Brown Paper Tickets is shutting down: your WordPress alternative
What’s Happening
BPT shuts down June 30, 2026. Export your data now. It disappears with the platform. Migration can happen at your pace, but the export can’t wait.
We know this wasn’t your choice. Many of you chose BPT specifically because it was the affordable, nonprofit-friendly option. Losing that platform is frustrating, and the pressure of a hard deadline doesn’t help.
This guide walks you through your options, with a focus on WordPress-based solutions that give you full control of your events, your data, and your revenue.
Why WordPress (and Not Another Platform)
If you’re considering moving to another hosted platform (Eventbrite, Universe, or similar), consider what you’re giving up:
| BPT (was) | Eventbrite | WordPress + NetterTech Events | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per-ticket fees | $0.99 + 5% | $1.79 + 3.7% + 3.9% processing | $0 (only payment processor ~2.9%) |
| Data ownership | Platform-owned | Platform-owned | 100% yours |
| Your branding | brownpapertickets.com | eventbrite.com | yourdomain.com |
| Exit strategy | You’re living it right now | Data hostage | Full export anytime |
The pattern is clear: when you build on someone else’s platform, you’re renting. When they close, raise prices, or change terms, you move again. WordPress-based event management means you own the infrastructure.
What It Costs
For a nonprofit running 12 events a year with 500 tickets at $30 each:
- Eventbrite: ~$38,100 in annual platform fees
- NetterTech Events: Free plugin with zero per-ticket fees. Pro add-ons coming soon. Learn more.
- Net difference: You keep the vast majority of that $38,100
That’s not a rounding error. That’s a program budget.
Making the Switch
The migration guide walks through the full process step by step: exporting your BPT data, setting up WordPress and NetterTech Events, running the migration, and going live. The short version: export your BPT data now (before June 30), set up WordPress with NetterTech Events, and use the Migrator plugin to import your events.
If you need help, email events@nettertech.com. We’ve tested the migration pipeline extensively with real event data from a nonprofit arts-center client running hundreds of events a year.
What You Get
NetterTech Events is built for organizations like yours: nonprofits, arts centers, community venues, and small businesses that need reliable event management without the platform tax.
- Zero per-ticket fees - only your payment processor’s standard rate
- Recurring events that actually work - weekly classes, monthly meetings, complex schedules
- QR code check-in (Pro, coming soon) that volunteers can run without a WordPress login
- Your data, on your site - exportable anytime, no lock-in
- Accessibility first - built with WCAG 2.2 AA compliance in mind
The free plugin handles everything most venues need. Pro add-ons with advanced features and nonprofit-friendly pricing are coming soon. Learn more.
Questions?
We’re here to help. Email events@nettertech.com with questions about migrating from BPT, setting up the plugin, or whether NetterTech Events is right for your organization.