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SHWDWN vs Eventbrite
Eventbrite is a general-purpose ticketing platform used for everything from tech meetups to food festivals. It has strong discovery and a solid organiser app for door check-in, but it lacks the features combat sports promoters need — like PPV streaming, fight card management, and fighter payouts. Fees are 3.7% + £1.79 per ticket plus 2.9% payment processing, which adds up fast.
Feature Comparison
Feature
SHWDWN
Ticket sales & QR check-in
PPV live streaming
Dedicated combat sports configuration
Fight card management
Fighter portal & attribution
Fighter payouts via Stripe
Promoter dashboard
Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Event discovery & marketplace
Venue details & info
Basic
Staff roles & permissions
Event analytics & revenue tracking
Free / comp tickets
Customer management & retention tools
Email marketing (Pro plan, from £12/mo)
Fighter interest forms
No monthly fee — pay per ticket
Free to list, but 3.7% + £1.79 per ticket
General events (concerts, parties, festivals)
Pricing
SHWDWN
Monthly fee
None
None (Pro from £12/mo)
You pay (promoter)1% per ticket0%
Platform fee
1%
0% — all fees on buyer
Customer pays7.5% per ticket3.7% + £1.79 + 2.9%
Service fee
7.5%
3.7% + £1.79 per ticket
Payment processing
Included
2.9% per order
PPV fee
10%
N/A — no streaming
Free events
Free
Free
Customer total (£25 ticket)
£1.88
£4.51
Your total (£25 ticket)
£0.25
£0
Total cost (£25 ticket)
£2.13
£4.51
What Eventbrite doesn't do
- No PPV or live streaming — you need a separate platform and pay for it
- No fight card, matchmaking, or combat sports tools
- No fighter attribution or payout splitting
- High per-ticket fees (3.7% + £1.79 + 2.9% processing)
- Generic platform — not tailored for combat sports or nightlife
Who is Eventbrite for?
Conference organisers, community events, workshops, and large-scale festivals
If you need more than just ticketing — PPV streaming, fighter management, a promoter dashboard, and a dedicated app for your fans — SHWDWN is built for that.
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