Eventbrite Fees vs Zeffy: What UK Charities Actually Pay
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Zeffy VS Eventbrite
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Eventbrite charges around 6.95% + 59p per paid ticket. That's money taken straight out of your cause. Zeffy's event ticketing is 100% free — no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever.
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Eventbrite handles paid ticketing, but it isn't built for charity donations or Gift Aid — you'd need separate tools for donations, donor follow-up and thank-you emails. Zeffy combines ticketing, donations, Gift Aid and donor management in one place.
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Eventbrite reserves phone support for paid plans. Zeffy gives every charity free, unlimited support from fundraising experts who understand your world.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Eventbrite charge UK charities per ticket?
Eventbrite charges around 6.95% + 59p per paid ticket (a service fee plus 2.9% payment processing) — among the highest in the market. Free events are free. For a £50 paid ticket you'd pay roughly £4.06 to Eventbrite, but £0 with Zeffy.
Is Eventbrite free for charities?
Only for free events. Paid tickets still carry the roughly 6.95% + 59p fee. Eventbrite's 50% charity discount applies to the optional Pro plan (email and marketing, from £12/month) — it does not reduce the per-ticket fees. Zeffy is 100% free: no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever.
Does Eventbrite support Gift Aid and charity donations?
Not really. Eventbrite is a ticketing platform, not a charity-donation tool. It offers donation tickets but no Gift Aid, no dedicated donation forms and no donor management. Zeffy includes charity donation forms, Gift Aid and built-in donor management.
What donor management features does Zeffy offer that Eventbrite doesn't?
Zeffy includes built-in donor management with contact profiles, giving history and automated receipts. Eventbrite only tracks ticket buyers, not donors, and lacks relationship-management tools for ongoing supporter engagement.
Can I run multiple fundraising campaigns alongside my events?
Yes. Zeffy lets you run donation campaigns, raffles, auctions and peer-to-peer fundraising alongside your events. Eventbrite focuses solely on ticketing with basic donation tickets but no comprehensive fundraising tools.
Do attendees pay fees when buying tickets through Zeffy?
No, ticket buyers pay zero fees with Zeffy. Supporters have the option to leave a voluntary contribution. With Eventbrite, attendees pay the roughly 6.95% + 59p fee on paid tickets unless you absorb it.
Can I use Zeffy for free events?
Yes, Zeffy is completely free for all events, whether paid or free. You pay nothing for the platform, ticketing or payment processing. Eventbrite is also free for free events, but charges around 6.95% + 59p on every paid ticket.
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden costs?
Zeffy is truly 100% free with no hidden costs, monthly fees or setup charges. No platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever. Supporters can optionally leave a voluntary tip, but charities never pay anything.
How hard is it to switch from Eventbrite to Zeffy?
Switching to Zeffy is simple and fast. Zeffy offers free unlimited support with quick response times and regular webinars to help you get started, unlike Eventbrite which reserves phone support for paid plans.
Can Zeffy handle in-person ticket sales at events?
Yes, Zeffy offers a Tap to Pay app for in-person payments, making it easy to sell tickets on-site. Eventbrite supports online card and digital-wallet payments but no on-site payment collection.
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