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The Platform Fee Problem
How Traditional Event Platforms Charge You
Eventbrite's Fee Structure (as of 2025):
- Platform fee: 3.5% + $1.59 per ticket
- Payment processing fee: 2.9% + $0.30 (Stripe/PayPal)
- Total per ticket: 6.4% + $1.89
Example: 1,000 tickets at $100 each
Gross Revenue: $100,000
Eventbrite Platform Fee: $3,500 + $1,590 = $5,090 (5.09%)
Payment Processing Fee: $2,900 + $300 = $3,200 (3.2%)
Total Fees: $8,290 (8.29%)
Net Revenue: $91,710
You lose $8,290 to fees.
Other Platforms (Similar Fee Models)
| Platform | Platform Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fees (per $100 ticket) | |----------|-------------|----------------|------------------------------| | Eventbrite | 3.5% + $1.59 | 2.9% + $0.30 | $6.40 + $1.89 = $8.29 | | Ticketmaster | 10-15% | 2.5% + $0.30 | 12.5-17.5% ($12.50-$17.50) | | Hopin | 5% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 7.9% + $0.30 = $8.20 | | Universe (by Ticketmaster) | 4.5% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 7.4% + $0.30 = $7.70 | | Splash (by Bizzabo) | 2.9% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 5.8% + $0.30 = $6.10 |
Industry average: 6-8% total fees per ticket
WebMobi's Zero Fee Model
How WebMobi Charges (Spoiler: We Don't)
WebMobi Fee Structure:
- Platform fee: 0% (none)
- Revenue sharing: 0% (none)
- Transaction fee: 0% (none)
- Payment processing: Stripe or Razorpay fees (you choose)
Example: Same 1,000 tickets at $100 each
Gross Revenue: $100,000
WebMobi Platform Fee: $0 (0%)
Payment Processing Fee: $2,900 + $300 = $3,200 (3.2%) - Stripe standard
Total Fees: $3,200 (3.2%)
Net Revenue: $96,800
You save $5,090 (vs Eventbrite) - a 62% reduction in fees.
Why Zero Fees?
Traditional model (Eventbrite, Hopin):
- Revenue = Platform fees from ticket sales
- Higher fees = more profit
- Incentive to extract maximum fees
WebMobi model:
- Revenue = AppSumo lifetime deals (one-time payment)
- 0% transaction fees = more attractive platform
- Incentive to help you sell more tickets (so you stay and upgrade tiers)
We make money when you succeed, not from your ticket sales.
Payment Integration Options
Option 1: Stripe (Global)
Available in: Tier 3+ (Business, Agency, Agency Plus)
Why Stripe:
Stripe Fees (standard pricing):
- USA: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- Europe: 1.4% + ā¬0.25 per transaction (European cards), 2.9% + ā¬0.25 (non-European)
- Asia-Pacific: 3.4% + local currency equivalent
- India: 2.9% + ā¹2 (international cards)
Setup time: 5-10 minutes (connect Stripe account)
Payout schedule:
- USA: 2-day rolling (Tuesday sale ā Thursday payout)
- Europe: 3-5 days
- Asia: 5-7 days
Best for:
- International events
- USD/EUR/GBP pricing
- Attendees with international cards
- Events in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia
Option 2: Razorpay (India-Focused)
Available in: Tier 3+ (Business, Agency, Agency Plus)
Why Razorpay:
Razorpay Fees:
- Domestic cards: 2% (no fixed fee)
- International cards: 3% (no fixed fee)
- UPI: 2% (free for merchants <ā¹50L/year until April 2025)
- Wallets: 2% (Paytm, PhonePe, etc.)
- Net banking: 2%
Setup time: 10-15 minutes (KYC verification required)
Payout schedule:
- Standard: Next day (T+1)
- Instant Payout: 30 minutes (additional 25 paise per transaction)
Best for:
- Events in India
- Indian attendees
- INR pricing
- UPI/wallet support needed
Option 3: Hosted Payment Pages (All Tiers)
Available in: All tiers (1-5)
How it works:
- Organizer doesn't have Stripe/Razorpay account
- WebMobi provides hosted payment page
- Attendee pays on WebMobi's checkout
- WebMobi charges 2.9% + $0.30 (same as Stripe standard)
- Money settles to organizer via bank transfer (weekly)
Use cases:
- Tier 1-2 users (no Stripe/Razorpay integration)
- Small events (<100 tickets)
- Organizers without payment processor account
- Quick setup needed (0 minutes)
Limitations:
- 7-day payout (vs 2-day with direct Stripe)
- No instant refunds (manual process)
- No chargeback management (WebMobi handles)
Best for:
- Getting started quickly
- Free/low-cost events
- Testing WebMobi before upgrading to Tier 3+
Fee Comparison Calculator
Event Scenario: 1,000 Tickets at $100 Each
| Metric | Eventbrite | WebMobi (Stripe) | WebMobi (Razorpay) | Savings vs Eventbrite | |--------|------------|------------------|--------------------|-----------------------| | Gross Revenue | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | - | | Platform Fee | $5,090 (5.09%) | $0 (0%) | $0 (0%) | $5,090 | | Processing Fee | $3,200 (3.2%) | $3,200 (3.2%) | $2,000 (2%) | $0-$1,200 | | Total Fees | $8,290 (8.29%) | $3,200 (3.2%) | $2,000 (2%) | $5,090-$6,290 | | Net Revenue | $91,710 | $96,800 | $98,000 | $5,090-$6,290 | | Savings % | - | 61% | 76% | - |
You save $5,090-$6,290 per 1,000 tickets.
Event Scenario: 5,000 Tickets at $50 Each
| Metric | Eventbrite | WebMobi (Stripe) | WebMobi (Razorpay) | Savings vs Eventbrite | |--------|------------|------------------|--------------------|-----------------------| | Gross Revenue | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | - | | Platform Fee | $12,700 (5.08%) | $0 (0%) | $0 (0%) | $12,700 | | Processing Fee | $8,750 (3.5%) | $8,750 (3.5%) | $5,000 (2%) | $0-$3,750 | | Total Fees | $21,450 (8.58%) | $8,750 (3.5%) | $5,000 (2%) | $12,700-$16,450 | | Net Revenue | $228,550 | $241,250 | $245,000 | $12,700-$16,450 | | Savings % | - | 59% | 77% | - |
You save $12,700-$16,450 per 5,000 tickets.
Event Scenario: 10,000 Tickets at $25 Each
| Metric | Eventbrite | WebMobi (Stripe) | WebMobi (Razorpay) | Savings vs Eventbrite | |--------|------------|------------------|--------------------|-----------------------| | Gross Revenue | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | - | | Platform Fee | $24,650 (9.86%) | $0 (0%) | $0 (0%) | $24,650 | | Processing Fee | $10,250 (4.1%) | $10,250 (4.1%) | $5,000 (2%) | $0-$5,250 | | Total Fees | $34,900 (13.96%) | $10,250 (4.1%) | $5,000 (2%) | $24,650-$29,900 | | Net Revenue | $215,100 | $239,750 | $245,000 | $24,650-$29,900 | | Savings % | - | 71% | 86% | - |
You save $24,650-$29,900 per 10,000 tickets.
Notice: Eventbrite fees are higher on low-priced tickets (fixed $1.59 per ticket hurts more).
ROI Examples: Real-World Savings
Annual Tech Conference (2,000 attendees, $299 ticket)
Eventbrite fees:
- Gross: $598,000
- Platform fee: $24,080
- Processing fee: $17,642
- Total fees: $41,722 (6.98%)
- Net: $556,278
WebMobi + Stripe:
- Gross: $598,000
- Platform fee: $0
- Processing fee: $17,942
- Total fees: $17,942 (3%)
- Net: $580,058
Savings: $23,780 per event (57% reduction)
Yearly: If you run this event annually for 5 years ā $118,900 saved
Corporate Training (500 attendees, $499 ticket)
Eventbrite fees:
- Gross: $249,500
- Platform fee: $9,525
- Processing fee: $7,385
- Total fees: $16,910 (6.78%)
- Net: $232,590
WebMobi + Stripe:
- Gross: $249,500
- Platform fee: $0
- Processing fee: $7,385
- Total fees: $7,385 (2.96%)
- Net: $242,115
Savings: $9,525 per event (56% reduction)
Quarterly events: 4 events/year ā $38,100 saved annually
Music Festival (10,000 attendees, $150 ticket)
Eventbrite fees:
- Gross: $1,500,000
- Platform fee: $68,400
- Processing fee: $46,500
- Total fees: $114,900 (7.66%)
- Net: $1,385,100
WebMobi + Razorpay (India):
- Gross: $1,500,000
- Platform fee: $0
- Processing fee: $30,000 (2%)
- Total fees: $30,000 (2%)
- Net: $1,470,000
Savings: $84,900 per event (74% reduction)
This is enough to hire 2-3 full-time event staff.
Hosted Payment Page Features
Secure Checkout Experience
What attendees see:
- Click "Register" on event page
- Fill registration form (name, email, etc.)
- Choose ticket type (Early Bird, Regular, VIP)
- Click "Proceed to Payment"
- Hosted payment page loads (Stripe or Razorpay)
- Enter card details (SSL encrypted)
- Complete payment (3D Secure if required)
- Instant confirmation + QR code ticket emailed
Security:
Payment Methods Supported
Stripe (Global):
- Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Bank transfers (ACH in USA, SEPA in Europe)
- Buy Now Pay Later (Klarna, Afterpay)
Razorpay (India):
- Credit/debit cards (all Indian and international cards)
- UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm)
- Wallets (Paytm, PhonePe, Mobikwik, Freecharge)
- Net banking (HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis, etc.)
- EMI (cardless EMI, card EMI)
Refund Management
Full refunds:
- Organizer initiates refund in dashboard
- Money returns to attendee's original payment method
- Stripe: 5-10 business days
- Razorpay: 5-7 business days
- Processing fees refunded (Stripe/Razorpay policy)
Partial refunds:
- Refund $50 of a $100 ticket (e.g., if attendee attended Day 1 but not Day 2)
- Remaining balance kept by organizer
Automated refunds:
- Event cancelled ā mass refund with 1 click
- WebMobi handles refund emails and notifications
Why Payment Integration Starts at Tier 3
Tier 1-2: Hosted Payment Pages (2.9% + $0.30)
Includes:
- All tiers get hosted payment pages
- WebMobi processes payments on your behalf
- 7-day payouts via bank transfer
- Perfect for small events (3-10 events/month)
Why this works for Tier 1-2:
- Faster setup (no Stripe/Razorpay account needed)
- Still cheaper than Eventbrite (2.9% vs 8.29%)
- Good for testing WebMobi before upgrading
Tier 3+: Direct Stripe/Razorpay (0% platform fee)
Why Tier 3+ only:
- Direct payment integration requires technical setup and support
- Higher tiers (25-100 events/month) benefit most from 0% fees
- Tier 3+ users typically process $50K-$500K/year (significant savings)
Savings example (Tier 3 user):
- 25 events/year, $5,000 average revenue per event = $125,000/year
- Eventbrite fees: $10,362/year
- WebMobi + Stripe: $4,000/year
- Savings: $6,362/year (covers Tier 3 upgrade cost of $339 + $6,023 profit)
ROI on Tier 3 upgrade:
- Tier 3 costs $339 (vs Tier 2 at $189)
- Difference: $150
- Fee savings: $6,362/year
- ROI: 4,241% (payback in first 3 events)
Frequently Asked Questions
Payment Integration Questions
Q: Which payment processor should I choose - Stripe or Razorpay? A:
- Stripe: Global events, USD/EUR/GBP, international attendees
- Razorpay: Events in India, INR pricing, Indian attendees, UPI/wallets
Q: Can I use both Stripe and Razorpay? A: Yes! Configure both and choose per event. Use Stripe for international events, Razorpay for India events.
Q: Do I need a business account for Stripe/Razorpay? A: Personal accounts work, but business accounts offer better features (invoicing, team access, expense tracking).
Q: How long does Stripe/Razorpay setup take? A: Stripe: 5-10 minutes. Razorpay: 10-15 minutes (requires KYC verification for India compliance).
Fee Questions
Q: Are there any hidden fees with WebMobi? A: No. 0% platform fees, 0% transaction fees, 0% revenue sharing. You pay only Stripe/Razorpay processing fees (2-3%).
Q: What if I'm in Tier 1 or 2 - do I still get 0% fees? A: Tier 1-2 uses hosted payment pages (2.9% + $0.30, same as Stripe standard). Tier 3+ gets direct integration (0% platform fee, only processor fees).
Q: Does WebMobi take a cut of refunds? A: No. Refunds return 100% to attendees (Stripe/Razorpay may refund processing fees depending on their policy).
Payout Questions
Q: How fast do I get paid? A:
- Stripe: 2 days (USA), 3-7 days (international)
- Razorpay: 1 day standard, 30 minutes instant (extra 25p fee)
- Hosted pages (Tier 1-2): 7 days
Q: Can I get paid immediately? A: Razorpay Instant Payouts (30 min) available for Tier 3+ users in India. Stripe Instant Payouts (1-2 hours) available in USA (additional 1% fee).
Q: What if my Stripe/Razorpay account has issues? A: WebMobi alerts you immediately. You can switch to hosted payment pages temporarily until resolved.
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Last Updated: October 2025 Next Review: Quarterly pricing updates