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Eventbrite Fee Calculator
See exactly what Eventbrite charges — service fee, processing fee, what the buyer pays, and what you receive.
How Eventbrite calculates fees
Eventbrite's US fee formula for paid tickets is:
- Service fee: 3.7% of the ticket price + $1.79 per ticket
- Processing fee: 2.9% of (ticket price + service fee)
On a $50 ticket with fees passed to the buyer, the service fee is ~$3.64 and the processing fee is ~$1.56, for a total of ~$5.20 in fees — meaning the buyer pays roughly $55.20.
For a full comparison of Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, TicketSpice, and other platforms, see our ticketing fees comparison guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Eventbrite charge per ticket?
Eventbrite charges a service fee of 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus a payment processing fee of 2.9% of the ticket price including the service fee. On a $50 ticket with fees passed to the buyer, the total buyer cost is typically around $55–$56.
Can organizers absorb Eventbrite fees?
Yes. Eventbrite allows organizers to choose whether fees are added on top of the ticket price (passed to buyers) or absorbed by the organizer (deducted from the ticket revenue). When organizers absorb fees, buyers see only the face-value price.
Are there alternatives to Eventbrite with no per-ticket fees?
Yes. Equaticket charges a flat monthly subscription ($29–$189/mo) with zero per-ticket platform fees. Organizers keep 100% of their ticket revenue minus standard Stripe payment processing, regardless of how many tickets they sell.