Eventbrite Ticketing Fees Calculator
Estimate Eventbrite ticketing fees and organizer payout in USD
Eventbrite ticketing fees calculator FAQs
What fees does this Eventbrite calculator include?
This Eventbrite ticketing fees calculator combines the Eventbrite service fee and typical payment processing fees into a single percentage, plus an optional fixed payout fee in USD. It then estimates total fees and your net payout from the gross ticket sales you enter.
How should I set the Eventbrite + payment fee %?
Eventbrite charges a Ticketing Fee on paid tickets that includes a service fee and a payment processing fee. For many US events, the blended rate ends up in the mid-to-high single digits or low teens, depending on pricing and plan. Use your recent payout reports to pick a percentage that reflects your actual Eventbrite + payment costs.
What counts as gross Eventbrite ticket sales here?
Use the total face value of paid tickets and add-ons sold through Eventbrite in the period you’re modeling — before any ticketing or card fees are removed. You can model a single show, a weekend of events, or a whole season, as long as all amounts are in USD.
Can this help me decide whether to absorb or pass on Eventbrite fees?
Yes. Run one scenario assuming you absorb all Eventbrite fees in your ticket price, then another assuming fees are passed on to attendees but you keep your base price. Comparing the net payouts and effective fee % makes it easier to decide which approach fits your audience and margin targets.
Does this include Eventbrite subscriptions and on-site hardware costs?
Not directly. Subscription plans, organizer fees, and on-site hardware or “at the door” charges can change your real effective rate. You can approximate them by increasing the Eventbrite + payment fee (%) or adding a lump sum to Other payout fees (USD), but you should still factor those line items into a broader event budget.
Is this an official Eventbrite fee calculator?
No. This is an independent estimation tool to help organizers quickly model Eventbrite ticketing fees and net revenue. Always rely on your Eventbrite pricing page, payout statements, and accountant for final decisions and tax reporting.
How to use this Eventbrite ticketing fees calculator
This Eventbrite ticketing fees calculator is for organizers who want a clear view of what they actually keep after Eventbrite fees and payment processing. Instead of guessing from marketing copy, you can plug in your ticket revenue and assumptions to see gross sales, modeled ticketing fees, net payout, and the effective fee percentage in one place.
1. Enter your gross Eventbrite ticket revenue in USD
Start by entering your gross Eventbrite ticket sales: the total value of all paid tickets and add-ons before any Eventbrite or processor fees are deducted. You can model a single event, a tour, or a whole year — just keep the time period consistent when comparing scenarios.
2. Add a net payout goal for your event budget
If you already know how much you need to cover venue, staff, production, marketing, and a buffer, use the “You want to receive after fees” field. The calculator flips the math and shows the minimum gross ticket revenue required so that, after Eventbrite and payment fees, you still hit your target net payout.
3. Tune the fee % to match your Eventbrite plan and region
Use the Eventbrite + payment fee (%) input for your combined service and processing fees. Different plans, countries, and ticket mixes (VIP vs. low-priced tickets, donations, on-site sales) change your real effective rate. Use your payout exports and Eventbrite pricing page to dial in a realistic blended percentage, then adjust Other payout fees (USD) to reflect any extra fixed costs per event.
4. Read the payout summary to see what you keep per event
After you click Calculate, the results highlight one main figure: either your net Eventbrite payout on the gross revenue you entered, or the required gross revenue needed to reach your target net. The breakdown underneath shows gross ticket sales, modeled Eventbrite + payment fees, and the effective fee percentage, so you can sanity-check your ticket prices and capacity assumptions.
5. Copy the summary to compare Eventbrite with other payment options
Use the Copy summary button to paste a clean text breakdown into your spreadsheet, event proposal, or sponsor deck. Run a few what-ifs: adjust the fee %, change your net goal, or compare Eventbrite’s take-home against using Stripe, PayPal, or a different ticketing provider. That way you can decide whether to keep your current setup, move plan, or change how you handle fees.
Remember that this tool focuses on Eventbrite-style ticketing and processing fees. Your true profit per event also depends on rent, production, staffing, marketing, insurance, and tax. Treat this calculator as a fast lens on the Eventbrite slice of your budget, then layer other line items on top.
How the Eventbrite fee and payout math works
Under the hood, this Eventbrite ticketing fees calculator uses a simple payout model: a percentage fee plus an optional fixed payout fee per period. Let G be your gross Eventbrite ticket revenue in USD, r the combined Eventbrite + payment fee rate as a decimal (for example 0.085 for 8.5%), and f any fixed payout fee you decide to include.
Total modeled fees are:
Eventbrite + payment fees = G × r + f
Your net payout after these fees is:
Net payout = G − (G × r + f)
When you enter a target net payout, the calculator rearranges the equation to solve for the gross ticket revenue required. If N is your desired net in USD, then:
Required gross revenue = (N + f) ÷ (1 − r)
The effective fee percentage shown in the results is:
Effective fee % = modeled fees ÷ gross ticket revenue × 100
All outputs are estimates in USD, rounded to two decimal places. Eventbrite’s pricing plans, service fees by region, payment processing rates, and exchange rates can change over time, so always cross-check your assumptions against your current Eventbrite pricing and payout statements.
References and further reading
- Eventbrite Help: How much does it cost for organizers to use Eventbrite? – Official overview of Eventbrite Ticketing Fees, including service and payment processing components for paid tickets.
- Eventbrite Help: Eventbrite’s pricing and plans – Details on current Eventbrite pricing plans, how fees are structured, and when organizers or attendees pay them.