Tired of Losing Money to Ticketing Fees?
If you’re running a non-profit or a small community group, every dollar matters. But here’s the problem: ticketing platforms like Eventbrite or Ticketmaster are eating into your revenue. They charge 5-10% per ticket in platform fees, on top of payment processing costs. For a $20 ticket, you’re left with $18 (or less). Doesn’t sound like much? Multiply that by 500 attendees, and you’ve just lost $1,000 — money that could’ve gone toward your actual mission.
That’s why we need to talk about zero platform fee ticketing.
Event Ticketing Without Fees: What’s the Catch?
You might be thinking, "No platform fees? That sounds too good to be true." But it’s not. Platforms like CommunityTix actually let you keep 100% of your ticket revenue. The only fees you’ll pay are PayPal’s standard processing costs (around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction in the U.S.).
How’s that possible? CommunityTix is open-source and built specifically for non-profits, cultural associations, and community groups. It’s not trying to squeeze revenue from your ticket sales — its goal is to give smaller organizations the tools they need without breaking the bank. Ideal, right?
Real Example: How One Community Group Saved Thousands
Let’s say you’re a local cultural association organizing an annual festival. You charge $15 per ticket, and 1,000 people attend. Here’s what happens on some of the popular platforms:
- Eventbrite: Charges 5.5% + $0.99 per ticket (plus payment processing). That’s $1,050 lost to fees.
- Ticketmaster: Takes around 8% in fees. That’s $1,200 gone.
- CommunityTix: Charges 0% platform fees. You only pay PayPal, which comes to about $450. That’s $600-$750 more in your pocket.
What could you do with that extra $600? Cover volunteer stipends? Print more flyers? Reduce ticket prices so more people can attend? The point is, you get to decide — not the platform.
Pay What You Can Pricing: Flexible, Inclusive, and Still Fee-Free
Here’s another thing traditional platforms don’t handle well: flexible pricing models. Many non-profits want to make events accessible by letting attendees pay what they can (PWYC). But most platforms assume ticket prices are fixed.
CommunityTix solves this with built-in PWYC support. You can set up to three suggested price points (e.g., $5, $10, $15), or let attendees enter their own amount. It’s perfect for equity-focused events where you want to balance accessibility with sustainability. And yes, it’s still 0% platform fees.
But What About Other Features?
You might be wondering, "Do I have to sacrifice features for affordability?" Not here. CommunityTix includes tools for:
- RSVP tracking: Know exactly how many people are coming.
- On-site payments: Record cash sales and card-at-door payments.
- Member management: Maintain a centralized database of attendees and volunteers.
- Branded websites: Get a professional-looking site for your events.
It’s all integrated. No jumping between spreadsheets, email threads, and third-party tools.
Ready to Stop Overpaying?
Non-profits often operate on razor-thin margins. Losing 5-10% of your revenue to ticketing fees isn’t just frustrating — it’s unsustainable. Platforms like CommunityTix give you the tools to manage events without those unnecessary costs.
If you’re still using Eventbrite or Ticketmaster, ask yourself this: How much are you really paying for convenience? And is it worth it?
Affordable event ticketing isn’t a pipe dream. It’s already here.
Learn more or start your free trial at CommunityTix.
