The Truth About Ticketing Costs

Every other platform charges per-ticket fees that punish your success. We don't. Here's the math that proves it.

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Typical Savings

70%

Less than competitors

The Big Platforms Have the Same Problem

Eventbrite and Ticketmaster both charge fees that increase with your success. The more tickets you sell, the more you pay. It's backwards.

The Big Platforms Everyone Uses

Here's what Eventbrite and Ticketmaster really cost Des Moines organizers

Platform Service Fee Processing Fee Monthly Fee $50 Ticket Cost 100 Tickets Your Loss
Eventbrite
Most popular platform		 $1.79 + 3.7% $0.3 + 2.9% $15-100/mo $5.24 $539 10.5%
Ticketmaster
Enterprise events		 10-15% total Included Varies $6.25 $625 12.5%
EventDSM
Des Moines local		 $0.00 Only Stripe: $0.30 + 2.9% $19-99/mo $1.75 $234* 3.5%
*EventDSM total includes $59 Professional plan + $175 Stripe processing (industry standard 2.9% + 30¢)
You save $305-391 per 100 tickets!

The Math is Simple

Eventbrite and Ticketmaster take a percentage of every ticket. We don't. The more successful you are, the more you save.

67-75%
Less than big platforms

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Real Event Examples

Here's how EventDSM saves money for actual Des Moines events

Small Fundraiser
Charity fundraiser, community center
50 tickets
$25 each
Eventbrite
$187
EventDSM
$70
You Save
$117
62% savings with Starter plan
Business Workshop
Professional development, hotel conference room
75 tickets
$45 each
Eventbrite
$379
EventDSM
$139
You Save
$240
63% savings with Starter plan
Concert
Local band, music venue
200 tickets
$35 each
Eventbrite
$880
EventDSM
$322
You Save
$558
63% savings with Professional plan
Food Festival
Weekend festival, multiple vendors
500 tickets
$60 each
Eventbrite
$3025
EventDSM
$1119
You Save
$1906
63% savings with Enterprise plan
Corporate Event
Annual conference, convention center
300 tickets
$125 each
Eventbrite
$3102
EventDSM
$1237
You Save
$1866
60% savings with Professional plan
Large Festival
Multi-day event, outdoor venue
1000 tickets
$85 each
Eventbrite
$7700
EventDSM
$2864
You Save
$4836
63% savings with Enterprise plan

Why Per-Ticket Fees Are Backwards

Traditional platforms profit when you succeed, then limit your growth with higher costs. We do the opposite.

Traditional Platforms

  • Per-ticket fees punish success
    More tickets = more fees
  • Unpredictable costs
    Can't budget accurately
  • Hidden fees add up
    Service fees, processing fees, onsite fees
  • They profit from your success
    Your growth becomes their revenue

EventDSM Difference

  • Fixed monthly cost
    Success doesn't cost extra
  • Predictable budgeting
    Know exactly what you'll pay
  • No hidden fees
    Only standard payment processing
  • Your success stays yours
    We want you to sell more tickets

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