Question 1

How much does Eventbrite charge per ticket?

Accepted Answer

Eventbrite's Flex plan charges 3.7% + $1.79 as a service fee, plus 2.9% + $0.30 for payment processing. On a $100 ticket, total fees are approximately $8.69.

Question 2

Is there a way to avoid Eventbrite fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes — flat monthly subscription platforms like Tixified charge a fixed monthly fee ($49–$199/mo) instead of per-ticket fees. Each plan includes a ticket volume allowance with overage options if you exceed it. For organizers selling more than ~150 tickets per year, this model typically costs less.

Question 3

What is Eventbrite's fee for free events?

Accepted Answer

Eventbrite does not charge service fees for free events. Fees only apply to paid ticket sales.

Question 4

How do Eventbrite fees compare to Tixified?

Accepted Answer

At 150 attendees × $97 ticket price, Eventbrite costs ~$1,100 in platform fees per event. Tixified charges a flat monthly subscription ($49–$199/mo depending on plan) with 0% platform processing fees — no per-ticket charges at all.

Question 5

Can I pass Eventbrite fees to attendees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Eventbrite allows organizers to absorb or pass fees to buyers. Tixified has no platform fees to pass on — only standard Stripe processing applies.

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