Eventbrite vs Timeleft
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Eventbrite is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 7.8. Eventbrite wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Timeleft on 0, with 1 tied.
Locals looking for things to do and organizers selling tickets to events
Newcomers to a city and anyone wanting to widen their circle in person
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Eventbrite | Timeleft |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #6 of 12 | #10 of 12 |
| Developer | Eventbrite, Inc. | Timeleft SAS |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Eventbrite better than Timeleft?
Eventbrite is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 7.8. Eventbrite wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Timeleft on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Eventbrite or Timeleft?
Eventbrite: Free for attendees and free events; paid tickets add service and processing fees. Timeleft: Free to download; booking takes a paid membership, and you pay for your own food. On value for money, Eventbrite scores higher.
Do Eventbrite and Timeleft work on the same devices?
Only Eventbrite runs on Web.
Which is more private, Eventbrite or Timeleft?
Eventbrite scores higher on privacy (6.8/10). App Store label links purchases, contact info and usage data to you, with no tracking listed. The Android app contains ads, and organizers receive the details you enter when you book.
Strengths and weaknesses
Eventbrite
- Huge range of local events in one place
- Tickets stored in the app for easy entry
- Simple setup for organizers of any size
- Service fees on most paid tickets
- Promoted listings can crowd the feed
- Leaner team after the 2026 acquisition
Eventbrite is still the default way to find and book local events, from workshops and gigs to festivals and networking nights. Your feed learns what you like, you can follow friends and organizers, and tickets sit in the app or your phone's wallet. Organizers get solid ticketing and check-in tools. The downsides are fees on paid tickets, promoted listings in the feed, and some uncertainty after its 2026 sale to Bending Spoons.
Full Eventbrite review
Timeleft
- No swiping or profiles, just show up
- Groups matched by personality and age
- Easy to rebook with people you clicked with
- Membership plus your own meal adds up
- Tracks contact info and identifiers
- Only runs in its listed cities
Timeleft takes the awkward planning out of making new friends. Take a personality quiz, book a Wednesday dinner, and on the day it reveals the restaurant and a preview of your table of four to six strangers. There are women-only dinners, runs, coffee and walks too, in more than 200 cities across 52 countries. Your food and drinks are paid at the venue on top of the membership, and the app tracks more than we'd like.
Full Timeleft review
