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Head-to-head

Eventbrite vs Nextdoor

Eventbrite 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Tie
Nextdoor 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

Eventbrite is better for finding and securing tickets for events, despite its refund and scam issues, while Nextdoor is better for local community connection and information, but struggles with moderation and technical bugs.

Full reviews: Eventbrite · Nextdoor

Eventbrite excels at event discovery and ticket purchasing, though users frequently report issues with refunds, scams, and app glitches. Nextdoor provides a platform for neighborhood interaction and local information, but is plagued by moderation inconsistencies, technical bugs, and notification spam.

Head to head

Features tieR2R5R6R10
Eventbrite Eventbrite is praised for its ability to help users find events, especially free ones, and for its seamless ticket purchasing process R2R5. However, users desire features like better event discovery algorithms, chronological ticket ordering, and visible ticket numbers alongside QR codes R6R10.
Nextdoor Nextdoor is valued for connecting neighbors, facilitating lost pet recovery, and sharing local information and recommendations R86R92. However, users complain about an overwhelming number of ads, a poor search function, and the inability to easily post items for sale .
Ease of Use tieR3R12R15R24
Eventbrite Many Eventbrite users find the app easy to navigate and use for securing tickets . Conversely, others report significant frustration with glitches, links failing to open, repetitive data entry, and issues with profile updates R3R12R15R24.
Nextdoor Nextdoor is generally seen as a straightforward way to communicate within the community . However, users frequently encounter difficulties with signing in, managing multiple accounts, navigating the interface, and finding specific posts .
Reliability tieR1R3R4R7
Eventbrite While some users have seamless experiences securing tickets , Eventbrite is heavily criticized for issues with refunds, fake tickets, and unresponsive customer support R1R7R13R16. The app also experiences glitches, freezing, and security challenges R3R4R10.
Nextdoor Nextdoor's reliability is undermined by frequent reports of bugs, freezing, slow loading times, and broken buttons . Users also face issues with notifications, account suspensions, and the app locking them out .
Price/Value tieR1R2R7R13
Eventbrite Eventbrite is valued for offering many free events, making it a good option for those on a budget R2. However, the value is diminished for users who lose money due to canceled events, fake tickets, or unfulfilled refunds R1R7R13R16.
Nextdoor Nextdoor is a free app that provides value by connecting neighbors and sharing local information . However, some users feel there's rarely anything of value due to excessive ads, scams, or too many posts about begging .
Support tieR7R16R19R37
Eventbrite Eventbrite receives overwhelmingly negative feedback regarding customer support, with users reporting automated responses, inability to speak to a human, and no help with refunds or scam issues R7R16R19R37.
Nextdoor Nextdoor users report issues with support, including an inability to delete business pages, no useful help for email clutter, and arbitrary account deactivations by volunteer moderators without clear reasons or appeal processes R61R70.
Pick Eventbrite if

you are looking for a wide variety of local events, including free options, and prioritize an easy ticket purchasing process, but are willing to risk potential refund or scam issues R2R5.

Pick Nextdoor if

you want to connect with your local neighborhood, find lost pets, or get recommendations for local services, and are prepared to navigate some app bugs and inconsistent moderation R86R92.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, especially regarding customer support and technical issues, which contrasts with their high lifetime ratings. For Eventbrite, the negative reviews heavily focus on refund and scam issues, while for Nextdoor, they center on moderation, bugs, and notification spam.

Frequently asked

Does Eventbrite offer refunds for canceled events?
Eventbrite users frequently report difficulty obtaining refunds for canceled events, with many stating they received no money back or only automated responses from customer service R1R7R16R40.
Is Nextdoor effective for finding lost pets?
Yes, Nextdoor is highly effective for finding lost pets, with users praising the app for helping them reunite with their animals R86R92R98.
Are there many scams on Eventbrite?
Yes, multiple Eventbrite users report being scammed with fake tickets and losing money, with security personnel at venues even noting that fake tickets often originate from Eventbrite R13R22R31R48.
Does Nextdoor have issues with censorship?
Yes, Nextdoor users frequently report issues with censorship and unequal policing of rules, particularly concerning political opinions, leading to account suspensions or blocks R61R70R76R97.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Eventbrite 5/5 · US Rocking with the best: This app is one of the best you can download, gives you updates on what events are happening around you, the best part most of them are free! So when you feel like you’re stuck at home cuz you have no money to go out, bring up the app and check out the things you can do for free! I’ve been using this app for years and I am so glad that I came upon it! Thank you eventbrite
  2. [R5] Eventbrite 5/5 · US Gold Standard: The entire experience is thoroughly thought through.
  3. [R6] Eventbrite 3/5 · US Don’t take it PERSONAL!: Based on my personal algorithm I am surprised that Eventbrite doesn’t/hasn’t shown me more of what I’m interested in👎🏼
  4. [R10] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Frustrating: Any event I saved is not showing up on my iPhone but the ones showing up on my Chromebook gives me duplicates on certain events and are not in chronological order.
  5. [R3] Eventbrite 3/5 · US Useful/Glitchy: Been using this app for years now and it’s been pretty useful and convenient but, this app has been pretty glitchy for quite awhile now! I can’t see the events that I want to see on one of the organizers page! So for me to look for that specific event, I have to search for it! Also sometimes whenever I go to my history of the past events I’ve been to, it won’t show up! Issues like
  6. [R12] Eventbrite 3/5 · US Links fail to open: The inconsistency of Eventbrite’s handling of event links has been a long term frustration of mine. 9/10 when clicking an Eventbrite link on the web or via email, the app loads, but then just shows the home page and fails to load the specific event that was linked. This happens again and again. It’s so frustrating because opening the “preview view” of the link correctly shows t
  7. [R15] Eventbrite 3/5 · US Timed out: I was entering information required by the app for all of the players in my foursome… 3 times as I was entering credit care info, it timed out. This required me to reenter and start over. There was no time to review for accuracy. Lots of repetitive entering of names
  8. [R24] Eventbrite 3/5 · GB Personal details: Took a lot of time to complete order as had to put details for all tickets
  9. [R1] Eventbrite 1/5 · US They wont refund you: I bought tickets to a Max B and French Montana concert, it got cancelled. The concert was supposed to be on June 26th. Its now July 9th and i still haven’t gotten my refund. I will never buy tickets to anything through Eventbrite ever again
  10. [R4] Eventbrite 1/5 · US High level incompetence.: Have you ever done a study of how much business you LOSE because of your incompetent security system? Because I’ve lost count of how many times I just close out your website without doing ANYTHING simply because I get put through three…. count them, THREE different “are you human” tests, the last of which is a matching game that LITERALLY never ends. You should be bette
  11. [R7] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Zero customer support: An event in April of 2026 was canceled by an artist which promptly followed by the usual refunds will be returned by point of sale; I never got my money back. I reached out over twenty times through their app and all I’ve gotten were automated responses of we’ll look into it. I ask to speak to a human, it promptly says it’s all automated or there is no body. It’s become AI g
  12. [R13] Eventbrite 1/5 · US SCAM!!: Beware! Scammers selling non-refundable tickets on the platform and deny entry! Eventbright is facilitating these scams, they tell you to go after the scammers to try and get a refund, they don’t help you! Ridiculous!! Useless!! Never buying tickets there again!
  13. [R16] Eventbrite 1/5 · US One of the worst experiences: I just bought tickets 5 days ago for a show and now Eventbrite is telling me I don’t have tickets despite a bank charge and an email telling me to claim my tickets. Just bought a second batch of tickets for this show I really want to go to and plan on disputing this second more expensive round of tickets to my credit card because Eventbrite thinks its smart to have an
  14. [R19] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Scammers: I placed a complaint about the scammers and did not receive any feedback
  15. [R37] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Terrible site: It takes too long to order on an iphone No matter how many taps on the information requires the site does not open the required box. What is worse there is no number for me to reach a human for help!
  16. [R40] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Scam!!! They will not let you cancel your purchase.: They claim you can cancel 7 days before event. I purchased a ticket and then requested a cancellation over a month plus before the event and Eventbrite said no refunds. Unless the event has been rescheduled or delayed they will not refund your money. Avoid using Eventbrite at all costs. Go with a better ticket seller/app.
  17. [R86] Nextdoor 5/5 · US Last Poquito: Like to say thanks to this app I was able to find my last dog. I don’t know what I would’ve done if I would’ve lost him to anybody out there if you lose a dog place him on this app you’ll find them
  18. [R92] Nextdoor 5/5 · US Nextdoor: I like this site because it keeps my neighborhood update and if there’s anything going on, I look for it here lost pets lost kids lost whatever
  19. [R98] Nextdoor 4/5 · US Overall positive: I appreciate the lost & found animal section. But people can be VERY harsh about their opinions on people rehoming their pets. Lighten up folks, people are doing the best they can. Many feel guilty enough without all your harsh judgements.
  20. [R22] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Fake Tickets Sold Event Brite: I purchased Chris Brown and Usher tickets for my brothers birthday and when we got to the venue that’s when I realized my tickets were fake. I would highly advise everyone to stop using Event Brite. From what I’ve heard they refuse to give refunds and they’re is no way to verify the seller is legit!!! The guy doing security said all the fake tickets he saw was from E
  21. [R31] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Ticket: Why do you allow World Cup match tickets to be created within your app? I lost $200 because of your app. Who is going to reimburse me?
  22. [R48] Eventbrite 1/5 · US Scammers will get you here: Got scammed using this site. No one will help with recouping money
  23. [R61] Nextdoor 1/5 · US Do better: It’s ridiculous how whoever in charged pick and choose what post to removed. It’s becoming worst than TikTok
  24. [R70] Nextdoor 1/5 · US Nothing but bad experiences: **Review of Nextdoor Moderation Practices** Nextdoor, designed as a community platform for neighbors to connect, buy, and sell, has a significant flaw in its moderation system that leaves users vulnerable to arbitrary account deactivation. The app relies on volunteer moderators, fellow users, who have the power to shut down accounts without clear guidelines or consisten
  25. [R76] Nextdoor 1/5 · US Bullying and not helpful: I joined when this app first opened my family and I have a construction company that’s well known in the neighborhood. Every time I would let people know about our services other contractors in the neighborhood felt threatened and started complaining, even though at the time it was allowed to offer services I have found that the app allows a person in the neighborhood to
  26. [R97] Nextdoor 1/5 · US Rules are Unequally Policed Based Upon Political/Social Beliefs; Censorship: People with political opinions, which Nextdoor agrees with are allowed to say whatever they want without the risk of ban or moderation. Censorship is massive on this site.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store