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“The industry model is wrong. This is my attempt to fix it.”
Drew Connerton, Founder
The Equaticket free plan includes the first 100 paid tickets (up to 50 tickets per event), QR code check-in, an embeddable widget, and a full REST API (with zero Equaticket ticket fees and no credit card required).
No credit card required · First 100 paid tickets free · No per-ticket fees
Everything in the free plan
No trial period. No expiry. The free tier is permanent (use it as long as you need before deciding to upgrade).
First 100 paid tickets, up to 50 per event
Sell your first 100 paid tickets free, with up to 50 tickets on any one event. Tickets priced at $0 don't count toward the 100, and you can run as many free-ticket events as you like. Each event on Free is limited to 50 tickets.
QR code check-in
Every ticket gets a unique HMAC-signed QR code. Scan on any smartphone (no app install required). Real-time server validation on every scan.
Full public REST API
The Equaticket v1 API is available on the free tier. Read and write access to events, ticket types, orders, and attendees. Live and test mode keys included.
Embed widget
Drop a script tag on any website (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or hand-coded). Buyers complete checkout without leaving your site.
Zero per-ticket fees
The free plan charges no platform fee per ticket. Stripe processes payments at their standard rate (2.9% + $0.30). That's the only transaction cost.
Direct Stripe payouts
Connect your own Stripe account. Revenue goes directly to you (we never hold or pass through funds).
Hosted event page
Every event gets a public page at equaticket.com/e/your-event. Share the link directly for social, email, or anywhere an embed isn't practical.
SEO structured data
Every hosted event page includes Event schema for Google Search (date, venue, ticket availability, price range) automatically.
Need more than 100 paid tickets, or events larger than 50? Paid plans start at $29/mo, paid monthly with a 3-month minimum or up front, with zero Equaticket ticket fees.
What free actually means
On most ticketing platforms, “free” means free to list and expensive to sell. They charge a percentage of every ticket plus flat per-ticket fees. Eventbrite's service fee is 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% payment processing on top. On a $20 ticket, that's $3.18 per ticket before the money reaches you.
Equaticket's free tier means the platform costs $0 per month. The only fee is Stripe's payment processing, which applies to every ticketing platform that accepts card payments. The free tier is permanent (not a trial). You can sell tickets, run your door, and embed checkout on your website at no cost for as long as the free limits serve you. When you grow past that, paid plans start at $29/mo with no Equaticket ticket fees either.
A 50-ticket event at $20/ticket
Eventbrite
3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% payment processing
$159
Equaticket free tier
No platform fee (Stripe processing still applies)
$0
Who the free plan is built for
Small community organizers
Running monthly meetups, club nights, or local events under 50 attendees. The free tier handles the full lifecycle: event creation, ticket sales, QR check-in, and attendee export.
First-time event organizers
Testing the waters with your first paid event before committing to a subscription. Run your event, see how the platform works, and decide if you want to grow.
Nonprofits and community groups
Free events (volunteer orientations, community gatherings, open RSVPs) don't count toward your first 100 paid tickets, though each event is still limited to 50 tickets. Paid fundraising events count, and 100 paid tickets covers a few small galas.
Developers and builders
The free tier includes the full public API, live and test mode keys, and the embed widget. Build integrations, test checkout flows, and validate your use case without a subscription.
Organizers between seasons
The free tier is permanent. Downgrade to free between event seasons and upgrade when the next run starts. Your events stay in your account.
Free vs. paid (what changes when you upgrade)
The free plan is a real plan, not a teaser. Here's exactly what you get now and what you unlock by upgrading.
| Feature | Free | Starter ($29/mo) | Growth ($79/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets a month | First 100 paid, 50 per event | 250 | 1,000 |
| Available at a time | - | 750 | 3,000 |
| Per-ticket fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| QR check-in | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embed widget | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Realtime multi-device sync | No | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline scanning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding (logo, colors) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BYO email domain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions about the free plan
The free plan includes the first 100 paid tickets across your organization, up to 50 tickets per event, QR code check-in, the embed widget, the full public REST API (with live and test mode keys), hosted event pages with structured data, and direct Stripe payouts. No per-ticket fees on the platform side (Stripe's standard processing applies).
No. You can create an account and start building events without a credit card. You only need to connect a Stripe account when you're ready to sell paid tickets.
Once 100 paid tickets are sold or on sale, publishing more paid events needs Starter. Anything already on sale keeps selling, and we never block a ticket buyer at checkout. Upgrade any time to publish more.
No. Tickets priced at $0 don't count toward your first 100 paid tickets, and you can run as many free-ticket events as you like. Each event on Free is limited to 50 tickets. If an event needs more than 50 tickets, it needs a paid plan.
Yes. Upgrade any time from the dashboard. Your events, ticket data, and attendee history carry over. Paid plans start at $29/mo, paid monthly with a 3-month minimum or $87 every 3 months, with no Equaticket ticket fees and no platform cut. Every paid plan also includes a ticket allowance, and no plan restricts how many emails you send.
No. The free tier is a permanent plan (not a 14-day trial). Use it for as long as you need, and upgrade only when you're ready.
Start free. No credit card, no catch.
Create your account, set up your first event, and start selling in minutes. Your first 100 paid tickets are free, with up to 50 tickets per event. The free plan is permanent, not a trial.
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