Ranking Nonprofits
The best nonprofits ticketing platforms (2026): fees on 200 tickets at $25
The best nonprofits ticketing platforms in October 2026 are Auctria, RSVPify and Givebutter. Auctria is the pick for nonprofits and school groups running gala auctions with ticketed admission. We read the price of all 7 on their own sites.
7 ranked · each checked against its own site 27–30 October 2026
The short answer
Auctria ranks first. It has a free plan, and paid plans start at $375 a year.
RSVPify ranks second with a free plan, then $0.90 per ticket, and Givebutter third with a free plan, then $33.80 a month. Zeffy and RunSignup have free plans too.
7 ticketing platforms here have a free plan to try before you pay. The highest ranked are Auctria, RSVPify and Givebutter.
Pick by what you need
A free plan before you payAuctriaFree, then $375 a year
Business, nonprofit, school, and personal event teamsRSVPifyFree, then $0.90 per ticket
Nonprofits selling tickets to galas, auctions and community fundraisersGivebutterFree, then $33.80 a month
Registered nonprofits running galas, fundraisersZeffyFree
Race directors and nonprofits running 5Ks, ultrasRunSignupFree
All 7 picks at a glance
| # | Ticketing platform | Best for | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auctria | Nonprofits and school groups running gala auctions with ticketed admission | Free, then $375 a yearits pricing page |
| 2 | RSVPify | Business, nonprofit, school, and personal event teams | Free, then $0.90 per ticketits pricing page |
| 3 | Givebutter | Nonprofits selling tickets to galas, auctions and community fundraisers | Free, then $33.80 a monthits pricing page |
| 4 | Zeffy | Registered nonprofits running galas, fundraisers and member events on a zero budget | Freeits pricing page |
| 5 | RunSignup | Race directors and nonprofits running 5Ks, ultras and multi-event endurance races | Freeits pricing page |
| 6 |  Ticket Tailor | Independent event creators, venues and charities selling tickets from their own site | Free, then about $0.80 per ticketits pricing page |
| 7 |  Eventbrite | Organizers who want ticketing plus discovery on Eventbrite’s marketplace | Free, then $69 a monthits pricing page |
Checked between 27 October 2026 and 30 October 2026. “About” figures are converted at the European Central Bank rate of 30 October 2026.
7 ticketing platforms, ranked. How we rank
About this list
7 of 29 nonprofits ticketing platforms match “Fees on 200 tickets at $25”. Of the rest: 4 on some plans only, 0 no, 18 unknown.
How the nonprofits ticketing platforms matching “Fees on 200 tickets at $25” differ: 7 of 7 also match “Fees on 50 tickets at $25”, against 0 of 22 in the rest of the category.
The ranking
A free plan before you pay
Best fornonprofits and school groups running gala auctions with ticketed admission
Fees on 200 tickets at $25: Yes — $225 in fees on 200 tickets at $25 on Explorer, all paid by the organizer: each ticket costs the buyer $25 and the organizer keeps $4775.“No performance fees ... No -- the only fees are the annual license.”All plans include list; FAQ 'Are there any other hidden fees or commissions?' · checked 2026-10-28
- Price
- Free, then $375 a year · source
Business, nonprofit, school, and personal event teams
Best forBusiness, nonprofit, school, and personal event teams
Fees on 200 tickets at $25: Yes — $452.50 in fees on 200 tickets at $25 on Ticket sellers, all paid by the organizer: each ticket costs the buyer $25 and the organizer keeps $4547.50. The organizer can pass the fees on to buyers instead.“RSVPify charges 1.95% + $0.90 USD per ticket or registrant.”Article: Selling tickets with RSVPify: pricing and fees explained — pricing and fees section · checked 2026-10-30
- Price
- Free, then $0.90 per ticket · source
Nonprofits selling tickets to galas, auctions and community fundraisers
Best fornonprofits selling tickets to galas, auctions and community fundraisers
Fees on 200 tickets at $25: Yes — $180.23 in fees on 200 tickets at $25 on Free forever, all paid by buyers: each ticket costs the buyer $25.90 and the organizer keeps $5000.“0% platform fees across all campaign types when tips are enabled. If you disable tips, a flat 3% platform fee applies.”Pricing hero, Optional tips On column, Platform fees row · checked 2026-10-28
- Price
- Free, then $33.80 a month · source
Registered nonprofits running galas, fundraisers
Best forregistered nonprofits running galas, fundraisers and member events on a zero budget
Fees on 200 tickets at $25: Yes — On 200 tickets at $25 the organizer keeps the full $5,000: Zeffy charges no platform, ticket or card processing fee, and buyers pay only the ticket price plus any optional contribution they choose to add to Zeffy.“There is no platform fee, no transaction fee, no credit card processing fee and no subscription. Payouts to your bank account are free too.”What Is Zeffy?, opening section on pricing · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- Free · source
Race directors and nonprofits running 5Ks, ultras
Best forrace directors and nonprofits running 5Ks, ultras and multi-event endurance races
Fees on 200 tickets at $25: Yes — $400 in fees on 200 tickets at $25 on Processing Fees, all paid by the organizer: each ticket costs the buyer $25 and the organizer keeps $4600. The organizer can pass the fees on to buyers instead.“$0.01 – $249.99 | 6% + $1”Pricing Chart, Cart Total $0.01 - $249.99 row · checked 2026-10-28
- Price
- Free · source
Side by side
Every field, side by side
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| Feature | Auctria | RSVPify | Givebutter | Zeffy | RunSignup | Ticket Tailor | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Fundraising event and auction platform with admission tickets, bidding and an event website, sold as an annual license. | Registration, ticketing, guest management, seating, and QR-code check-in in one platform. | Free nonprofit fundraising platform with event ticketing, auctions and a built-in donor CRM. | Free fundraising platform for nonprofits with event ticketing, auctions and a built-in donor CRM. | Free endurance-event registration platform billed only through per-transaction processing fees. | Flat per-ticket fee ticketing paid into your own Stripe, PayPal or Square account. | Ticketing platform with a buyer-discovery marketplace and optional fee transfer. |
| Category | Nonprofit and fundraiser ticketing, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Nonprofits | Event pages with tickets, Event and conference registration, Free for organizers, Community events, Nonprofits, Lowest fees on 200 tickets | Nonprofit and fundraiser ticketing, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Free for organizers, Nonprofits | Nonprofit and fundraiser ticketing, Free for organizers, Nonprofits | Race and sports registration, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Free for organizers, Nonprofits, Sports and races | Ticketing platforms, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Free for organizers, Classes and workshops, Nonprofits, Theatres and performing arts | Ticketing platforms, Free for organizers, Theatres and performing arts, Nonprofits, Lowest fees on 200 tickets |
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Questions buyers ask
Which nonprofits ticketing platforms have a free plan?
All 7 have a free plan.
How current are these figures?
The prices were read 27–30 October 2026.
Sources and method
Every fee is read from the platform's own fee schedule.
Pricing pages 7 read
- Auctria auctria.com/pricing
- RSVPify rsvpify.com/pricing/selling-tickets
- Givebutter givebutter.com/pricing
- Zeffy support.zeffy.com/what-is-zeffy-t8qzy
- RunSignup info.runsignup.com/pricing
- Ticket Tailor tickettailor.com/en-us/pricing
- Eventbrite eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans
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