Why Your Non-Profit Should Stop Paying Ticket Fees

Event ticketing fees are quietly bleeding non-profits dry. A $20 ticket often comes with $2-$3 in platform fees—multiply that across 200 attendees, and you've lost $400-$600 per event. For budget-conscious organisations, that's painful.

The Problem with Big Platforms

Platforms like Eventbrite and Ticketmaster charge steep fees. On Eventbrite, you’re looking at 3.5% + $1.59 per ticket, plus payment processing fees (around 3%) source. That’s almost 10% gone. And for what? A ticketing page most people won’t remember after they check out.

You might think, "But we need an online system—what’s the alternative?" Spoiler: you don’t have to pay those fees at all.

Zero Platform Fees Aren’t a Myth

CommunityTix offers zero platform fees. Yes, zero. The only cost is PayPal’s standard processing fee (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). For a $20 ticket, that’s $0.88 instead of $2-$3. Over time, that difference adds up. An organisation running 10 events per year with 200 attendees each could save over $4,000 annually. That’s money that could go toward your programs, not software.

What About Features?

You’re probably wondering if going fee-free means losing functionality. It doesn’t. CommunityTix includes everything you need:

• Flexible pricing models: Fixed, “Pay What You Can” (PWYC), or even donations.
• Branded subdomain: Your event lives on your website, not some third-party platform.
• RSVP tracking: Manage attendance for free events without ticketing chaos.
• Member database: Forget spreadsheets—track attendees, members, and volunteers in one place.

It’s built for small non-profits, so it’s not bloated with features you’ll never use.

What’s the Catch?

There isn’t one. CommunityTix is open-source, which means you own your data. There’s no vendor lock-in. And it’s simple to use—no IT team required.

But What If You Need On-Site Sales?

Good question. Not all events are online, especially for cultural associations and community centres. CommunityTix covers that too. You can track cash collections and card-at-door sales in the same dashboard. No extra tools.

The Bottom Line

Stop donating a chunk of your event revenue to ticketing platforms. Non-profits are stretched thin enough as it is. With zero platform fees, CommunityTix is an affordable, practical alternative that lets you keep 100% of your earnings. It’s one less expense to worry about, and one more way to focus on your mission.

Ready to ditch ticketing fees? Learn more here.