Is 10% of Your Ticket Sales Too Much to Lose?

If you're a small non-profit or community group, every dollar counts. Yet, platforms like Eventbrite or Ticketmaster take 5-10% from every ticket sale. For a $20 ticket, that’s up to $2 gone—straight to them. Multiply that by 100 attendees, and you've just lost $200. Could your organisation put that money to better use? Probably.

Now, you might think, "Well, they provide the tools, so I guess it’s fair." But is it? What if there’s a way to keep 100% of your ticket revenue?

The 0% Platform Fee Model

This is where CommunityTix comes in. Unlike traditional ticketing platforms, CommunityTix charges zero platform fees. You read that right—zero. The only costs you’ll pay are standard PayPal processing fees (usually 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). That’s unavoidable no matter what platform you use, but at least CommunityTix doesn’t add to the bill.

Here’s a real example:

  • Eventbrite example: $20 ticket, 100 attendees = $2,000 revenue. Eventbrite takes about 7% (average of 5% + 2% payment processing). That’s $140 gone.
  • CommunityTix example: $20 ticket, 100 attendees = $2,000 revenue. PayPal takes 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket. Total fees: $87.
  • Your savings: $140 - $87 = $53 saved per event.

Run 10 events a year? That’s $530 back in your pocket. Enough for supplies, marketing, or even catering at your next fundraiser.

Why Zero Fees Matter for Non-Profits

Non-profits don’t have the luxury of large margins. Many rely on ticket sales to fund everything from daily operations to community programs. Losing 5-10% might not feel like much at first, but it adds up fast.

And for pay-what-you-can (PWYC) events, these fees are even worse. If someone pays $5 for a ticket, a 10% fee takes $0.50. Doesn’t sound like much? Consider this: PWYC events often attract attendees who can’t afford more. Losing even 50 cents per ticket undermines the whole point of keeping things accessible.

CommunityTix supports PWYC pricing with zero platform fees, making it possible to run equity-focused events without worrying about hidden costs. You can set up to three suggested price points or let attendees pay a custom amount. Flexible and fair.

But What About the Tools?

You might be thinking, "Okay, zero fees sound great, but what about features?" Don’t worry—CommunityTix isn’t cutting corners. It replaces spreadsheets, email chains, and paper clipboards with a centralised event calendar, automated RSVP tracking, and all the basics you need to run a professional event. Plus, every organisation gets its own branded subdomain, so you can ditch the generic look of other platforms.

Need to track cash payments for in-person events? There’s a built-in feature for that too. Unlike many digital-only platforms, CommunityTix supports hybrid payment models, so you don’t lose visibility on your revenue.

Why Transparency Matters

One of the biggest issues with big-name platforms is lack of control. They own your data, set the rules, and take a cut of your hard-earned money. CommunityTix flips the script. It’s open-source, meaning you own your data. No vendor lock-in, no surprise fees. Just tools built for organisations like yours.

How to Get Started

Think this sounds like a fit for your organisation? It’s free to try. No credit card required, no strings attached. Head over to CommunityTix and start saving money on your next event.

Let’s keep your event revenue where it belongs: with your community.