Explara

Explara is worth considering when an event needs more registration structure than a simple ticket link, including custom forms, ticket categories and embedded sales. Its plan table is affordable at the entry level, but regional transaction arrangements and conflicting membership allowances deserve a written quote.

Starter $0/month; Growth $9/month; Pro $25/month, plus applicable transaction fees; billing currency needs confirmation
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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 plan plus regional payment arrangement: 1% using your own Stripe globally, or 4% through ExplaraX in India
Free Trial Starter plan available; own-gateway accounts receive five trial transactions before payment-card billing is required
Contract Self-service monthly billing can be cancelled in the billing section; enterprise terms need confirmation
Attendee Capacity Not publicly confirmed
Mobile App Explara mobile check-in app validates QR/barcodes or manual entry; the official feature guide explicitly advertises offline check-in
Offline Capability Yes
Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed
Expertise Level Intermediate
Event Types
ConferencesWorkshopsTrainingCommunity events
Key Integrations
Stripe (Native) PayPal (Native)
Support Channels
EmailLive chatTelephoneHelp centre
Best For
  • + Business events collecting custom registration details
  • + Organizers selling several ticket categories or sessions
  • + Teams embedding ticket sales within their own website
Not For
  • − Budgets that treat the $0 subscription as fee-free paid ticketing
  • − Hosts expecting the platform to fund attendee refunds
  • − Membership programs relying on the conflicting free-member limits without clarification
Key Capabilities
✓ Build branded event pages with a custom domain option
✓ Collect attendee information using configurable registration forms
✓ Offer free, paid, private and invitation-based registration
✓ Create ticket categories and multi-session purchase options
✓ Embed the sales flow in an existing website
✓ Track and export registrations, communicate with attendees and manage ticket changes
✓ Validate admissions with the documented offline-capable check-in app
Honest Limitations

Regional fee schedules differ

The current table separates a 1% own-Stripe arrangement globally from a 4% ExplaraX arrangement in India. These are alternatives, not charges to add together; confirm gateway, tax and settlement terms.

Membership allowance conflict

The pricing table and FAQ show different free membership limits. Obtain the allowance applicable to the actual account before planning a membership program.

Hosts handle refund funding

The official cancellation workflow says the event host decides the refund amount and pays attendees directly. Agree the process and responsibilities before selling tickets.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Starter $0/month One event per month; applicable ticket transaction charges remain. The page does not establish the ISO currency.
Growth $9/month Up to five events per month, with higher published registration allowances; verify how allowances reset.
Pro $25/month Up to ten events per month, with higher registration allowances.
Enterprise Custom quote Customization and setup can introduce separate charges.

Cost at Common Event Sizes

100
attendees
₹4,000
Illustrative India arrangement: one ₹1,000 ticket per attendee × 4% = ₹40 each. Subscription, taxes and any separately applicable charges are excluded; this does not add the alternative global 1% rate.
500
attendees
₹20,000
Illustrative India arrangement: one ₹1,000 ticket per attendee × 4% = ₹40 each. Subscription, taxes and any separately applicable charges are excluded; this does not add the alternative global 1% rate.
1000
attendees
₹40,000
Illustrative India arrangement: one ₹1,000 ticket per attendee × 4% = ₹40 each. Subscription, taxes and any separately applicable charges are excluded; this does not add the alternative global 1% rate.

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Global own-Stripe pricing is listed at 1%; the India integrated-payment option is listed at 4%. Confirm which route and processor charges apply.
  • ! Registration and membership limits need confirmation, especially the inconsistent free-member figures.
  • ! Customization, taxes, refunds and settlement conditions need a scoped proposal.

Explara’s registration forms, ticket categories and website embeds suit events that need structured attendee information before arrival. A practical evaluation should include the actual ticket types and registration questions, followed by an attendee export.

Budget the subscription and payment route separately. The global own-Stripe and India integrated-payment percentages describe different arrangements, and the published membership limits need clarification.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Which currency and monthly event or registration allowances apply to this account?
  2. 2
    Will we use the 1% own-Stripe route or the 4% India integrated-payment route, and what other charges apply?
  3. 3
    Which free membership limit is current?
  4. 4
    Which current app and plan support the documented offline check-in, and how do multiple devices reconcile?
  5. 5
    What are the settlement, cancellation and refund responsibilities?
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