Eventbrite VS Ticket Tailor
Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor help you sell event tickets, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising revenue. Zeffy gives you event ticketing plus donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar from ticket sales stays with your mission.
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Eventbrite VS Ticket Tailor
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Why choose Zeffy over Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor if you're a nonprofit
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Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor charge fees on every ticket sold, but Zeffy keeps 100% of your fundraising proceeds
Eventbrite takes 3.7% + $1.59 per ticket and Ticket Tailor charges 2.9% + $0.30. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or community event raises more money for your mission.
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Ticketing platforms like Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor focus on events, while Zeffy builds lasting donor relationships
Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor end the relationship after your event. Zeffy helps you follow up with attendees, track donor engagement, and turn event supporters into recurring donors.
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Unlike Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor, Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools beyond just selling tickets
Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor only handle ticketing. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, donation pages, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform designed specifically for nonprofits.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Eventbrite for event ticketing?
Zeffy charges zero fees on ticket sales, while Eventbrite takes 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket plus processing fees. For a $50 ticket, you keep the full amount with Zeffy versus losing $4+ to Eventbrite. Plus, Zeffy includes donor management and fundraising tools that Eventbrite lacks.
How does Zeffy compare to Ticket Tailor for nonprofit events?
While Ticket Tailor offers 50% off their 2.9% + $0.30 fees for charities, you still pay 1.45% per ticket. Zeffy charges nothing. Beyond savings, Zeffy provides integrated donation tools, donor management, and peer-to-peer fundraising that Ticket Tailor doesn't offer.
Can Zeffy handle both ticketing and donations unlike other platforms?
Yes, Zeffy combines event ticketing with full fundraising capabilities in one platform. Unlike Eventbrite or Ticket Tailor, you can sell tickets, accept donations, run auctions, and manage donors all in one place. No need for multiple platforms or losing supporter data between systems.
Why do nonprofits choose Zeffy over ticketing platforms like Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor?
Zeffy charges zero fees on ticket sales while Eventbrite takes 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket and Ticket Tailor charges 2.9% + $0.30. Beyond savings, Zeffy includes donor management, peer-to-peer fundraising, and auction tools that ticketing platforms don't offer.
How does Zeffy save nonprofits more money than other ticketing platforms?
With Zeffy, you keep 100% of ticket revenue. Eventbrite costs $5+ per $50 ticket, and Ticket Tailor charges $1.75+ even with their charity discount. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform instead.
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No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
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Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
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From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
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Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
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