Both Explara and Townscript have helped thousands of organizers host successful events.
But Event Hosts make more money with Explara vs. Townscript. Here’s a side-by-side look to help you choose what fits your goals best.
| Feature | Explara | Townscript |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Best For | Paid & professional events, multi-country organizers | Local Indian sports, marathons, and workshops |
| Payment Support | INR, USD & 100+ currencies | INR-focused, limited global currency options |
| Payment Gateways | Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, PayU, Copperx | Razorpay, PayU (mostly India-based) |
| Payment Processing Fee | 1% Platform Fee - Integrate your Razorpay & PayU + Stripe & Paypal | 4% Fee |
| Event Scale | From small meetups to 10,000+ attendee events | Best for small to mid-size Indian events |
| Ticket Flexibility | Unlimited ticket types, discounts, currencies | Fixed ticket tiers, limited customization |
| Branding & Data Ownership | White-label, organizer-centric pages | Townscript-branded event pages |
| Post-Event Engagement | ExplaraX integration (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord) | Basic attendee list export, no community tools |
| Event-Day Tools | Built-in check-in, scanning, walk-in registration | Mobile app check-in available |
| Pricing Transparency | Pay-as-you-grow, no hidden fees | Commission-based structure |
| Global Reach | Worldwide | Primarily India-focused |
Explara is more than a ticketing system — it’s a complete event and community platform.
Multi-Currency, Multi-Gateway Flexibility
Sell tickets globally and receive payouts securely in your preferred currency.
All Event Types, One Platform
From marathons to tech conferences, Explara adapts to any format — online, offline, or hybrid.
Your Brand, Not Ours
Your attendees see your name, your visuals, and your links — not a third-party identity.
End-to-End Workflow
Ticketing, check-in, analytics, and community follow-up — all integrated.
Built for Growth
Move from one-time events to long-term communities using ExplaraX, turning attendees into engaged members.
Highest ROI
Just 1% platform fee per transaction as you integrate your Razorpay / PayU gateway vs. 4% by Townscript means, you make more money from your ticket sales with Explara!
Townscript has been a popular choice for Indian sports events, marathons, and local workshops
| Category | Explara Advantage | Townscript Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Support | INR + Global currency + Stripe/PayPal | INR + Global currency |
| Customization | Full brand control, white-label | Platform-branded |
| Post-Event Continuity | Build WhatsApp/Telegram groups | Ends at ticketing |
| Global Reach | 135+ payout countries | Primarily India |
| Scalability | Handles any event size | Optimized for small to mid-size events |
| Transparency | Simple pricing, no commissions | Fee per transaction |