Eventgroove is worth considering for an event that combines ticket sales, assigned seats and fundraising activity. Its practical strength is the connection between online event setup and supported seating-map preparation, but ticketing and fundraising must be budgeted under their own fee rules.
The 2% + $0.75 ticket service fee does not describe fundraising campaigns. Fundraising uses donor-tip or percentage options plus processing.
The tip model keeps Stripe processing charges with the organiser. Auctions also carry a 4.9% service fee, capped at $100 per item, under either fundraising model. A reduced nonprofit processor rate needs separate eligibility confirmation.
Eventgroove asks for the venue floor plan, creates the chart and returns it for organiser review. Allow time to check sections, seats and blocked inventory before publishing.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free event tickets | No service fee | No platform service fee when the ticket is free. |
| Paid event tickets | 2% + $0.75 per ticket | Service fee capped at $9.90 per ticket; published Stripe processing is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. |
| Fundraising — tip model | $0 service fee for eligible non-auction campaigns | Optional donor tips support the platform. Auctions still cost 4.9%, capped at $100 per item; processing applies and cannot be passed to donors under tip pricing. |
| Fundraising — percentage model | 7.5%; auctions 4.9% | Auctions are capped at $100 per item. Donation pages carry no service fee under either model; processing remains separate. |
Eventgroove can be useful when a ticket is also a seat at a table or in a defined section. Supply the real floor plan and approve the chart before inviting buyers to choose their seats.
For an event with a fundraiser attached, budget the two activities separately. A ticket service fee, an optional donor tip and a processor charge are different parts of the cost.
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