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Event Badges That Go Far Beyond Eventbrite's Basics

Eventbrite is great for ticketing and registration, but its badge printing feature offers limited customization. Online Badge Designer gives you a full drag-and-drop editor, custom fonts, dynamic data fields, and one-click bulk export.

Feature Comparison

Feature
Online Badge Designer
Eventbrite Badges
Drag-and-Drop Badge Editor
Full editor
Basic/Limited
Custom Font Upload
Dynamic Data Fields
Unlimited fields
Name & ticket type
CSV/Excel Import
Via Eventbrite only
Badge Design Templates
Extensive library
Limited options
Bulk PDF Export
Basic
Custom Badge Dimensions
QR Code / Barcode Support
Limited
Works with Any Registration Tool
Eventbrite only
Team Collaboration

Why Event Organizers Outgrow Eventbrite Badges

Eventbrite is one of the most popular event registration platforms in the world, and for good reason. It handles ticketing, attendee management, and event promotion exceptionally well. However, its built-in badge printing feature was designed as a convenience add-on rather than a professional design tool. You get basic templates with limited customization, restricted to attendee data already in Eventbrite, with minimal control over layout, typography, and branding.

For organizers who want their badges to match the quality and branding standards of their event, these limitations become frustrating. You cannot upload custom fonts to match your brand guidelines. You cannot freely position elements anywhere on the badge. You cannot pull in additional data fields beyond what Eventbrite captures. And if you are using a different registration platform or managing attendees across multiple sources, Eventbrite badges simply do not work.

Online Badge Designer bridges this gap. Export your attendee list from Eventbrite (or any other tool) as a CSV file, import it into Online Badge Designer, and gain full creative control over your badge layout. Add custom fonts, logos, QR codes, color-coded categories, and any data field you need. Design once, export all badges as a print-ready PDF, and have them printed anywhere you choose. It pairs perfectly with Eventbrite for registration while giving you the badge design capabilities that Eventbrite does not provide.

Eventbrite Badges vs Online Badge Designer: Common Questions

Can I still use Eventbrite for registration and Online Badge Designer for badges?
Absolutely. This is the most common workflow for our users. Handle your ticketing and registration through Eventbrite, export the attendee list as a CSV, and import it into Online Badge Designer for professional badge creation. The two tools complement each other perfectly.
What customization options does Online Badge Designer offer that Eventbrite does not?
Online Badge Designer provides a full drag-and-drop editor with custom font uploads, free element positioning, custom badge dimensions, unlimited dynamic data fields, image and logo placement, QR code generation, color-coded attendee categories, and the ability to design front and back badge faces.
Do I need to pay extra beyond my Eventbrite subscription?
Yes, Online Badge Designer is a separate tool with its own pricing. The Basic plan is $39 per month and the Pro plan is $69 per month. However, many organizers find the professional badge quality and time savings well worth the additional investment compared to working around Eventbrite's limitations.
Can I use Online Badge Designer with registration tools other than Eventbrite?
Yes. Online Badge Designer works with any registration platform that lets you export attendee data as CSV or Excel. This includes Eventbrite, Luma, Tito, Google Forms, Cvent, and many others. You can even combine attendee lists from multiple sources.
How does the badge export work compared to Eventbrite?
Online Badge Designer generates a single, optimized PDF with all badges laid out for your specific paper and badge holder size. You control the dimensions, margins, and layout to match your exact printing setup, which gives you far more flexibility than Eventbrite's standard badge output.

Upgrade Your Event Badges Beyond Eventbrite

Keep using Eventbrite for what it does best. Add Online Badge Designer for the professional badge design capabilities your events deserve.