The Free Alternative to Eventbrite for Recurring Events
Eventbrite is great for ticketed one-offs. Recurring free events deserve something simpler.
Eventbrite's fees and ticketing model are overkill for a weekly meetup, yoga class, or community gathering. A broadcast subscribe link gives attendees the calendar reminder without the ticketing friction — and costs you nothing.
The Challenge
- ✕Eventbrite's per-event setup is tedious when the event happens every week
- ✕Attendees drop off at the 'register for ticket' step for free events
- ✕Ticketing and promotion fees add up even when the event is free
- ✕Eventbrite's email-capture model feels heavy for a casual drop-in
- ✕Rescheduling a recurring Eventbrite event means updating every instance
How WhenToMeet Helps
Free, no per-event fees
Broadcast has no event fees, no subscriber fees, no ticketing fees. Eventbrite's fee structure assumes a paid event.
Subscribe once, not register each time
Attendees subscribe to the whole series in one tap. Eventbrite requires a registration per event.
No attendee data collection
Subscribers are anonymous. Eventbrite captures email and name, which creates friction for free drop-ins.
Edit once updates all
A single edit updates every subscriber's calendar. Eventbrite series edits are instance-by-instance.
Per-event opt-out
Attendees who can't make one instance mute it and keep the rest. No list churn, no re-registration.
Key Features
Universal calendar support
Every calendar app, one subscribe link. Attendees add once, receive every event.
Clean subscribe URL
A branded URL (whentomeet.io/b/your-slug) that looks better on a flyer than an Eventbrite event page.
Your branding, not Eventbrite's
Upload a cover image and description. The subscribe page is yours, not ad-embedded.
Recurring events built in
Recurring events are first-class, not a tedious add-on. Add once, recur forever.
One-tap unsubscribe
Attendees leave with one tap. No mailing list to clean, no emails to unsubscribe.
Get Started in 3 Steps
Create a channel
Name it, pick a slug, upload a cover. Your subscribe URL replaces the Eventbrite event URL.
Add your recurring events
Set up the series once. Every instance auto-populates. Add one-offs alongside.
Share the subscribe link
Put it in flyers, social, and the community platform. Attendees subscribe once, get every event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I still use Eventbrite?+−
For ticketed events with capacity limits, paid tickets, or compliance needs (like liability waivers). For free recurring events, a subscribe link is lower-friction and free.
Can I charge for events on broadcast?+−
Not within the channel itself. Pair it with a separate payment or ticketing tool for events that need paid gates.
Can I see who's coming?+−
No — subscribers are anonymous. Count heads at the door. Many hosts find this is more accurate than Eventbrite RSVPs anyway.
Does it promote events like Eventbrite does?+−
No, broadcast doesn't run an event discovery marketplace. You promote the channel yourself (bio, social, newsletter) — the upside is no competing events next to yours.
Can I migrate an existing Eventbrite series?+−
Create the broadcast channel and add your recurring series. Share the new subscribe link with your existing mailing list. Attendees re-subscribe in one tap.
Is there any tier fee?+−
The core broadcast channel is free. Larger event libraries and advanced branding are on Pro. No per-attendee fees either way.
How does it compare to Meetup.com?+−
See the Meetup alternative — broadcast also replaces Meetup for recurring free events, at zero cost.