# The 6 best nonprofits ticketing platforms (2026): refunds and transfers by buyers

> Source: https://boxofficefees.com/best/nonprofits/transfers (curated, re-verified)

The best nonprofits ticketing platforms in November 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.

By [Box Office Fees Editorial](https://boxofficefees.com/authors/editorial.md).

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 found: [ThunderTix](https://boxofficefees.com/thundertix.md), From $20 a month
- Ranked second: [Universe](https://boxofficefees.com/universe.md), From $0.79 per ticket
- A free plan before you pay: [Eventleaf](https://boxofficefees.com/eventleaf.md), Free, then $500 a year
- Enterprise and association teams running in-person, virtual: [Cvent](https://boxofficefees.com/cvent.md), On quote
- Charities, schools and community organizers: [Humanitix](https://boxofficefees.com/humanitix.md), Free, then $1.29 per paid ticket

## All 6 picks at a glance

| # | Name | Best for | Starts at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [ThunderTix](https://boxofficefees.com/thundertix.md) | theatres and music venues that want seated ticketing without buyer fees | From $20 a month |
| 2 | [Universe](https://boxofficefees.com/universe.md) | independent organizers and attractions selling general admission or timed-entry tickets | From $0.79 per ticket |
| 3 | [Eventleaf](https://boxofficefees.com/eventleaf.md) | conferences and trade shows that need badge printing and on-site check-in | Free, then $500 a year |
| 4 | [Cvent](https://boxofficefees.com/cvent.md) | enterprise and association teams running in-person, virtual and hybrid event programs | On quote |
| 5 | [Humanitix](https://boxofficefees.com/humanitix.md) | charities, schools and community organizers who want every feature without a subscription | Free, then $1.29 per paid ticket |
| 6 | [RunSignup](https://boxofficefees.com/runsignup.md) | race directors and nonprofits running 5Ks, ultras and multi-event endurance races | Free |

Checked between 27 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.

**6 ticketing platforms, ranked.**

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

### 1. ThunderTix

**The lowest monthly price we found**

**Best for:** theatres and music venues that want seated ticketing without buyer fees

- Price: From $20 a month ([source](https://www.thundertix.com/online-ticketing-software-pricing/))
- [Read the review](https://boxofficefees.com/thundertix.md)

### 2. Universe

**Best for:** independent organizers and attractions selling general admission or timed-entry tickets

- Price: From $0.79 per ticket ([source](https://www.universe.com/pricing))
- [Read the review](https://boxofficefees.com/universe.md)

### 3. Eventleaf

**A free plan before you pay**

**Best for:** conferences and trade shows that need badge printing and on-site check-in

- Price: Free, then $500 a year ([source](https://www.eventleaf.com/event-management-platform/pricing))
- [Read the review](https://boxofficefees.com/eventleaf.md)

### 4. Cvent

**Enterprise and association teams running in-person, virtual**

**Best for:** enterprise and association teams running in-person, virtual and hybrid event programs

- Price: On quote ([source](https://support.cvent.com/s/communityarticle/Where-can-I-find-the-pricing-details-for-my-Pay-As-You-Go-account))
- [Read the review](https://boxofficefees.com/cvent.md)

### 5. Humanitix

**Charities, schools and community organizers**

**Best for:** charities, schools and community organizers who want every feature without a subscription

- Price: Free, then $1.29 per paid ticket ([source](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees))
- [Read the review](https://boxofficefees.com/humanitix.md)

## Side by side

| 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 |
| Tags | 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 |

## 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](https://boxofficefees.com/thundertix.md): [thundertix.com/online-ticketing-software-pricing](https://www.thundertix.com/online-ticketing-software-pricing/), checked 27 October 2026
- [Universe](https://boxofficefees.com/universe.md): [universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), checked 27 October 2026
- [Eventleaf](https://boxofficefees.com/eventleaf.md): [eventleaf.com/event-management-platform/pricing](https://www.eventleaf.com/event-management-platform/pricing), checked 28 October 2026
- [Cvent](https://boxofficefees.com/cvent.md): [support.cvent.com/s/communityarticle/Where-can-I-find-the-pricing-details-for-my-Pay-As-You-Go-account](https://support.cvent.com/s/communityarticle/Where-can-I-find-the-pricing-details-for-my-Pay-As-You-Go-account), checked 28 October 2026
- [Humanitix](https://boxofficefees.com/humanitix.md): [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees), checked 27 October 2026
- [RunSignup](https://boxofficefees.com/runsignup.md): [info.runsignup.com/pricing](https://info.runsignup.com/pricing/), checked 28 October 2026