Event discovery and hosting in 2026
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
Start with the decision you need to make: group discovery, registration management or ticket sales. These tools cover different roles; you do not need to use or purchase them all.
Read the strengths and limitations below. If a tool fails a mandatory requirement, remove it from your shortlist before comparing scores or prices.
People looking for local events, hobby clubs or professional groups6.4/101. Meetup
Platform for finding and running interest-based groups and events. Notable strength: The iOS app scores 4.7/5 from 272,676 ratings and offers 12 interface languages. Trade-off: Organizers must pay: Standard from $29.99/month or $174.99/year, Pro from $55/group/month
Read our full Meetup review
Community, meetup and workshop hosts who want a free, polished registration page7.6/102. Luma
Clean event pages with RSVPs and ticketing; free plan has unlimited guests. Notable strength: Free plan has unlimited events and guests per event. Trade-off: 5% platform fee on ticketed events on the Free plan, plus Stripe fees
Read our full Luma review
Small and mid-size organisers who need event pages, ticketing, app check-in and automated reminders7.5/103. Eventbrite
Widely used global platform for creating events, selling tickets and managing attendees. Notable strength: Free for free-ticket events; the pricing page lists no monthly fee for paid events. Trade-off: Paid tickets bear a service fee and payment processing, which vary by country
Read our full Eventbrite review
Audiences buying concert, theatre, workshop or exhibition tickets in Vietnam6.4/104. Ticketbox
Vietnamese event-ticketing platform for concerts, theatre, workshops and e-tickets. Notable strength: Wide range on one site: live music, theatre, sports, workshops and attractions. Trade-off: Low app ratings: 2.9/5 on the App Store (1,588 ratings) and Google Play (about 1.65K reviews); some reviewers object to having to install the app to buy
Read our full Ticketbox review
How we chose
Selected from products with researched profiles, comparing their main purpose, feature scope, plan restrictions and platforms. The order serves different use cases; it is not an exhaustive market survey or a head-to-head test. Prices and policies retain each review’s source-check dates rather than being marked freshly verified when this guide is compiled.
Frequently asked questions
Is this list ordered by overall score?
Not strictly. Each label identifies the need it serves. Choose around the task, ecosystem and plan limits; the score is one supporting signal.
Do I need to pay for every tool?
No. This is a set of options, not a required bundle. Review free and paid limits in each product review, then choose one or a few tools that fit.
Was every price and fact checked again today?
Not automatically. The guide’s compilation date differs from each product’s source-check dates. Linked reviews retain their sources and dates so you can check the evidence.
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