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About

Event Essentials is a web-based event management platform that streamlines tasks, promotes events, organizes data, and provides online sales of Tickets, Registrations and Merchandise. Manage all aspects of your Event's Bands & Artists (Contracts, Venues, Performances, Bios, Schedules), Vendors (Registrations, Info, Contracts, Booth Selections, Vetting, Payments, Document Uploads), Sponsors, Live Auctions, Donations, POS, Resources and more. Specifically designed for organizers and promoters of Fairs, Festivals, Music Concerts, and Wine/Beer Events. Our Event Tech solution offers users an easy access to real-time event files and vital data, from anywhere at anytime. By using Event Essential, you can have a convenience-driven and easy-to-use system that enables you to collect and consolidate forms in digital format, track customer sales, and reduce overhead costs while increasing your sales and productivity. Event Essentials is based in the United States.

About

TryBooking is an online event ticketing, booking and registration platform that makes events easy. Trusted by more than 150,000+ event organizers, we help you manage all types of events/registrations from private functions to major festivals with ease. TryBooking's 3 Promises To You: - Low ticketing fees and Free for Free Events - Free local support, we will be with you every step of the way - No lock in contracts or subscriptions. Events Made Easy Through: - User-friendly ticketing system to create and sell tickets - Show off your brand in our fully customizable pages for each event - Array of reports and analytics, accessible with a click of a button - Create smart forms adaptable for any audience - Reserve seats and table functionality - Free mobile scanning app and Box Office - Fundraising support and membership features - No third party marketing, we value your privacy - API friendly - Integration with Xero and Stripe

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Event Essential is perfect for all types of Events, Small to Large, including Festivals, Fairs, Music Concerts, Conferences, Street Fairs, and more.

Audience

General event organisers, schools, councils, sporting clubs, community groups, arts organisations, businesses, fitness groups and anyone who wants to easily take registrations online.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Build on a 100% scalable modular system getting only what you need and not what you don't. Don't pay for more than you need. Pricing is fair and equitable by choosing from our . We work with you and customize our solution to meet each of our client's needs.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Australia
Attendees pay 50c per ticket,
Event organisers pay 2.5%

United States
Attendees pay $1 per ticket,
Event organisers pay 3.5%

Free for Free Events
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 4.4 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Event Essentials has been my go-to event management company for over 5 years. Their reliable ticket purchasing software is flexible and updates easily. Ticket buyer data collection is valuable to support promotion, to send updates and alerts, and allows follow up on customer satisfaction. Staff responds quickly to emails and performs requests rapidly. Their “hands-on” participation makes one feel you have reliable partners. They continue to help raise the bar on event presentation with creative input that is customized to support our goals.
  • I've had nothing but good experiences with Event Essentials and their software / service. They're on the forefront with this software and tech in general.

Cons

  • In over 5 years working with Event Essentials, I have never been disappointed in their services.
  • I had a good experience and don't have any complaints.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Great customers support that actually took time to explain and walk through creating my event and teach me how to use the new features. Always updating and making the UI better and obviously cheaper than other competitors - the main selling point for me. Plus I can connect my Stripe Account!
  • I have used other platforms previously and had trouble assessing my event sales - it was a nightmare. When i rang the TryBooking hotline, i was greeted by a lovely member. We run a mix of free events and paid workshops, it's great to know real people are behind the platform and can offer personalised support when you need.
  • Great customer service. Easy to navigate system. In-built Mailing system for communicating with registrants. Simple custom field creation. CSV export available for reporting. Mobile Scanning App.
  • I used the Learning Centre to set up my event. All my questions were answered. I also called the support team and my call was answered straight away.
  • Really affordable compared to alternatives. Has a great create event wizard that means you can sell tickets straight away. Only had to use support once and they answered the phone immediately and were helpful.

Cons

  • There is a lot of features that you don't know what to do with when you first log in. But at least doesn't take too long learn how to use them, but I wish it was easier to find them all in the navigation bar.
  • Takes a while to get used to it, especially ticket pricing. Just found out they have a fundraising feature. They should promote their features more. Overall, I like it. I think there could be additional tools like design templates which would be a plus.
  • Can only link one bank account to a TryBooking account.
  • Nothing, everything worked without a hitch. Would suggest this site for anyone who is computer savvy.
  • Takes a while to locate all the features, UI is not the same throughout the whole system.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Event Essentials
Founded: 2011
United States
www.event-essentials.net

Company Information

TryBooking
Founded: 2008
Australia
portal.trybooking.com/us/

Alternatives

Alternatives

Categories

Categories

Ticketing Features

Barcode / Ticket Scanning
Box Office Management
Concessions Management
Customer Database
Event Management
Fundraising Management
General Admission
Kiosk Ticketing
Mobile Ticketing
Online Ticketing
Onsite Ticketing
POS
Print-at-Home
Reserved Seating
Season Tickets
Ticket Brokering
VIP & Discount Tickets

Event Check In Features

Attendee Segmentation
Badge Printing
Data Import / Export
Data Synchronization
Guest List Management
Guest List Search
Lead Capture
Multi-Event
QR Codes
Reporting/Analytics
Ticketing

Event Management Features

Attendee Management
Badge Management
Conferences / Conventions
Exhibit / Vendor Management
Gamification
Room Block Management
Social Media Promotion
Sponsorship Management
Surveys & Feedback
Ticketing
Volunteer Management
Weddings / Parties

Event Marketing Features

Audience Segmentation
Campaign Management
Email Marketing
Event Calendar
Landing Pages / Web Forms
Location-Based Marketing
Reporting/Analytics
Social Media Promotion
Surveys & Feedback
Website Management

Festival Management Features

Artist Management
Barcode / Ticket Scanning
Contract Management
Credential Management
CRM
Staff Scheduling
Ticketing
Transportation Management
Vendor Management
Volunteer Management

Talent Management Features

Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Competency Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Goal Setting / Tracking
Job Description Management
Onboarding
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Training Management

Team Communication Features

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Venue Management Features

Attendee Management
Billing & Invoicing
Contract Management
Customer Management
Event Management
Food & Beverage Management
Multi-Facility
Reservations Management
Resource Booking
Sales Management
Staff Management

Visitor Management Features

Alerts/Notifications
Badge Management
Document Management
ID Scan
Pre-Registration
Registration Management
Self Check-in
Visitor Tracking
Watch List

Volunteer Management Features

Attendance Management
Calendar Management
Event Management
Group Management
Member Directory
Membership Management
Recognition Management
Registration Management
Scheduling
Self Service Portal
Training Management
Volunteer Profiles

eCommerce Features

Catalog Management
Channel Management
CRM
Customer Accounts
Data Security
Email Marketing
Inventory Management
Kitting
Loyalty Program
Mobile Access
Multi-Store Management
Order Management
Product Configurator
Promotions Management
Returns Management
Reviews Management
SEO Management
Shopping Cart
Templates

Ticketing Features

Barcode / Ticket Scanning
Box Office Management
Concessions Management
Customer Database
Event Management
Fundraising Management
General Admission
Kiosk Ticketing
Mobile Ticketing
Online Ticketing
Onsite Ticketing
POS
Print-at-Home
Reserved Seating
Season Tickets
Ticket Brokering
VIP & Discount Tickets

Event Booking Features

Attendee Management
Confirmation/Reminders
Discount/Coupon Management
Event Calendar
Marketing Management
Online Payments
Online Registration
Social Media Promotion
Wait List Management
Website Management

Registration Features

Activity Registration
Attendance Management
Badge Management
Calendar Management
Class Registration
Contact Management
Event Registration
Form Builder
Group Registration
Marketing Management
Online Registration
Onsite Registration
Payment Processing
Refund Automation
Self Check-In
Surveys & Feedback

Integrations

Facebook
Stripe
Authorize.Net
CardConnect
Constant Contact
Google Analytics
HubSpot Sales Hub
Mailchimp
QuickBooks Online
Salesforce
Schoolbox
Square Card Reader
Twilio
WordPress
Xero

Integrations

Facebook
Stripe
Authorize.Net
CardConnect
Constant Contact
Google Analytics
HubSpot Sales Hub
Mailchimp
QuickBooks Online
Salesforce
Schoolbox
Square Card Reader
Twilio
WordPress
Xero
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