Air shows put on a free show for the sky. The ticketing platform shouldn't be charging for it.
Air shows draw massive crowds on gate revenue, sponsorship, and vendor income. Per-ticket fees at that scale aren't a minor cost. They're a significant budget line that comes out of the show itself. Equaticket charges a flat subscription, so your biggest attendance day costs the same as your smallest.
The problem
Percentage-based fees on high-attendance events add up fast
An air show selling 12,000 tickets at $25 average is looking at $30,000 in Eventbrite fees for that event. That's aerobatic performers, ground crew, and logistical budget going to a platform instead of into the airshow itself.
Air shows operate on production costs that rival major events: aircraft fuel, performer fees, safety infrastructure, and insurance. Equaticket is on a mission to end per-ticket fees so the money your audience pays to attend goes to the show, not to the ticketing company.
Sunset Air Show · Today
Doors close in 13h
Revenue over time
7D30D90D$10,190
↑ $420 vs last week
$9,848
After Stripe fees
312
↑ 6 this week
312 / 3,000
10% used
How it works
How Equaticket works for air shows
High-capacity gate management.
VIP and reserved viewing areas.
Multi-day and single-day tickets.
Promo codes for military and sponsors.
Embed on your air show website.
Platform comparison
The math
| Platform | Platform fees on this event |
|---|---|
| Eventbrite (~14%) | ~$30,000 |
| TicketSpice ($0.99/ticket) | ~$11,880 |
| Equaticket Enterprise | Custom pricing |
At this volume, you're past the amount Pro gives you at a time, so this show is an Enterprise conversation: custom pricing, volume commitments, and dedicated support, still a flat rate with no per-ticket cut. That leaves the bulk of what Eventbrite would have charged available for the aerobatic performers, ground crew, and the production that makes the show worth attending. Contact us about Enterprise.
Savings calculator
See how much your air show would save
= 12,000 tickets every 3 months.
At 4,000+ tickets/month, you’d qualify for Equaticket Enterprise with custom pricing.
The savings at this scale are significant. Let’s talk.
Calculations based on total fees. All platforms include payment processing via Stripe (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) unless otherwise noted. Eventbrite bundles processing into their fee. Equaticket subscription billed monthly on a 3-month minimum. Competitor pricing verified October 2026. Sales tax and organizer-added fees can change a checkout total.
Frequently asked questions
Does Equaticket charge per ticket?
No. Equaticket charges a flat subscription with no per-ticket fees. We take nothing from each ticket sold. Your attendees pay the price you set, with no added booking fees from us. Stripe payment processing applies at their standard rate (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). Sales tax and organizer-added fees can change a checkout total.
What does it cost to get started?
The Free tier has no time limit. Your first 100 paid tickets are free, with up to 500 free tickets per event. It includes QR check-in and the embeddable checkout widget, and tickets priced at $0 do not count toward your first 100 paid tickets. Paid plans start at $29/mo (Starter): pay monthly with a 3-month minimum, or $87 up front for the 3 months. Starter is sized for 250 tickets a month on average, and gives you 750 at a time. Annual pricing and any applicable discount are shown on the pricing page and at checkout. No credit card required to sign up. Every paid plan, including annual, has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Available once per organization within 30 days of starting a paid subscription. A refund ends your paid plan immediately and may pause future paid events.
Can I embed ticket sales on my own website?
Yes. Every Equaticket plan includes an embeddable checkout widget. Paste a single script tag into your site (WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, or any HTML page) and the ticket purchase flow runs directly on your site. Buyers never leave your domain.
How does check-in work?
Every ticket includes a unique QR code. Your staff scan it using any smartphone camera through our check-in app, with no hardware required and no app store download needed. Paid plans include real-time multi-device sync, so multiple scanners at multiple gates stay in sync instantly with no double-entries.
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