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Things To Do API alternatives

Local events in plain words: concerts, pop-ups, markets, classes, gallery nights. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 5 best free Events APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 5 in the directory.

For reference, Things To Do API: No API key needed · 100% uptime (30 days) · Callable from the browser (CORS).

  1. 1NeedATicket logo

    NeedATicket API

    Online · 1455 ms

    UK and US resale ticket prices from StubHub.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  2. 2FindLocal logo

    FindLocal API

    Online · 1254 ms

    Hyper-local US events: concerts, trivia, open mics, readings, storytimes.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  3. 3Ticketmaster logo

    Ticketmaster API

    Online · 2091 ms

    Search events, attractions, or venues.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
  4. 4Eventbrite logo

    Eventbrite API

    Online · 3919 ms

    Internal / public / partners API documentation, replacing Apiary.io.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    OAuthHTTPSCORS ?
  5. 5

    SeatGeek API

    Online · 2162 ms

    Search events, venues and performers.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?

Things To Do API vs alternatives

Things To Do API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
Things To Do logoThings To DoNoYesYes100%944 msNot rated
NeedATicket logoNeedATicketNoYesYes100%1455 msNot rated
FindLocal logoFindLocalRequiredYesYes100%1254 msNot rated
Ticketmaster logoTicketmasterRequiredYesUnknown100%2091 msNot rated
Eventbrite logoEventbriteOAuthYesUnknown100%3919 msNot rated
SeatGeekRequiredYesUnknown100%2162 msNot rated

See also: best Events APIs · all Events APIs

Things To Do API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the Things To Do API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the Things To Do API are NeedATicket API, FindLocal API and Ticketmaster API, all in the Events category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

How many Events APIs are similar to the Things To Do API?

The directory lists 5 other free Events APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.