fees aren’t quite like for like: Eventbrite bundles card processing and Taybl doesn’t. Even so, the flat fee gets relatively cheaper as ticket prices rise. On a £45 ticket Taybl is £0.70 + VAT and Eventbrite is £3.72.
Restaurant features side by side
| Taybl | Eventbrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat guests at tables from your real floor plan | Yes | Generic seat maps only |
| Holds tables so bookings can’t clash | Yes | No |
| Tables fitted to each party, with join rules | Yes | No |
| Meal included, guests choose dishes | Yes | No |
| Allergens per guest, flagged against dishes | Yes | Custom questions only |
| Kitchen pack with totals and printable sheets | Yes | No |
| QR check-in | Yes, in the staff app | Yes |
| One guest record across bookings and tickets | Yes | No |
| Marketplace discovery | No | Yes |
| Discount codes | Not yet | Yes |
Where Eventbrite is stronger
Discovery. Eventbrite’s marketplace can put your event in front of people who’ve never heard of you. Taybl sells through your own website and links, and your guests stay yours. If you’re a promoter filling a large room from cold, that matters.
Where Taybl is stronger
For a restaurant running a wine dinner, supper club or tasting menu, the hard part isn’t taking payment. It’s making sure the tables exist, the kitchen knows who can’t eat what, and Friday’s regular bookings don’t take the seats you’ve just sold. That’s what Taybl ticketing is built for. Read more in Introducing Taybl Ticketing.
FAQs
What is the best Eventbrite alternative for restaurants? A ticketing tool built into your booking system. Taybl is free to add and charges £0.70 + VAT per paid ticket.
Do I pay Stripe fees with Taybl? Yes, separately. Money goes straight to your own Stripe account.
Does Taybl list my event on a marketplace? No. Sales come through your own site and links.
See the full ticketing comparison including Ticket Tailor and Tonic.
