Meetup is built around interest groups that run recurring events, Eventbrite is a ticketing and event listing platform, and Prosotto is a professional networking platform for intentional one to one connections with an events hub attached. If you want to join a community, Meetup fits; if you want to sell or buy tickets, Eventbrite fits; if you want to find specific professionals and talk to them privately before and after events, Prosotto fits.
At a glance
| Prosotto | Meetup | Eventbrite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Finding the right professionals and talking one to one; discovering professional events | Joining interest groups that host recurring events | Listing, discovering and ticketing events |
| Cost to join | Free for members | Free for members; organisers pay a subscription | Free to create an account; ticket fees apply to paid events |
| Feed or no feed | No feed, no posts, no follower counts | Group pages with discussions and event updates | No social feed; event listings and recommendations |
| One to one networking | Core feature: filter by location, industry and goal, then private messaging | Member messaging is available, focus is the group | Not a networking tool; focused on attendance |
| Event discovery | Events hub of real upcoming professional events by city and topic, linked to official pages | Events from groups near you, across many interests | Very large catalogue of events of all kinds |
| Organiser tools | QR registration, attendee badges, live notice boards, prize draws and insights | Group management, RSVPs and event pages | Ticketing, payments, check-in and promotion tools |
Fees and features change; check each platform for current details.
When Meetup is the better choice
If you want a regular community around a shared interest, such as a monthly product meetup or a running club, Meetup's group model is well suited. Groups build familiarity over time.
When Eventbrite is the better choice
If you are selling tickets, or want to browse the widest range of events of every kind, Eventbrite's ticketing and catalogue are hard to beat.
When Prosotto is the better choice
If your goal is to find particular professionals, such as clients, collaborators, mentors or investors, and talk to them privately, Prosotto is built for that. There is nothing to post. You filter by location, industry and what people are looking for, see who is going to the same events, and connect one to one. Browse the events hub or read about Prosotto.