Simple, affordable event management built for non-profits. Free for small events, transparent pricing as you grow. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.
Other platforms charge you a percentage of every ticket sold. We don't.
On a $25 ticket, Eventbrite takes ~$2.72. We take $0.25 on Starter. Pro plans pay zero platform fees.
Custom colors, your logo, your domain. Attendees see your organization, not another platform logo.
English, French, and Spanish from day one. US, Canada, and Mexico venue support. Timezone-aware scheduling.
| Platform | Pricing | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Eventbrite | 3.7% + $1.79/ticket | Fees are high and visible to buyers. $20 ticket costs attendee $22.53. |
| Luma | Free <50, then $39/mo + 3% | No middle tier. 3% platform fee stacks on Stripe's 2.9%. |
| Meetup | $98–$198/yr | You pay even for free events. No payment processing. Feels outdated. |
| Tito | $0.99 + 5%/ticket | Percentage gets expensive fast. $50 ticket = $3.49 to Tito. |
| CompleteEvent | Free – $39/mo, 0–1% | No catch. Flat pricing. 14-day free trial. Cancel anytime. |
Beautiful, branded public pages for each event with all the details your attendees need.
Simple registration forms with capacity management, duplicate detection, and confirmation emails.
Branded confirmation emails, event reminders the day before, and cancellation notices.
Custom colors, logo upload, and branded attendee experience. Your org, your look.
English, French, and Spanish built in. Attendees see your event in their language.
Free and paid ticket types with per-tier capacity limits and pricing.
Stripe integration for paid tickets. Funds go directly to your Stripe account.
Scan attendee QR codes at the door. Real-time attendance tracking.
Multi-track agendas with session sign-ups. Attendees build their own schedule.
Generate and print name badges with QR codes. Customizable layouts on Pro.
Text message reminders and updates for attendees. Available on Pro.
Native app for attendees to view schedules, receive push notifications, and check in.
No per-ticket service fees that surprise your attendees. Flat monthly pricing so you always know what you're paying.
Perfect for small workshops and meetups.
or $144/yr ($12/mo)
For organizations running regular events.
14-day free trial, no credit card required
or $396/yr ($33/mo)
For high-volume events and power users.
14-day free trial, no credit card required
Our 1% platform fee on Starter is passed to the organizer, not the attendee. Attendees pay exactly the ticket price.
| Ticket price | CompleteEvent fee (Starter) | Stripe processing | Attendee pays | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.10 | $0.59 | $10 | $9.31 |
| $25 | $0.25 | $1.03 | $25 | $23.72 |
| $50 | $0.50 | $1.75 | $50 | $47.75 |
| $100 | $1.00 | $3.20 | $100 | $95.80 |
Pro plan: $0 platform fee. You only pay Stripe's standard processing (2.9% + 30¢).
| Feature | Free | Starter | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendees per event | 25 | 100 | 250 |
| Active events | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Org admins | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Event pages & branding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Registration & confirmations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reminder emails | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stripe payments | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform fee on tickets | — | 1% | 0% |
| QR code check-in | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Session scheduling | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Badge printing | — | Basic | Custom layouts |
| SMS notifications | — | — | ✓ |
| Custom domain | — | — | Coming soon |
| Priority support | — | — | ✓ |
Our business model is built on monthly subscriptions, not per-ticket fees. Payment processing through Stripe is a convenience feature, not our revenue engine. Organizations may use any payment method and upload attendee lists directly.
The 1% platform fee on Starter plans is absorbed by the organizer. Attendees always pay exactly the listed ticket price. No service fees, no processing fees shown at checkout.
An org selling 100 tickets at $30 generates $3,000 in revenue. On Starter, they'd pay $30 in platform fees. The Pro plan at $39/mo eliminates that entirely. One event per month at this scale and Pro is already cheaper.
14-day free trial on Starter and Pro. No credit card required. If you don't upgrade, you keep all your data and drop down to the Free plan features.
Free Starter plan for verified .edu email organizers. Small events, limited budgets — we get it.
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