# What are the best free event registration tools in 2026?

> Honest comparison of 10 free event registration tools: Luma, Eventbrite, Meetup, Google Forms, Ticket Tailor, Tito and more. Fees checked Oct 2026.

Canonical URL: https://anyeventtool.com/en/learn/best-free-event-registration-tools
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Short answer

For free community events, Luma is the strongest all-round free option; for reaching new people, Eventbrite's marketplace; for a quick RSVP list, Google Forms. If you also sell tickets, compare platform fees: AnyEventTool (AET) and Luma Plus charge 0%, Tito 3%, Luma's free plan 5%, and Eventbrite a per-ticket fee. AET adds seat maps, a live quiz and hidden venues for free. Prices below were checked on 1 October 2026.

## Key facts

- 10 tools compared; pricing checked on each vendor's own site on 2026-10-01
- Free events cost nothing on Luma, Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor (up to 5,000 free tickets a year), Tito, Humanitix and AET
- Platform fee on paid tickets: AET 0%; Luma free plan 5% (0% on Luma Plus, 69 USD a month); Tito 3%; Eventbrite US 3.7% + 1.79 USD per ticket plus 2.9% processing
- Meetup's free Starter plan is for first-time organizers only: 1 group, 2 events a month, 10 people per event
- Google Forms and Microsoft Forms have no native tickets, payments or QR check-in
- Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, mono) is charged separately by the processor on every platform
- Disclosure: written by the AnyEventTool team; AET is included and its weaknesses are listed

### 1. Luma
- Best for: Free community events with polished pages and reminders
- Pricing: Free plan: unlimited events, 5% fee on paid tickets; Luma Plus 69 USD/month (59 USD annually), 0% fee
- Pros: Unlimited free events and guests; Email, SMS, push and WhatsApp reminders on free plan; Beautiful pages and calendars; Discovery listings
- Cons: 5% platform fee on paid tickets on the free plan; Check-in staff role requires Plus; No seat maps
- https://luma.com/pricing

### 2. Eventbrite
- Best for: Reaching new attendees through a marketplace
- Pricing: Free events free; US paid tickets 3.7% + 1.79 USD per ticket + 2.9% processing; Premium 69 USD/month
- Pros: Large discovery marketplace; Mature organizer apps and check-in; Reserved seating available
- Cons: Per-ticket service fees, often paid by buyers; Fees not refunded on organizer refunds unless the event is cancelled; Less control over page design
- https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/

### 3. AnyEventTool (AET)
- Best for: All-in-one events with 0% ticket fees, seat maps, quiz and hidden venues
- Pricing: Free 0 USD (3 events and 10 AI generations a month); Pro 29 USD/month (290 USD/year); 0% platform fee on every plan
- Pros: 0% platform fee; guests pay the organizer directly; Seat maps, QR check-in and live quiz on Free; Venue, date or time revealed only in tickets at a set moment; 19 interface languages; plata by mono for Ukraine
- Cons: No discovery marketplace; No native mobile apps, REST API or Zapier yet; Free plan limited to 3 new events a month; Young product with a small team
- https://aet.events/en/events

### 4. Google Forms
- Best for: A quick RSVP list for a free gathering
- Pricing: Free with a Google account
- Pros: Free and familiar; Responses in Google Sheets; Flexible questions
- Cons: No event page, tickets or payments; No QR check-in without add-ons; Manual follow-up emails
- https://www.google.com/forms/about/

### 5. Meetup
- Best for: Recurring interest groups that strangers can find
- Pricing: Starter free for first-time organizers only (1 group, 2 events/month, 10 people); Standard from 29.99 USD/month; Pro from 55 USD/group/month
- Pros: Strong group discovery; Members notified of new events; Built for recurring meetups
- Cons: Very limited free plan; Subscription cost for organizers; Members belong to the platform
- https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/28677808413197-Organizer-Subscription-prices-overview

### 6. Ticket Tailor
- Best for: Paid events where a flat per-ticket fee beats a percentage
- Pricing: 0.60 GBP + VAT per ticket pay-as-you-go; from 0.22 GBP prepaid; free tickets free up to 5,000/year
- Pros: No percentage fee; Free check-in app; 50% charity discount
- Cons: Seating charts use credits even for free tickets; Processor fees separate; No discovery marketplace
- https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing

### 7. Tito
- Best for: Developer and tech conferences
- Pricing: Free events free; 3% per paid ticket (2.5% for charities and community organizations), capped at 25 EUR
- Pros: Clean checkout; Good for multi-ticket conferences; Lower rate for community events
- Cons: Stripe or PayPal fees on top; No discovery; Fewer community features
- https://ti.to/pricing

### 8. Humanitix
- Best for: Charities, schools and fundraisers
- Pricing: Free tickets free; booking fee on paid tickets passed to buyers (e.g. 5% + 1.29 USD; 2.1% + 0.99 EUR)
- Pros: Profits from fees fund impact projects; No fees on free events; Not-for-profit rates
- Cons: Buyers see a booking fee; Rates vary widely by currency; Limited discovery
- https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees

### 9. Zoom Webinars / Zoom Events
- Best for: Webinars and virtual events
- Pricing: Webinars from 89 USD/month (66.67 USD annually); Events 149 USD/month (124.17 USD annually)
- Pros: Registration built into the video platform; Very large audiences; Paid registration via PayPal or Stripe
- Cons: No free plan for events; Online-focused; Overkill for small in-person events
- https://zoom.us/pricing/events

### 10. Microsoft Forms
- Best for: Internal events in Microsoft 365 organizations
- Pricing: Included with Microsoft accounts; check current limits on Microsoft's site
- Pros: Already available in Microsoft 365; Results in Excel; Work-account sign-in
- Cons: No tickets, payments or check-in; No event page; Manual follow-up
- https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/online-surveys-polls-quizzes

## Which tool should I pick? The short answer

| If you need... | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Free events with polished pages, reminders and a community calendar | **Luma** | Unlimited free events and guests, check-in, email/SMS/WhatsApp reminders on the free plan |
| People who do not know you yet to find your event | **Eventbrite** | Large discovery marketplace; free events are free |
| A recurring group that strangers can join | **Meetup** | Group discovery is the core product; paid organizer plans |
| A guest list in five minutes | **Google Forms** | Free, familiar, answers go to Sheets |
| Paid tickets with 0% platform fee, seat maps, QR check-in, a live quiz, Ukrainian payments | **AnyEventTool (AET)** | All on the free plan; you are the merchant |
| Paid tickets with a small flat fee per ticket | **Ticket Tailor** | No percentage fee; pay per ticket |
| Developer conferences and multi-day tech events | **Tito** | Clean checkout, 3% fee, free events free |
| A charity, school or community fundraiser | **Humanitix** | Booking fees fund impact projects |
| Webinars and virtual events | **Zoom** | Native video, large audiences |
| A form inside a Microsoft 365 organization | **Microsoft Forms** | Already in your tenant |

## How did we evaluate the tools?

We looked at what an organizer of small and mid-size events (20–500 people) actually needs to take registrations, and checked each vendor's own pricing and help pages on **1 October 2026**. Criteria:

1. **What the free tier includes for registration:** form, confirmation email, ticket, check-in, guest list export.
2. **Cost when you charge for tickets:** platform fee (percentage and fixed part) separately from payment processing.
3. **Attendee friction:** does a guest need an account or an app?
4. **Day-of tools:** QR check-in, door staff access, attendance data.
5. **Page quality:** how good the event page looks and previews in messengers.
6. **Reach:** does the platform bring new attendees (marketplace, discovery)?
7. **Limits and lock-in:** event caps, attendee caps, data export.

**Disclosure.** This guide is published by the team behind AnyEventTool. To keep it useful, the list is ordered by use case rather than by a single score, every entry (including AET) lists real cons, and we name other tools where they fit better. Prices change; follow the links and check current pricing before you decide.

## How do fees compare when tickets are paid?

Platform fees as published on the vendors' sites on 2026-10-01. Payment processing (for example Stripe US: 2.9% + 0.30 USD; Stripe Ireland, standard EEA cards: 1.5% + 0.25 EUR) is charged on top by the processor unless stated otherwise.

| Tool | Platform fee on paid tickets | Who pays by default | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnyEventTool (AET) | 0% on Free and Pro | — (processor fee only) | [anyeventtool.com/en/pricing](https://anyeventtool.com/en/pricing) |
| Luma Free | 5% | Organizer | [luma.com/pricing](https://luma.com/pricing) |
| Luma Plus (69 USD/month, 59 USD billed annually) | 0% | — | [luma.com/pricing](https://luma.com/pricing) |
| Eventbrite US | 3.7% + 1.79 USD per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order | Buyer (organizer can absorb) | [eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/) |
| Eventbrite UK | 6.95% + 0.59 GBP per ticket (processing included) | Buyer (organizer can absorb) | [Eventbrite UK help: organizer fees](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/755615/how-much-does-it-cost-for-organizers-to-use-eventbrite/) |
| Ticket Tailor | 0.60 GBP + VAT per ticket pay-as-you-go; from 0.22 GBP prepaid | Organizer | [tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing) |
| Tito | 3% (2.5% for charities and community organizations), capped at 25 EUR per ticket | Organizer | [ti.to/pricing](https://ti.to/pricing) |
| Humanitix | USD: 5% + 1.29 USD (not-for-profit 3.9% + 1.29 USD); EUR: 2.1% + 0.99 EUR | Buyer by default | [Humanitix help: booking fees](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees) |
| Meetup | Organizer subscription instead of ticket fees (from 29.99 USD/month) | Organizer | [Meetup help: subscription prices](https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/28677808413197-Organizer-Subscription-prices-overview) |
| Google Forms / Microsoft Forms | No ticketing | — | — |

**Worked example:** 100 tickets at 20 USD in the US, one ticket per order. Processor-only (as with AET on Stripe): about 88 USD in fees. Luma free plan: about 188 USD. Eventbrite US: about 318 USD (processing charged on the whole order, service fee included), by default added to the buyer's price.

Full cost tables for three ticket scenarios are in [ticket fees compared](/en/learn/ticket-fee-comparison).

All rows (checked 2026-10-01). Processing rates: [stripe.com/pricing](https://stripe.com/pricing), [stripe.com/ie/pricing](https://stripe.com/ie/pricing) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 1. Luma — best for free community events

Luma is the default choice for many tech and creator communities. On the free plan you get unlimited events and guests, check-in, ticket types, coupons, 500 invites or newsletters a week and reminders by email, SMS, push and WhatsApp. Pages and calendars look polished, and people can discover events through Luma's own listings.

The trade-offs appear with money and teams: paid tickets carry a 5% platform fee on the free plan (plus Stripe), and a dedicated check-in staff role requires Luma Plus (69 USD a month or 59 USD billed annually), which also removes the platform fee and adds Zapier and API access.

Source: [luma.com/pricing](https://luma.com/pricing) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 2. Eventbrite — best for reaching new attendees

Eventbrite's strength is the marketplace: people browse it to find things to do, so a listed event can reach strangers. Free events are free to publish without limit. Paid tickets carry a service fee that depends on the country — in the US 3.7% + 1.79 USD per ticket plus 2.9% payment processing per order; in the UK 6.95% + 0.59 GBP per ticket. Fees are usually passed to buyers. When an organizer refunds a ticket, Eventbrite's fees are not refunded unless the event is cancelled or postponed. Reserved seating is available, with restrictions (for example, not for recurring events or events with a waitlist). Eventbrite Premium costs 69 USD a month (US) and adds promotion tools.

Sources: [eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), [Eventbrite UK help: organizer fees](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/755615/how-much-does-it-cost-for-organizers-to-use-eventbrite/), [Eventbrite help: is the fee refundable](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/548304/is-the-eventbrite-fee-refundable/), [Eventbrite help: reserved seating](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/683914/how-to-set-up-a-reserved-seating-event/), [Eventbrite help: pricing plans](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 3. AnyEventTool (AET) — best all-in-one with 0% ticket fees

AET (made in Ukraine) combines the event page, registration, QR tickets, check-in, paid tickets, seat maps, a live quiz, subscribable calendars, a merch shop and communities. The organizer is the merchant: guests pay into the organizer's own plata by mono (Ukraine) or Stripe account, and AET takes 0% on every plan. The Free plan ($0) includes 3 new events a month and 10 AI generations a month (AI posters, AI quiz questions, brand styles); Pro costs 29 USD a month (or 290 USD a year) for 30 events and 100 AI generations.

Distinctive features: hide the venue, date or time until a set moment and reveal them only in registered guests' tickets (built for wartime safety in Ukraine); applications with approval and pay-after-approval links; a Kahoot-style quiz generated from your materials; 19 interface languages.

Honest limits: no discovery marketplace, no native mobile apps, no REST API or Zapier yet (only a read-only MCP server for AI assistants), no SMS reminders, and a young product with a small team.

Source: [anyeventtool.com/en/pricing](https://anyeventtool.com/en/pricing) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 4. Google Forms — best for a quick RSVP list

Google Forms is free with a Google account, everyone knows it, and responses land in Google Sheets. For a free gathering where you just need names and emails, it is often all you need. It is a form tool, not an event tool: there is no event page design, no native ticketing or payments, and no QR check-in. Third-party add-ons in the Google Workspace Marketplace can add payments or QR codes, at the cost of extra setup. Many organizers start here and move to an event platform when they need tickets or a door list.

Source: [google.com/forms](https://www.google.com/forms/about/) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 5. Meetup — best for recurring groups found by strangers

Meetup is built around groups rather than single events: people search for groups by interest and city, join, and get notified of new events. The free Starter plan is limited to first-time organizers (1 group, 2 events a month, 10 people per event) and you cannot return to it after a paid plan. Meetup Standard starts at 29.99 USD a month (or 174.99 USD a year) with up to 3 groups and unlimited events and attendees; Meetup Pro for networks starts at 55 USD per group per month. Prices vary by location. Organizers can charge event fees or group dues.

Sources: [meetup.com: Meetup Starter](https://www.meetup.com/blog/introducing-meetup-starter/), [Meetup help: subscription prices](https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/28677808413197-Organizer-Subscription-prices-overview) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 6. Ticket Tailor — best for paid events with a flat per-ticket fee

Ticket Tailor charges a fixed fee per ticket instead of a percentage: 0.60 GBP + VAT per ticket pay-as-you-go, or from 0.22 GBP per ticket with prepaid credits. Free tickets have no fee for up to 5,000 a year. There is no subscription, the check-in app is free, charities get a 50% discount, and the first 5 sales are free. Seating charts are available but use credits even for free tickets. Payment processing (for example Stripe) is separate. A good choice when ticket prices are high enough that a percentage fee would hurt.

Source: [tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 7. Tito — best for developer and tech conferences

Tito is popular with developer conferences and community-run tech events for its clean checkout and organizer tools. Free events are free; paid tickets cost 3% (2.5% for charity, non-profit and community organizations), capped at 25 EUR per ticket, with Stripe or PayPal fees on top. It suits multi-day conferences with several ticket types and discount codes.

Source: [ti.to/pricing](https://ti.to/pricing) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 8. Humanitix — best for charities, schools and impact-minded organizers

Humanitix is a not-for-profit ticketing platform: profits from its booking fees go to impact projects rather than shareholders. Free tickets have no fees. Paid tickets carry a booking fee passed to the buyer by default — for example 5% + 1.29 USD in the US (3.9% + 1.29 USD for not-for-profits) and 2.1% + 0.99 EUR in euro markets. A strong option for schools, charities and fundraisers.

Source: [Humanitix help: booking fees](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 9. Zoom — best for webinars and virtual events

If the event happens online, Zoom's webinar and event products combine registration with the video platform. Zoom Webinars start at 89 USD a month (66.67 USD billed annually) and Zoom Events at 149 USD a month (124.17 USD annually), for audiences up to 100,000. Payments for paid registration go through PayPal, or Stripe on the higher plans. It is not a free option, but for virtual events it saves you from linking a separate registration tool to your video tool.

Source: [zoom.us/pricing/events](https://zoom.us/pricing/events) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 10. Microsoft Forms — best inside Microsoft 365 organizations

Microsoft Forms plays the same role as Google Forms for organizations that run on Microsoft 365: quick registration forms and quizzes, results in Excel, sign-in with work accounts. Like Google Forms, it has no tickets, payments or check-in. Use it for internal events such as trainings and all-hands sessions; check current limits on Microsoft's site.

Source: [microsoft.com: Microsoft Forms](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/online-surveys-polls-quizzes) (checked 2026-10-01).

## What do the free tiers include side by side?

| Tool | Free events | Event page | Tickets / QR | Check-in | Paid tickets on free tier | Discovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luma | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes (staff role on Plus) | 5% platform fee | Yes |
| Eventbrite | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Organizer app | Service fee per ticket | Strong |
| AET | 3 new events a month | Yes, with AI poster | Yes | Phone browser scanner | 0% platform fee | No |
| Google Forms | Unlimited forms | No | No | No | No | No |
| Meetup | Starter: 2 events a month, 10 people | Group page | RSVP | Basic | Via paid plans | Strong |
| Ticket Tailor | Up to 5,000 free tickets a year | Yes | Yes | Free app | 0.60 GBP per ticket | No |
| Tito | Free events free | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3% | No |
| Humanitix | Free events free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Booking fee (buyer) | Limited |
| Zoom | No free events plan | Yes | Registration | Virtual | Paid plans | No |
| Microsoft Forms | Unlimited forms | No | No | No | No | No |

"Discovery" means the platform actively shows your event to people who do not follow you.

## How do I choose in 60 seconds?

1. **Is the event online?** Use your video platform's registration (Zoom) or any tool plus a meeting link.
2. **Do you need strangers to find you?** Eventbrite (single events) or Meetup (recurring groups). Luma has discovery too.
3. **Is the event free and small?** Luma or Google Forms. Choose AET if you also want a quiz, hidden venue or a Ukrainian-language page.
4. **Are tickets paid?** Compare platform fees: AET 0% (you need your own mono or Stripe account), Ticket Tailor flat fee, Tito 3%, Luma 5% on free plan, Eventbrite per-ticket fee.
5. **Do you sell specific seats?** AET (seat maps on Free), Ticket Tailor (credits), Eventbrite (with restrictions).
6. **Are you a charity?** Look at Humanitix, Tito's 2.5% rate and Ticket Tailor's charity discount.

Narrower comparisons: [Eventbrite alternatives with lower fees](/en/learn/eventbrite-alternatives), [Luma alternatives](/en/learn/luma-alternatives) and, for Ukraine, [ticket-selling services in Ukraine](/en/learn/best-ticketing-platforms-ukraine).

## Questions and answers

**What is the best free event registration tool?**

For free community events, Luma offers the most on its free plan. For a simple list, Google Forms. For paid tickets without platform fees plus seat maps and a quiz, AnyEventTool. For reaching new people, Eventbrite or Meetup.

**Which event platform has no ticket fees?**

AnyEventTool charges 0% on every plan, and Luma Plus (69 USD a month) charges 0%. Payment processing by Stripe or another processor still applies everywhere.

**Is Eventbrite free?**

Publishing free events on Eventbrite is free. Paid tickets carry a service fee per ticket that depends on the country, for example 3.7% + 1.79 USD plus 2.9% processing in the US (checked 1 October 2026).

**Is Meetup free for organizers?**

Only the Starter plan for first-time organizers: 1 group, 2 events a month and 10 people per event. Paid Standard plans start at 29.99 USD a month.

**Can I use Google Forms for event registration?**

Yes, for simple RSVP lists. It has no native tickets, payments or QR check-in, so larger or paid events usually need an event platform.

**Which free tool includes QR check-in?**

Luma, Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Humanitix, Tito and AnyEventTool all provide check-in. On Luma, a dedicated check-in staff role needs Luma Plus; on AET, co-admins scan from a phone browser on the free plan.

**How current are these prices?**

All prices were checked on the vendors' own websites on 1 October 2026. They change and vary by country, so check the linked pages before deciding.

**Who wrote this comparison?**

The AnyEventTool team. We include AET with its limitations and recommend other tools where they fit better.

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