Doorkeeper

Doorkeeper is a sensible fit for a Japanese community that runs repeat events and wants registration connected to membership. Budget both the subscription and paid-ticket processing; its plan limits count upcoming events rather than guests.

From ¥1,650/month including tax; online prepayment adds ¥99 +2.5% per ticket plus Stripe processing
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded Not publicly confirmed
Headquarters Not publicly confirmed
Company Size Not publicly confirmed
Funding Not publicly confirmed
Pricing Model Monthly subscription by simultaneously published upcoming events, plus online prepayment fees
Free Trial First event free; a subscription is required from the second event
Contract Monthly plans; cancellation/refund terms not publicly confirmed
Attendee Capacity Plan limits concern upcoming events (5/15/50/200), not a verified attendee ceiling
Mobile App Publisher lists an iPhone QR check-in app and a browser check-in interface.
Offline Capability Not verified
Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed
Expertise Level Beginner
Event Types
Community meetupsWorkshopsWebinarsRecurring classesMember events
Key Integrations
Stripe (Native) Google Analytics (Native)
Support Channels
Help pagesContact form
Best For
  • + Japanese communities running repeat meetups or workshops
  • + Organizers combining event tickets with paid memberships
  • + Small teams wanting guest registration without a required attendee account
Not For
  • − Organizers needing permanently free repeated event hosting
  • − Teams assuming the monthly subscription includes all ticket charges
  • − Events depending on independently verified offline admission
Key Capabilities
✓ Publish event pages and collect registrations within communities
✓ Offer monthly or annual paid community memberships
✓ Sell ticket types such as student and early-bird admission
✓ Accept supported card, bank-transfer and convenience-store payments
✓ Manage waitlists and send event communications
✓ Check guests in with QR codes or a browser list
✓ Export member information and monitor supported analytics
Honest Limitations

Subscription begins after the trial event

The first event is free, but subsequent event hosting requires a plan. Upcoming-event allowances differ by tier.

Online prepayment adds two fee layers

Doorkeeper's ¥99 +2.5% charge is additional to Stripe's processing fee; compare totals at your actual ticket value.

Rehearse the entry workflow

A February 2024 ITreview user praised event management but wanted smoother check-in loading. This is dated individual feedback, not a verified current defect.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Starter ¥1,650/month Tax included; up to 5 upcoming published events.
Pro ¥4,400/month Tax included; up to 15 upcoming published events.
Plus ¥8,800/month Tax included; up to 50 upcoming published events.
Business ¥17,600/month Tax included; up to 200 upcoming published events.

Cost at Common Event Sizes

100
attendees
¥22,400
Online prepayment component only: one ¥5,000 ticket each; ¥99 +2.5%= ¥224. Excludes monthly subscription and Stripe processing.
500
attendees
¥112,000
Online prepayment component only: one ¥5,000 ticket each; ¥99 +2.5%= ¥224. Excludes monthly subscription and Stripe processing.
1000
attendees
¥224,000
Online prepayment component only: one ¥5,000 ticket each; ¥99 +2.5%= ¥224. Excludes monthly subscription and Stripe processing.

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Online prepayment adds ¥99 +2.5% per ticket plus separate Stripe processing.
  • ! Free tickets and cash/bank-transfer collection avoid the stated online-ticket fee, but subscription fees still apply.
  • ! Confirm chargeback, refund and any payment-method-specific charges.

Doorkeeper treats recurring events as part of a community. That is useful when the same people return for workshops, meetups or member sessions and you want memberships and registration in one place.

Its published Japanese pricing is clear enough to model, provided the monthly plan and online-ticket fees are kept separate. Check payment reconciliation and entry performance with your own event setup.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Which plan allowance fits our number of upcoming events?
  2. 2
    What is the combined fee for each supported payment method?
  3. 3
    How are membership renewal failures and event refunds handled?
  4. 4
    Can you demonstrate check-in speed with our expected guest list?
  5. 5
    What happens to community and attendee exports after cancellation?
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