Ranking Nonprofits
The 6 best nonprofits ticketing platforms (2026): refunds and transfers by buyers
The best nonprofits ticketing platforms in October 2026 are ThunderTix, Universe and Eventleaf. ThunderTix is the pick for theatres and music venues that want seated ticketing without buyer fees. We read the price of all 6 on their own sites.
6 ranked · each checked against its own site 27–28 October 2026
The short answer
ThunderTix ranks first. It starts at $20 a month.
Universe ranks second from $0.79 per ticket, and Eventleaf third with a free plan, then $500 a year. Humanitix has a free plan too.
3 ticketing platforms here have a free plan to try before you pay. The highest ranked are Eventleaf, Humanitix and RunSignup.
Pick by what you need
The lowest monthly price we foundThunderTixFrom $20 a month
Ranked secondUniverseFrom $0.79 per ticket
A free plan before you payEventleafFree, then $500 a year
Enterprise and association teams running in-person, virtualCventOn quote
Charities, schools and community organizersHumanitixFree, then $1.29 per paid ticket
All 6 picks at a glance
| # | Ticketing platform | Best for | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThunderTix | Theatres and music venues that want seated ticketing without buyer fees | From $20 a monthits pricing page |
| 2 | Universe | Independent organizers and attractions selling general admission or timed-entry tickets | From $0.79 per ticketits pricing page |
| 3 | Eventleaf | Conferences and trade shows that need badge printing and on-site check-in | Free, then $500 a yearits pricing page |
| 4 | Cvent | Enterprise and association teams running in-person, virtual and hybrid event programs | On quoteits pricing page |
| 5 | Humanitix | Charities, schools and community organizers who want every feature without a subscription | Free, then $1.29 per paid ticketits pricing page |
| 6 |  RunSignup | Race directors and nonprofits running 5Ks, ultras and multi-event endurance races | Freeits pricing page |
Checked between 27 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.
6 ticketing platforms, ranked. How we rank
About this list
6 of 29 nonprofits ticketing platforms match “Refunds and transfers by buyers”. Of the rest: 15 on some plans only, 4 no, 4 unknown.
How the nonprofits ticketing platforms matching “Refunds and transfers by buyers” differ: 6 of 6 also match “Waitlist”, against 5 of 23 in the rest of the category.
The ranking
The lowest monthly price we found
Best fortheatres and music venues that want seated ticketing without buyer fees
Refunds and transfers by buyers: Yes — Buyers can swap their own date or seats from a link in the confirmation email, submit refund requests themselves and convert a ticket to a donation, all inside rules the venue sets; passing a ticket to a named friend is not described.“Customer automation tools let patrons exchange tickets, pay invoices for season packages or group reservations, and submit refund requests on their own”"Self-service automation" panel · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- From $20 a month · source
Best forindependent organizers and attractions selling general admission or timed-entry tickets
Refunds and transfers by buyers: Yes — Buyers can move their order to another date and time themselves within rules the organizer sets, and ticket transfers are included on every plan.“Let buyers change date and time of their order without contacting support, based on rules you set.”'Keep buyers happy. Spend less time doing it.' section · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- From $0.79 per ticket · source
A free plan before you pay
Best forconferences and trade shows that need badge printing and on-site check-in
Refunds and transfers by buyers: Yes — Attendees can modify or cancel their own registration and get an automatic refund up to a date you set, with a refund percentage or refund fee you choose; ticket transfer to a friend is not described.“Allow attendees to cancel their registration and receive an automatic refund, if applicable, until”Step 4, Update, Cancellation and Refund Policies settings · checked 2026-10-28
- Price
- Free, then $500 a year · source
Enterprise and association teams running in-person, virtual
Best forenterprise and association teams running in-person, virtual and hybrid event programs
Refunds and transfers by buyers: Yes — A Cancel Registration widget can be published on the confirmation page with a deadline date, and registrants can log in with their confirmation number to change their own answers; passing a place to someone else is not described.“in the Registration Actions section, drag and drop the "Cancel Registration" widget onto the canvas.”Whole article · checked 2026-10-28
- Price
- On quote · source
Charities, schools and community organizers
Best forcharities, schools and community organizers who want every feature without a subscription
Refunds and transfers by buyers: Yes — Hosts can switch on self-service cancellations with a time limit and a refundable share, and buyers can forward a ticket to someone else by email.“you can give buyers the ability to action their refunds and cancellations using the manage order button located on their order confirmation email.”Opening paragraph · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- Free, then $1.29 per paid ticket · source
Side by side
Every field, side by side
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| Feature | ThunderTix | Universe | Eventleaf | Cvent | Humanitix | RunSignup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Box office and ticketing software billed per ticket, with your own card processor and nightly deposits. | Ticketmaster-owned ticketing for general admission and timed-entry events, priced per paid ticket. | Per-attendee event registration with badge printing, check-in apps and a 3-6% fee on ticket sales. | Enterprise event platform billed per registrant, with venue sourcing, badging and an event app on one license. | Nonprofit ticketing: 5% + $1.29 a paid ticket, card processing included, profits to charity. | Free endurance-event registration platform billed only through per-transaction processing fees. |
| Category | Ticketing platforms, Theatres and performing arts, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Classes and workshops, Concerts and nightlife, Nonprofits | Ticketing platforms, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Free for organizers, Nonprofits | Classes and workshops, Event and conference registration, Conferences, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Nonprofits, Community events | Conferences, Enterprise event platforms, Nonprofits | Ticketing platforms, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Free for organizers, Community events, Nonprofits | Race and sports registration, Lowest fees on 200 tickets, Free for organizers, Nonprofits, Sports and races |
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Questions buyers ask
Which nonprofits ticketing platforms have a free plan?
3 of the 6 have a free plan.
How current are these figures?
The prices were read 27–28 October 2026.
Sources and method
Every fee is read from the platform's own fee schedule.
Pricing pages 6 read
- ThunderTix thundertix.com/online-ticketing-software-pricing
- Universe universe.com/pricing
- Eventleaf eventleaf.com/event-management-platform/pricing
- Cvent support.cvent.com/s/communityarticle/Where-can-I-find-the-pricing-details-for-my-Pay-As-You-Go-account
- Humanitix help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees
- RunSignup info.runsignup.com/pricing
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