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What is Eventzilla

Eventzilla is a web-based platform for creating event pages, handling online registration and ticket sales, and managing attendee communications. It is used by organizations running in-person, virtual, or hybrid events such as trainings, conferences, fundraisers, and community events. The product combines registration forms, payment processing, promo codes, and basic email marketing with attendee check-in and reporting. It also supports virtual event delivery through integrations and built-in options depending on plan and configuration.

pros

Flexible registration and ticketing

Eventzilla supports multiple ticket types, discount codes, and configurable registration forms to capture custom attendee data. It handles paid and free events and supports common payment workflows for collecting fees. Organizers can manage confirmations, refunds (where applicable), and attendee lists from a central dashboard. This breadth fits teams that need registration plus light event operations without adopting a larger suite.

Operational tools for day-of

The platform includes attendee management features such as check-in tools and badge/attendee list workflows (feature availability can vary by plan). Organizers can track registrations, attendance status, and basic event metrics in reporting. These capabilities reduce reliance on separate spreadsheets for on-site operations. For smaller teams, this can cover core execution needs alongside ticketing.

Integrations and embed options

Eventzilla provides embeddable registration widgets and event pages that can be placed on an organization’s website. It also offers integrations/connectors to common business tools (for example, email, CRM, and webinar/meeting tools) to extend workflows. This helps teams keep Eventzilla as the registration layer while using existing systems for marketing or virtual delivery. The approach is practical for organizations with mixed tool stacks.

cons

Virtual event depth varies

Eventzilla supports virtual events, but the depth of native virtual-event experiences (agenda networking, expo booths, advanced engagement) is typically lighter than platforms built primarily for virtual conferences. Many virtual workflows rely on integrations with webinar/meeting tools. This can increase configuration effort and create a more fragmented attendee experience. Organizations running complex multi-track virtual events may need additional tooling.

Limited advanced marketing automation

While Eventzilla supports email notifications and basic attendee communications, it is not a full marketing automation system. Advanced segmentation, multi-step nurture journeys, and sophisticated attribution often require external tools. Teams with complex event marketing programs may need to integrate with dedicated email/CRM platforms. This adds dependency on third-party systems for end-to-end campaign management.

Enterprise governance features may be limited

For larger organizations, requirements such as granular role-based access controls, multi-entity administration, advanced compliance workflows, and deep customization can be constrained compared to enterprise-focused event suites. Some capabilities may depend on higher-tier plans or custom arrangements. Procurement teams may need to validate security, data retention, and audit needs during evaluation. This can be a consideration for regulated or multi-department deployments.

Plan & Pricing

Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per registered attendee)

Free tier/trial:

  • Free for events that charge $0 to attendees (Eventzilla is free for organizing free events). Premium Features for Free Events add-on available (from $49/month) and Eventzilla documentation/support states a 14-day trial is offered for the premium subscription/add-on. cite

Example costs (official):

  • Basic plan: $1.50 per paid registration (USD). cite
  • Pro plan: 1.9% + $1.50 per paid registration (USD). cite
  • Plus plan: 2.9% + $1.50 per paid registration (USD). cite
  • Unlimited (flat-fee): Starting $4,999/year (one flat fee for all events; contact sales). cite

Optional add-ons / sample per-attendee costs (official):

  • Event Hub: $0.99 per registered attendee (or $499 per event flat option). cite
  • Self Service Kiosk: $0.49 per registered attendee. cite
  • Lead Capture: From $0.30 per registered attendee. cite

Premium subscription tiers for free events (official support doc examples):

  • $49/month — includes 100 registrations; $3 per additional registration. cite
  • $79/month — includes 150 registrations; $2 per additional registration. cite
  • $99/month — includes 250 registrations; $1 per additional registration. cite
  • $960/year ($80/mo equivalent) — includes 2500 registrations; $0.50 per additional registration. cite

Other official notes:

  • Eventzilla Payments (their payments product) charges 2.9% + $0.99 per transaction (payment processing fees vary by chosen gateway; platform/service fees above do not include payment processor fees). Non-profit organizations may be eligible for a 25% discount on the platform fee (not on payment processing fees). cite

Discount options / custom pricing:

  • Non-profits: 25% discount on platform fee (support doc). Custom/enterprise pricing (contact sales) and an “Unlimited” flat-fee plan for high-volume customers (starting $4,999/year). cite

Notes / scope:

  • All per-registration/platform fees above are charged per registered attendee; payment processing (credit-card) fees are charged separately depending on the payment gateway selected. Pricing varies by currency/market; the values above are the official USD examples and official multi-currency tables shown on Eventzilla’s pricing pages. cite

Seller details

Eventzilla, Inc.
Houston, Texas, United States
2008
Private
https://www.eventzilla.net/
https://x.com/eventzilla
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eventzilla/

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