How to Build Your Own Eventbrite
Replace Eventbrite with a custom build. Event management and ticketing platform for creators and organizers
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 49 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 49 features
Events(9 features)
Create a branded mobile app for attendees with schedules, maps, and networking features.
Design and print custom attendee badges with QR codes and personalization.
Set venue capacity limits and receive real-time alerts when thresholds are approached.
Combine in-person and virtual attendance with synchronized streaming and integrated management.
Scan QR codes or search attendee names for seamless on-site check-in and crowd management.
+4 more in this category
Marketing(5 features)
Send emails to segmented attendee lists with tracking and analytics.
Built-in best practices and A/B testing tools to maximize ticket conversion rates.
Send targeted email campaigns to attendees and promote events to subscribers.
Automatic SEO optimization helps events rank higher in search results and discovery.
Share events directly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn with one click.
Analytics(4 features)
Track ticket sales, attendee demographics, and real-time event performance metrics.
Send automated surveys after events to collect attendee feedback and ratings.
Track ticket sales by marketing channel and referral source with detailed attribution.
Detailed financial reports showing ticket sales, fees, taxes, and net revenue.
Payments(4 features)
Automatically calculate and collect required sales taxes based on attendee location.
Sell tickets in 140+ currencies and support international attendees automatically.
Accept credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets with secure PCI-compliant processing.
Process full or partial refunds with customizable refund policies and deadlines.
Ticketing(4 features)
Allow attendees to gift tickets to others with customizable gift messages.
Enable bulk ticket purchases with group discounts and simplified management.
Control secondary market resales with price caps and resale restrictions.
Create and manage waiting lists with automatic notifications when tickets become available.
Compliance(3 features)
ADA-compliant features including WCAG 2.1 compliance and accessibility tools.
Automatically verify attendee age during registration for age-restricted events.
Full GDPR compliance with data privacy controls and consent management.
Core(3 features)
Step-by-step guided interface to set up event details, dates, and venue information.
Collect and manage attendee information with customizable registration forms.
Create and manage ticket types with dynamic pricing, early bird discounts, and access codes.
Engagement(3 features)
Create interactive experiences with polls, Q&A, networking features, and gamification.
Conduct real-time polls and surveys during events with instant result visualization.
Enable attendee networking with messaging, profile matching, and connection tracking.
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 49 features at very easy complexity.