BubblyUrban vs Splash
A full breakdown of features, pricing, and use cases — so you can choose the right platform for your events.
BubblyUrban
RecommendedAI-powered event operations for curators and creators
Free to start. 2% + $0.99 per paid ticket. No monthly minimum.
- ✓Accessible pricing — free to start, no enterprise lock-in
- ✓AI Co-Host does what Splash's marketing automation requires a team to manage
- ✓Bubbly Studio design editor — no agency needed
- ✓Built for individual creators through growing event companies
Splash
Event marketing for enterprise brands
$1,000+/month for professional plans. Enterprise contracts required for full features.
- ⚠ Enterprise pricing — starts at $1,000+/month for full features
- ⚠ Overkill for independent organizers and small teams
- ⚠ No AI Co-Host
- ⚠ Complex onboarding and steep learning curve
Pricing verdict
BubblyUrban gives independent event professionals enterprise-level tools at a fraction of the cost.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side breakdown of what each platform includes.
| Feature | BubblyUrban | Splash |
|---|---|---|
| AI Event Co-Host | ✓ | ✕ |
| Design editor (invitations, flyers) | ✓ | Limited |
| Paid ticket sales | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline QR check-in | ✓ | Enterprise only |
| Email marketing automation | Via AI Co-Host | ✓ |
| CRM integration | Roadmap | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-event management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vendor marketplace | ✓ | ✕ |
| Affordable entry price | ✓ | ✕ |
| Group cash box / pooled funding | ✓ | ✕ |
Where BubblyUrban leads
Accessible pricing — free to start, no enterprise lock-in
AI Co-Host does what Splash's marketing automation requires a team to manage
Bubbly Studio design editor — no agency needed
Built for individual creators through growing event companies
Faster setup — publish your first event in minutes not weeks
Vendor marketplace built in
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Splash alternative for smaller event teams?
Yes — BubblyUrban was built for this exact gap. You get design tools, AI-powered event operations, ticketing, and analytics without Splash's enterprise price tag or complexity.
Can BubblyUrban handle events with 500+ attendees?
Yes. BubblyUrban scales from intimate 20-person dinners to 1,000+ person festivals. Our infrastructure is built on GCP Cloud Run for elastic scaling.
Does BubblyUrban integrate with CRM tools?
CRM integrations are on our roadmap. Currently, you can export guest lists as CSV and use our API for custom integrations.
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