BetterUnite

BetterUnite is worth evaluating when a fundraising event needs ticketing, bidding and donor follow-up in one system. Select the tier against an actual gala run-through: the entry plan, check-in app and table-management tools do not have the same entitlement.

Fundraising & Auction Registration & Ticketing Event Planning & Management Paid

Events & Auctions Core $65/month billed annually; higher tiers quoted

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Tool Nutrition Label

Founded Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked

Headquarters Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked

Company Size Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked

Funding Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked

Pricing Model Annual subscription plus configuration-dependent transaction and module costs

Free Trial Demo offered; current paid trial terms not confirmed

Contract Core annual billing; confirm higher-tier renewal and cancellation terms

Attendee Capacity Baseline includes 5,000 contact records; this is not an event-attendee ceiling

Mobile App Check-in app listed on Events Pro and above; browser workflows also offered

Offline Capability Not verified

Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked

Expertise Level Intermediate

Event Types

Charity galasSchool fundraising dinnersOnline auctions

Key Integrations

Stripe Express (Native)

Support Channels

EmailHelp centreAccount manager on eligible plans

Best For

+ Nonprofits combining gala ticket sales and auctions
+ Teams managing sponsor packages beside guest records
+ Organisations seeking a shared fundraising and donor workflow

Not For

− One-off fundraisers requiring a zero-subscription event plan
− Core-plan buyers whose essential requirement is Premier table management
− Teams selecting a plan without reviewing payment and module charges

Key Capabilities

✓ Sell tickets and sponsor packages on branded event pages

✓ Register several guests in one purchase

✓ Offer auction and consignment items alongside fundraising campaigns

✓ Record gifts and supporter information in shared contact records

✓ Use a check-in app and bulk checkout on Events Pro or above

✓ Manage tables, showtimes and volunteer sign-up on Events Premier

✓ Record cash, check and other manually entered gifts

Honest Limitations

Annual entry commitment

Events & Auctions Core is listed at $65 per month billed annually, equivalent to $780 for a year. Historical free or $45 listings do not establish the current offer.

Operational features are gated

The plan cards place the check-in app on Pro and table management, waivers and planner features on Premier. Confirm the written feature list for your event.

Transaction pricing needs a quote

A help-centre arithmetic example uses a 2.5% platform fee; it is an example, not evidence of your current rate. Obtain the actual platform and processor schedule.

Rehearse reports and checkout

Anne V. in April 2026 and Madelyn M. in October 2025 praised event usefulness while noting reporting, mobile or customisation friction. The vendor responded to Madelyn that it was refining flexibility; use these accounts to shape a current trial.

Pricing Breakdown

Plan	Price	Details
Events & Auctions Core	$65/month billed annually	Equivalent to $780/year; entry ticketing, auction and sponsor workflow.
Events & Auctions Pro	Custom pricing	Adds check-in app, bulk checkout and other event-management functions.
Events & Auctions Premier	Custom pricing	Adds table management, showtimes, waivers, planner and advanced functions.
CRM Plus / combined bundle	Separate plan or custom bundle	CRM Plus Core starts at $80/month billed annually; combining products requires its own quote.

Cost at Common Event Sizes

100

attendees

$780 annual base; $7.80 allocated per attendee

Hypothetically allocate one full year of Events Core to one 100-person event; exclude all transaction charges.

500

attendees

$780 annual base; $1.56 allocated per attendee

Same annual commitment allocated to one 500-person event, not a per-attendee price.

1000

attendees

$780 annual base; $0.78 allocated per attendee

Allocation only; required Pro/Premier features, payment charges and services change the total.

Hidden Costs to Watch

! Platform and payment-processing charges depend on the account and payment route.
! Custom SMS, advanced bidding and other modules may carry extra charges; plan-table wording needs confirmation.
! On-site staffing, remote event services and consignment item costs require separate scoping.

A gala demonstration should follow the volunteer and guest experience: a sponsor buys several seats, names change, a guest bids, and staff reconcile a mixed payment at checkout. Ask for the price of that complete workflow, including the people who support it on the night.

The fit assessment follows the documented scope. Linked reviews are dated individual experiences and do not establish typical performance.

Sources

Current pricing and feature tiers — Current pricing and feature tiers
How fees are calculated — How fees are calculated
Stripe Express migration explanation — Stripe Express migration explanation
Terms — Terms
Fundraising event user reviews — Anne V., Chief Development Officer, 17 April 2026, 4.5/5: intuitive event use, reporting learning and Android optimisation wish. Current, validated, organic review. Madelyn M., Director of Donor Impact, 8 October 2025, 3.5/5: gala check-in/payments useful; some customisation required workarounds. Validated, incentivised seller invitation. The vendor response describes continuing work on flexibility and invites feature requests. Separate author and original narrative.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor

1
Which exact tier covers our check-in, seating and checkout requirements?
2
What are all platform, processor and refund charges for our account?
3
Is custom SMS included or an add-on in this written quote?
4
Which staff and guest workflows remain usable without connectivity?
5
What event services and data migration are included in the annual agreement?

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