HAP FOR ORGANISERS · IN INDIA
An Eventbrite alternative built for India.
Eventbrite is a global platform, but its own pages do not list India among the countries its plans cover, and rupees are not among its payout currencies. HAP is built for events in India: UPI, rupees, GST and gates that work when the network does not.
What we checked on 2 November 2026: Eventbrite’s pricing page says its plans are available in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its payment-processing help page lists payout currencies that do not include the Indian rupee, and suggests PayPal where a currency is missing. eventbrite.co.in did not resolve when we tried it.
HAP and Eventbrite, side by side
| What you need | HAP | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Plans and pricing for India | Built for India. Commission and settlement are agreed for your event. | Pricing page lists plans for the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland; no India figures. |
| Payouts in rupees | Yes, settled in rupees with one statement per event. | INR is not in the listed payout currencies; PayPal is suggested where a currency is missing. |
| UPI payments | Yes, alongside cards and net banking. | Not stated on their site |
| GST on the bill | Yes. Set the rate and whether prices include it. | Not stated on their site |
| Offline QR check-in | Yes, with gates sharing check-ins over Bluetooth. | Yes. The organizer app supports offline check-in and syncs once back online. |
| Card payments at the door | HAP Recharge takes cash and card at the desk. | Tap to Pay in the US, Canada and the UK; card reader in the US. |
| Cashless food and drink counters | Yes. HAP Pay wallets, recharge desks and counter tills. | Not stated on their site |
| Reserved seating maps | Not offered. | Yes. |
| Guest lists and invite-only events | Complimentary passes, email invitations, spreadsheet import and approval-based invite-only events. | Complimentary tickets can be added manually. |
| Booking confirmations on WhatsApp. | Not stated on their site |
Eventbrite details are from Eventbrite’s own website, checked on 2 November 2026. They can change; check their site before you decide.
When Eventbrite may suit you better
- You need reserved seating with a seat map.
- You run events in several countries and want one global account.
Moving to HAP
- Create your organiser account and set up your organisation in India.
- Recreate your event and ticket types with rupee prices and your GST setting.
- Import confirmed attendees from a spreadsheet as complimentary passes.
- Issue join codes to your gate staff for HAP CheckIn.
Questions
Can I use Eventbrite in India?
Eventbrite’s own pages, checked on 2 November 2026, list its plans for the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland, and do not include the Indian rupee among payout currencies. Check with Eventbrite for your case.
Does HAP take UPI?
Yes. Buyers pay by UPI, card or net banking, in rupees.
Does HAP do seat maps?
No. HAP sells ticket types, day passes and time slots, not individual seats.
Sources
- Eventbrite organizer pricing (checked 2 November 2026)
- Eventbrite: comparing payment processing options (checked 2 November 2026)
- Eventbrite: payout schedule (checked 2 November 2026)
- Eventbrite check-in app (checked 2 November 2026)
- Eventbrite blog: onsite operations tools (checked 2 November 2026)
- Eventbrite reserved seating (checked 2 November 2026)
- Eventbrite: add attendees manually (checked 2 November 2026)