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Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% processing. We charge 4% + $1.30 per order, plus 2.9% + $0.30.
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PlatformFeesGuests payGaytherings$8.50$108.50Eventbrite$13.76$113.76
Last checked October 2026, from each platform’s public pricing. Eventbrite rate from its public organizer pricing (source). Rates can differ by deal or region. Try your own numbers.
| Gaytherings | Eventbrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Published rate | 4% + $1.30 per order + 2.9% + $0.30 card processing | 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket + 2.9% processing |
| Flat part | $1.30 once per ticket type | $1.79 on every ticket |
| Fees on 4 × $25 | $8.50 | $13.76 |
| Guests pay | $108.50 | $113.76 |
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Afterglow: Techno SessionThe Vault · Brooklyn, NY
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Eventbrite’s public organizer pricing is 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% payment processing (checked October 2026). On four $25 tickets in one order, that’s $13.76 in fees.
Is Gaytherings a good Eventbrite alternative for LGBTQ+ events?
Gaytherings is built for LGBTQ+ events, with built-in discovery on city, community and category pages. For four $25 tickets in one order, guests pay $8.50 in fees on Gaytherings and $13.76 on Eventbrite, based on public pricing in October 2026.
Can I keep selling on Eventbrite and list on Gaytherings?
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How much does Gaytherings cost?
Free to list, no subscription. When a ticket sells, the service fee is 4% + $1.30 per order, plus card processing (2.9% + $0.30). You choose who covers it.
When do I get paid?
Payouts are released 24 hours after your event ends. Instant payout to a debit card is 1.5% (min $0.50).
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Nonprofit and custom pricing are available on request. Talk to us at help.gaytherings.com.
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