Ticket Fees Are Bleeding Small Organizations Dry

Let’s talk numbers. You sell 200 tickets to a fundraiser at $20 each. That’s $4,000 in revenue, right? Not if you’re using Eventbrite or Ticketmaster. Eventbrite takes up to 10% in fees. Now you’re left with $3,600 — and that’s before payment processing fees. For small non-profits, that $400 could’ve been the difference between breaking even and walking away with funds to support next year’s programs.

This isn’t just a hypothetical. Many of us have been there. You spend months organizing an event, only to watch a chunk of your hard-earned ticket revenue vanish into platform fees. Frustrating, isn’t it?

Why Zero Platform Fees Matter

Here’s the thing: small organizations don’t have the luxury of losing 10% per ticket. That’s why we built CommunityTix with zero platform fees. You keep 100% of your ticket revenue. The only cost is PayPal’s standard processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction in most regions).

Let’s redo that earlier example. With CommunityTix, your $4,000 in ticket sales stays $4,000 (minus the unavoidable PayPal fees). Compare that to Eventbrite’s $400 cut. Over five events in a year, you could save $2,000 or more.

Skeptical? You’re Not Alone

You might be thinking, "Sure, but what’s the catch?" There isn’t one. CommunityTix is open-source software, which means transparency is baked in. No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Plus, because it’s open-source, you own your data. No vendor lock-in. No wondering what happens to your attendee lists if you decide to switch platforms.

Real-World Example: A Cultural Association’s Success

One of our users, a small cultural association with about 150 members, used to rely on Eventbrite for their fundraising galas. Their typical event brought in $3,000 in ticket revenue, but they’d lose around $300 to platform fees every time. After switching to CommunityTix, they saved $1,200 across four events in a single year. That money went straight back into their programming — organizing language workshops and cultural festivals for their community.

Why Aren’t More Platforms Doing This?

Platforms like Eventbrite and Ticketmaster make their money off those fees. It’s their entire business model. They’re not built for non-profits or community groups that need affordable solutions. That’s why CommunityTix exists — to fill this gap.

The Bottom Line

If you’re running events for a small organization, you need every dollar to count. Stop giving away 10% of your ticket sales. With CommunityTix, you don’t have to. Give it a try, and see how much more your community can do with the money you save.

Want to see for yourself? Start your free trial today. No credit card. No hidden catches.