PayIt2 vs Eventbrite
Flat $1.49 per ticket instead of a stacked service fee plus per-ticket charge. Built for organizers who want the math to be simple and the costs to stay low.
The 30-second verdict
Side-by-side comparison
Both platforms support event ticketing. The cost structure and payout timing differ in ways that matter for organizers who need to cover venue or vendor expenses before the event.
| Eventbrite | PayIt2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee per ticket | 3.7% of ticket price + $1.79 per ticket | Flat $1.49 per ticket sold |
| Payment processing | 2.9% per order (per Eventbrite's published pricing page) | 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Stripe) |
| Pass fees to attendees | Yes, configurable per event | Yes, configurable per campaign |
| Payout timing | Pre-event payouts available; exact timing varies by event and account | 2 to 3 business days after each ticket sale |
| Monthly or setup fees | None on the free plan | None |
| Free tier limits | Eventbrite's free tier covers free events only. Paid events require the paid tier with the fees above. | No tier limits. The same fee structure applies to every event regardless of size. |
| Donations + ticketing on the same campaign | No. Ticketing and donation flows are separate products. | Yes. Sell tickets and collect optional donations in one campaign URL. |
| Discoverability + attendee marketing | Eventbrite's marketplace exposes your event to its broader audience. | PayIt2 does not run a public discovery marketplace. Bring your own audience. |
| Attendee tracking | Detailed attendee data and check-in tools | Attendee names, emails, and ticket counts; sufficient for community-scale events |
| Built-in event website | Branded event page on eventbrite.com domain | Public campaign URL on payit2.com with attendee-facing page |
The math on a $25 ticket
| Eventbrite service fee (3.7% × $25) | $0.93 |
| Eventbrite per-ticket fee | $1.79 |
| Eventbrite payment processing (2.9% × $25, per order) | $0.73 |
| Eventbrite total fees per ticket | $3.45 |
| PayIt2 service fee | $1.49 |
| Stripe processing (2.9% × $25 + $0.30) | $1.03 |
| PayIt2 total fees per ticket | $2.52 |
Difference: $0.93 saved per ticket. For an event selling 100 tickets, that is roughly $93. For 500 tickets, roughly $465.
Comparison information verified June 9, 2026 from Eventbrite's public organizer pricing page. Competitors may change pricing or features. Verify current details directly before relying on this comparison for a decision.
Should you pick PayIt2 or Eventbrite?
A direct answer that respects your time. Each platform fits a different event.
Pick Eventbrite when
- You need the discovery boost from Eventbrite's public marketplace and your event fits their audience
- You need their advanced check-in or attendee scanning tools at a venue with dedicated event staff
- Your event is heavily public-facing rather than community-organized
Pick PayIt2 when
- You already have your audience (members, donors, alumni, parents, congregation) and don't need a marketplace
- You want the lowest possible fees per ticket and a flat structure that is easy to predict
- You need funds in your bank account before the event, not after
- You want to combine ticket sales with optional donations in one campaign
- Your event is a fundraiser, reunion, school event, religious gathering, or other community gathering
Frequently asked questions
For paid tickets, yes. PayIt2 charges a flat $1.49 per ticket plus standard Stripe processing. Eventbrite stacks a 3.7% service fee plus $1.79 per ticket on top of payment processing. On a $25 ticket, that is roughly $0.93 saved per ticket. The savings scale with both ticket volume and ticket price.
Both platforms support free events without ticket fees. Eventbrite's free tier was historically limited to a number of paid tickets per year. PayIt2 has no such tier limits. If your event is genuinely free with no payment collection, either platform works; the comparison matters only when money changes hands.
PayIt2 pays out 2 to 3 business days after each individual ticket sale via Stripe's standard payout schedule. That means funds arrive throughout your sales window, not all at the end. Eventbrite offers pre-event payouts as a feature but the exact timing depends on your event and account; verify your specific payout schedule on Eventbrite's organizer help center.
PayIt2 supports multiple ticket types per event (general admission, VIP, early-bird, child) and per-ticket-type quantity limits. It does not currently offer reserved seating with a visual seat-map. If your event requires assigned seats, Eventbrite (or a venue-management platform) is the better fit.
Yes. You can create a PayIt2 campaign in minutes, set up the same ticket types and prices, and update your event communications with the new URL. Past attendees can be imported as a contact list to message about the new platform. Note that Eventbrite's discovery marketplace traffic does not transfer; you bring your audience to PayIt2.
Yes. PayIt2 campaigns can include both paid tickets and an optional donation field on the same page. Eventbrite separates these into different products. For fundraising galas, charity events, school fundraisers, and reunions, the combined view on PayIt2 is significantly simpler for both organizer and attendee.
Sell tickets without the stacked fees
Flat $1.49 per ticket. Funds in your bank 2 to 3 business days after each sale. Sell tickets and collect optional donations on the same campaign.