This Eventbrite fee calculator shows exactly how much you’re losing per year. Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket (plus payment processing). On 5,000 tickets at $50 each, that’s over $8,700 per year — gone. Enter your numbers below to see your exact annual loss, then compare it to a flat-fee WordPress alternative.
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Why the Gap Is So Big
Eventbrite’s pricing adds up fast because it charges per ticket, not per event. A venue running 20 shows a year feels this every single month.
| Tickets Sold | Avg Price | Eventbrite Total | Live Event Seating | You Keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $25 | $1,020 | $194.99 | $825 |
| 5,000 | $50 | $10,442 | $194.99 | $10,247 |
| 10,000 | $75 | $31,832 | $194.99 | $31,637 |
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Numbers include Eventbrite’s 3.7% + $1.79 fee and standard payment processing.
What You Get for a Flat $194.99/Year
- ✅ 0% commission — keep every dollar of ticket revenue
- ✅ Full WooCommerce integration (use your own Stripe/PayPal)
- ✅ Drag-and-drop seat map builder
- ✅ Waitlist, seat transfers, group bookings
- ✅ QR check-in scanner
- ✅ Accessibility & ADA seat marking
- ✅ Unlimited events, unlimited tickets
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. On 5,000 tickets at $50, Eventbrite takes over $10,400 between its platform fee and payment processing. A flat-fee plugin costs $194.99.
Yes. Live Event Seating runs through WooCommerce, so you connect Stripe, PayPal, or any WooCommerce gateway. You keep 100% of ticket revenue minus standard processing (~2.9%).
No. Run future events on Live Event Seating while keeping past events on Eventbrite. There’s no lock-in.
Yes — Live Event Seating Lite is free on WordPress.org. Upgrade to Pro ($194.99/year) when you need waitlist, seat transfers, or the check-in scanner.
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