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Eventbrite

Eventbrite

Publish unlimited free events at no cost on the biggest events marketplace, with mobile check-in and fees only on paid tickets.

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#Event Ticketing #Events
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket + 2.9% processing (US)
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Tito

Tito

Straightforward event registration and ticketing: free for free events, a flat 3% per paid ticket, with check-in tools.

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#Event Ticketing #Check-in
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
3% per paid ticket
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Luma

Luma

Free event pages and ticketing with unlimited events and guests, ticket types, coupons and built-in check-in.

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#Event Ticketing #Events #Founder Pick
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
Luma Plus $59/mo (billed annually)
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Calendly

Calendly

Always-free scheduling: one event type, a customisable booking page and one calendar connection.

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#Scheduling #Booking Page
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
Standard $10/seat/mo
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Cal.com

Cal.com

Free scheduling for one user: unlimited event types and calendars, with Stripe and PayPal payments.

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#Founder Pick #Scheduling
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
Teams $12/user/mo (yearly)
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
TidyCal

TidyCal

Booking pages for solo founders: paid, group and recurring bookings with Zoom/Meet links, for a one-time $29.

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#Founder Pick #Scheduling #Solopreneurs
Deal Type
Lifetime Deal
Deal Price
29
Normal Price
Pro $12/mo
Deal Platform
AppSumo
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD