Ticketbud

Name: Ticketbud
Author: Ticketbud

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhoneWeb

What Ticketbud is

Ticketbud provides event registration and online ticketing for organizers, with Android, iOS, and web platforms and an API also listed. It serves events ranging from schools and nonprofits to live shows, festivals, venues, and online or hybrid events. Organizers can create unlimited events and ticket types, then build custom event pages with images, video, ticket options, maps, social links, and mobile optimization. Its free mobile check-in app scans tickets or searches attendees by name; offline check-in is available after downloading the attendee database. Attendees can register or purchase tickets without a Ticketbud account. Listed integrations include Zoom, Salesforce, Zapier, Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel, and the service offers a beta API for connections to other services. Ticketbud has a free plan. Paid-event fees are 2% +99c per ticket sold, plus a 2.9% + 30c processor fee; nonprofit and school events list a different ticket fee. Ticketbud is based in Austin, Texas, and was founded in 2008.

Who it suits

Ticketbud suits organizers who need registration, ticket sales, event pages, and onsite check-in for events ranging from school activities to festivals. It also serves organizers of online and hybrid events.

What it does well

Organizers can create unlimited events and ticket types.
Free iOS and Android app supports ticket scanning.
Offline check-in works after downloading attendee data.
Attendees need no account to register or purchase.
Organizers retain ownership and access to attendee data.

What to know first

Paid events incur ticket and payment processor fees.
Rentable event hardware is available only to US-based customers.
Customer support hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm CST.

Limits

The Free Events plan is for free events and lists complete access to all features. Paid Events lists fees of 2% +99c per ticket sold and a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30c per ticket; organizers may absorb the fees.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free Events	Complete access to all features	Free
Paid Events	Attendees pay 2% +99c per ticket sold · Payment processor fee 2.9% + 30c per ticket · Organizer may absorb fees	Free
Non-profit & Schools	Attendees pay 1.75% +99c per ticket sold · Payment processor fee 2.9% + 30c per ticket · Organizer may absorb fees	Free
Custom & White Label	Custom event ticketing and white-label requirements	On request

As ticketbud.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Ticketbud website.
Create an event and choose its ticket types.
Build a custom event page with event details and ticket options.
For onsite check-in, get the free iOS or Android app and download the attendee database for offline use if needed.
Connect services using a listed integration or the beta API.

Verdict

Ticketbud covers event setup, ticketing, and mobile check-in across a wide range of event types. Review the listed ticket and processor fees, and note the US-only limit on rentable hardware.

Questions

Is Ticketbud free?

Ticketbud has a free plan. Its Free Events plan is listed as free and includes complete access to all features.

What are the fees for paid events?

The Paid Events plan lists 2% +99c per ticket sold, plus a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30c per ticket. Organizers may absorb the fees.

Is there a separate rate for nonprofits and schools?

Yes. The Non-profit & Schools plan lists 1.75% +99c per ticket sold, plus a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30c per ticket. Organizers may absorb the fees.

Which platforms does Ticketbud support?

The listed platforms are Android, iOS, web and API. Its API is beta.

Can attendees buy tickets without an account?

Yes. Attendees do not need a Ticketbud account to purchase or register for tickets.

Which integrations are listed?

Ticketbud lists Zoom, Salesforce, Zapier, SSO, Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel and Refund Protect.

Facts from Ticketbud's own pages

API: Ticketbud offers a beta API for connecting Ticketbud to other services and applications. · api.ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Attendee accounts: Attendees do not need a Ticketbud account to purchase or register for tickets. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Check-in apps: The free mobile check-in app for iOS and Android scans tickets or searches attendees by name, including offline check-in after downloading the attendee database. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Company: Ticketbud is based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2008, and is privately owned and operated. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Data ownership: Organizers retain complete ownership and access to ticketing and attendee data, which Ticketbud says it does not sell. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Event pages: Ticketbud provides a custom event page builder with images, video, ticket options, maps, social links and mobile optimization. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Event types: The platform serves schools, nonprofits, charity events, live shows, venues, online events, hybrid events, festivals and large event campaigns. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Founded: 2008 · ticketbud.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · ticketbud.com, 21 Sept 2026
Hardware limitation: Rentable event hardware is available for US-based customers only. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Austin, Texas, United States · ticketbud.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: Ticketbud lists integrations with Zoom, Salesforce, Zapier, SSO, Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel and Refund Protect. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Onsite check-in: Yes · ticketbud.com, 21 Sept 2026
Payouts: Ticketbud offers daily, weekly and monthly payout options through the organizer’s chosen payment provider. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Purpose: Ticketbud provides event registration and online ticketing services for event organizers worldwide. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Security: Ticketbud says its platform is served over SSL, payment processing uses PCI DSS standards, and it is GDPR compliant. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Support: Customer support is provided by email and phone Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm CST, with help-center and tutorial resources. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026
Ticketing capacity: Organizers can create unlimited events and ticket types. · ticketbud.com, 30 Sept 2026