TryBooking Reviews 120

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 53 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional customer service, highlighting the team's helpfulness, quick responses, and willingness to go above and beyond. Many people found the platform easy to use for setting up events and appreciated the flexibility and intuitive design, making their overall user experience very positive. However, some people were dissatisfied with the booking process and the website's performance, particularly during high-demand events. They reported frequent site crashes, error messages, and issues with online payments, leading to frustration and an inability to complete ticket purchases.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product on offer! So many features — and yet, as a busy working mum who volunteers at the PTA with zero time or brain space to learn new techy stuff, here I am! After just four phone calls and s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy to set up my first event and AMAZING customer service from Helen, she answered my queries so quickly and explained how to make changes and brand the event page, which really made it. W... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've used TryBooking for a number of years now for all of our events and we've never had any issues. We expanded our use of the platform this year by utilising the Box Office feature and it helped wi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am astounded that not everyone who does gigs is not using this platform. Really low commission rates (it's hard getting bums on seats, who wants to lose a chunk of revenue?) and absolutely sterli... See more

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TryBooking is an events ticketing, bookings and registrations platform. We offer a powerful ticketing solution with a suite of features including customisable events, different ticket types, interactive seating plans, sales/marketing reports, barcode scanning and more. We have the lowest fees in the industry and outstanding customer support.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with the customer…

Very disappointed with the customer service I have received. I have used this platform before without issues but their newfound unwillingness to release funds and painfully slow customer service makes me wish I had chosen another platform. Do not recommend for event organisers.

March 9, 2021
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Rose, thanks for reaching out. We have checked our system and haven't been able to locate and pending transfer requests linked to the name Rose. Would you be able to give me a call on 03 9012 3460 so that we can look into what has taken place for you.
Justine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy ticket booking

I completely forgot to register for a zoom webinar my employer wanted me to attend and when I was reminded I realised it was about to start in 10 minutes. I quickly booked online through trybooking with my phone and received an e-ticket and an email with the link to join the webinar straight away.

I decided to write this review because I have purchased tickets on other sites from my phone as well and it's usually very difficult. In the case of trybooking I found it to be the best user experience

January 21, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive customer service and system

Great customer service and really impressed by how comprehensive the system is. Whether running small fundraising events or larger more formal gatherings i've found Trybooking to cater to all my needs. What has really impressed me is the ability to speak with their kind staff on the phone and seek help in real time from friendly, ticketing minded people. Would recommend Trybooking to anyone looking from reasonable pricing for great service!

November 2, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

my wife and I booked and paid for…

my wife and I booked and paid for tickets, then couldnt join the event. Advice as to how to join the event is non-existent. We had the ticket but it didnt work. Absolutely frustrating.

September 22, 2020
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Peter,
We are sorry to hear that you had this experience. Please note that TryBooking is simply a software for event organisers. It is their responsibility to ensure that their customers receive their tickets and or zoom link before the event takes place. It might be worth reaching out to the event organiser of that event. Please feel free to give us a call or email and we can help you locate the event organiser and pass your feedback along.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After reading the other reviews on this…

After reading the other reviews on this site, I had reservations about proceeding with TryBooking. But after making contact with their support team to get some clarification, I was immediately put at ease.
They laid out very clearly what was information they required to assist with providing access to the funds prior to my event date. It was all very reasonable and gave the impression they cared about my customers.
Will 100% be using TryBooking for my next event!

September 7, 2020
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Claire,
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review. We're glad to hear that our friendly Client Success team could help you and put your mind at ease. We want to see you get the most out of our system and offer a simple process for your customers. We look forward to your next event with us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very frustrating - never again

Very bad. I thought it would have been easier to create an event on TryBooking rather than my website. it was a big mistake.
I wish I had read the reviews before. I spent the past hour trying to delete my event and get the hell out of this frustrating website. I do not recommend it.

August 20, 2020
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Reply from TryBooking

We have worked very hard to ensure that our system is very user friendly. Creating an event with TryBooking takes only a matter of minutes and is a breeze. To maintain the integrity of any data collected on an event and for audit purposes, events can closed or archived but not deleted. To close and archive event please see https://learn.trybooking.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002854374-Deleting-closing-and-archiving-events
We also have our local Client Success team that is only ever a call or email away should you require further assistance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

excessive fees being charged for one…

excessive fees being charged for one simple transaction such as soccer club fees. 2.5% is ridiculous

January 20, 2020
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Reply from TryBooking

At 2.5% we are the most affordable ticketing platform. Please note that event organisers have the choice to pay the 2.5% processing fee or to pass it onto their customers. This is also stated when purchasing tickets. It was the choice of the soccer Club to pass on the 2.5%.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Honestly not worth the hassle

Honestly not worth the hassle. We organised a small event and wanted to withdraw our own money and they wouldn't let us. They said what if the event gets cancelled. They didn't have good enough reason to stop the transaction but they surely delayed it to cause some pain. Never again using this portal. They have very bad customer service, no reasoning with them.

December 30, 2019
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Reply from TryBooking

If you request the release of all or part of the Funds (including initial and subsequent requests for access to Event Funds) before completion of the relevant event or activity, we may accept or reject each such request in our absolute discretion. Which is stated in our Event organiser terms and conditions. For further information please see: https://www.trybooking.com/info/event-organiser-terms-and-conditions

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic system

Fantastic system! straight forward and easy to use.
Extremely versatile in use. Not only can I sell tickets to events, but I can also manage our memberships and set up dedicated fundraising pages for our causes.
They have both online support as well as a number to call should you need further clarification. The support I've received has always been outstanding!

November 18, 2019
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Andrew,
We're glad to hear that you found the system straight forward and use to use! Our Client Sucess team are always at the ready to help our event organisers, and the bonus is they're only ever a call or email away.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trybooking is soooooo slow

Trybooking claims to be quick and easy but is plagued by excruciatingly slow transitions between screens, timeouts and counter-intuitive feel during the event creation process.
I have spent at least 3 hours setting up the last 3 events I organised, and they were very straight forward.
I was so frustrated that I tried another provider and was able to complete the enter event setup in under 15 minutes including registration time.
They obviously have poor infrastructure and theirs servers cannot cope with demand (or it is poorly coded).
Avoid Trybooking if you are time poor or impatient.

November 16, 2019
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Reply from TryBooking

Creating an event with TryBooking takes only a matter of minutes. We have since updated our create an event page to make this process more streamlined and simple. Please see here on how to create an event: https://learn.trybooking.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001266533-How-to-create-an-event

We also have our local Client Success team that is only ever a call or email away should you require further assistance.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Customer service in my professional…

Customer service in my professional opinion is 95% communication. TryBooking do NOT consider communication important enough to put as a default, you have to know to select it (too bad if you are new to the system and don't know). Due to this lack of communication from TryBooking, I was not made aware of any bookings, or what I needed to do in regards to my event, according to them this is all my fault. This ended up with 2 annoyed customers, whom I had to fully refund, despite TryBooking refusing to refund me. They show little care and are willing to gamble their own clients reputations. Communication should be the default with the option to select not having it, not the other way around. Gambling people's reputations is a horrible thing for any business to do, TryBookings seem happy to do this in my experience and gave me all the excuses to shift blame. Despite this disgusting lack of customer service, I am giving them a second chance. Will I be disappointed again? Will my next review be positive? Time will tell...

August 7, 2019
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Reply from TryBooking

We have worked very hard to create an extensive Learning Centre and a FAQ section on our website to ensure that all the information is all there. Please see here for our Learning Centre: https://learn.trybooking.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000128033-Learning-Centre

Along with enabling the booking notification: https://learn.trybooking.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003931814-Booking-notifications

As the event organiser, it's important to process all refunds via TryBooking so that there is a clear audit trail on the payment and refunds being issued. The processing fee is also reversed so that the customer receives the full value of the ticket and you're not out of pocket for the transaction. By not refunding you it ensured that both customers were in fact refunded for their purchase.

For more information on refunds please see our Event Organiser Terms and Conditions: https://www.trybooking.com/info/event-organiser-terms-and-conditions

We also have our local Client Success team that is only ever a call or email away should you require further assistance. When in doubt, please give us a call. We hope that your next experience with us is a pleasant one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and Easy Set Up + Excellent Support!

I've just set up my 1st event with try booking and it was really simple AND when I got stuck in a few spots I got excellent email and phone support that quickly cleared my roadblocks.

I haven't had any bookings yet or collected any money so it's still very early days but my wife has used this platform to run her events several times and has had a good experience.

I check out most of the players in this space last week before deciding and try booking had the best overall offer for my needs

May 27, 2019
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Pete,
We're glad to hear that the setup process was simple! Our Client Sucess team are always at the ready to help our event organisers work through any potential roadblocks and offer workarounds. Thank you for your kind words.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just be careful with these guys

After months of horrible customer service, endless promises to call (they never did) i feel i have to warn people as i have lost $400 for an event that never took place.

So I tried to get a refund on a comedy workshop that got cancelled and sent over 20 emails to them, called them multiple times but to no avail. Their only concern was redirecting everything to my bank and saying they didn't know where the money was and it wasn't their responsibility (obviously my bank said the opposite).

If you’re afraid your event might be cancelled, don’t book with these guys as they will do anything to not provide refunds. Just stay away from them, I hope Eventbrite is better (And one would imagine so).

October 29, 2018
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Reply from TryBooking

As the event organiser if your event doesn't go ahead it is your responsibility to issue your customers refunds. It is important to process all refunds via TryBooking so that there is a clear audit trail on the payment and refunds being issued. The processing fee is also reversed so that the customer receives the full value of the ticket and you're not out of pocket for the transaction. By not refunding you it ensured that both customers were in fact refunded for their purchase. Any revenue made from an event goes back to the customers when refunded. In no way is the event organiser out of pocket.

This is stated in our Event organiser terms and conditions. For further information please see: https://www.trybooking.com/info/event-organiser-terms-and-conditions

Our local Client Success team that is only ever a call or email away should you require further assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome platform

Awesome platform, so easy to use. These guys cater perfectly for our company level events - saved me loads of time organising our staff. Would highly recommend!

March 15, 2018
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Matt,
Thank you for your kind words. That's what we like to hear, glad we could make your life that little bit easier!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Okay for small workshops, never for large events

We have used Trybooking for 4 years for several of our events. As we started with one event they weren't too bad, but Increasingly as our events have now grown to 4 national annual conferences, it has become more and more difficult to withdraw our money from our account. They hold onto thousands of dollars yet they are not governed by any of the protective consumer legislation that banks are. If they decide to hold onto our money and not release it there is precious little we can do. They assure me that they do not hold onto the money for playing on the stockmarket or receiving interest on our funds.

They have added immense amounts of stress at times when we are 2 weeks out to a major event with venue, catering, AV and many other invoices needing to be finalised and we have to beg and harass and ring and constantly harangue them and jump through hoops to get our money out.

Whilst they are cheaper than some platforms, it is seriously not worth the stress. I don't believe Trybooking at all understand the trials and challenges of conference organisers.

For someone organising a small school play or community event, or smal workshop Trybooking is quite adequate. However, I would never recommend Trybooking to any large event or conference, it is seriously not worth the stress.

The plus side is that they do have a couple of lovely staff on the customer service desk who are as helpful as can be, but beyond that their level of service within management is extremely challenging.

The set up for Trybooking is also quite complex and confusing to use.. very complicated to set up.

March 5, 2018
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Reply from TryBooking

If you request the release of all or part of the Funds (including initial and subsequent requests for access to Event Funds) before completion of the relevant event or activity, we may accept or reject each such request in our absolute discretion. Our accounts team try to work as best as they can with our event organisers and understand that sometimes payments need to be made prior to the event. If you wish to transfer funds before your event takes place invoices and proof of purchases are required by our accounts team.

This is stated in our Event organiser terms and conditions. For further information please see: https://www.trybooking.com/info/event-organiser-terms-and-conditions

We have several large conferences around the country that use TryBooking. Our friendly Client Success team is happy to help event organiser work through their event setups no matter the size.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On line ticketing handled very smoothly …

On line ticketing handled very smoothly for our Songs of Simon and Garfunkel evening. Very friendly and helpful team.

April 13, 2017
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Colin,
Thank you for your kind words. Glad to hear your experience with us was a positive one. Our team is always here and eager to help.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Why would you do it any other way!

Thank you Trybooking. Our concert went off without a problem. Having the ability to use a seating plan meant our parents didn't need to line up and best of all we were able to sit back and just watch it fill up. 1000 seats gone in under 10 mins, just amazing. Thank you and I will be back again next concert.

Jennifer Green

December 15, 2016
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Reply from TryBooking

Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for your kind words. Glad to hear your experience with us was a positive one. Looking forward to seeing you for your next event with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great system, easy to use, local phone support too

Great system, easy to use, local phone support too.
Lots of features means you can customise the process.

December 15, 2016
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Reply from TryBooking

Thank you for your kind words, Brian. Our team is dedicated to delivering the very best for our event organisers. Always nice knowing that you will reach someone from our local Client Sucess team.

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