The Ticketstripe Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Ticketstripe in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Ticketstripe
The Insider’s Guide
Ticketing and donations for community and nonprofit events
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among event ticketing platforms, read from Ticketstripe’s own pages.
Made by Ticketstripe · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Ticketstripe’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Ticketstripe’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 49 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade
Ticketstripe is an event ticketing and fundraising platform aimed at community organizers and nonprofits. Organizers connect their own Stripe or PayPal account, sell tickets and take donations, and check people in with a mobile box office app. The service fee is charged per ticket and can be passed on to the buyer.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Ticketstripe, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and you must connect a Stripe or PayPal account before paid tickets work.
- 1
Best for community and nonprofit tickets with donations
Buyers pay that fee by default, but Stripe or PayPal charge their own fees on top, and the vendor names no native phone app.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Ticket types and bundles
Unlimited ticket types, including early bird, VIP, pay-what-you-wish tickets and bundles such as tables or sponsor packages.
- 4
Donations beside tickets
Add flexible or suggested donation amounts, or a donation attached to admission, on the same checkout.
- 5
Your own payment account
Payments run through the organizer's Stripe or PayPal account, with cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Klarna as listed on the vendor's pages.
- 6
A 2.6 GPA, above 49 of 79
That is against the other event ticketing platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
The plain part of Ticketstripe you could make: qR codes and reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Ticketstripe at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Ticketstripe
- Category
- Event Ticketing
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for community and nonprofit tickets with donations
Ticketstripe sells tickets and donations through your own Stripe or PayPal account, with no subscription and a fee of 2% + 99 cents per ticket. Buyers pay that fee by default, but Stripe or PayPal charge their own fees on top, and the vendor names no native phone app.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | 2% + 99 cents per ticket with no monthly fee, plus Stripe or PayPal processing on top. That sits in the middle of the category, and the reduced nonprofit rate could not be read. |
| Free plan and trial | B | No plan to pay for: free, comped and cash tickets carry no fee, so a free event costs nothing. There is no free plan as such. |
| Features | B | Ticket types, bundles, donations, shared tickets, box office, check-in and live reporting. No gap shows in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and you must connect a Stripe or PayPal account before paid tickets work. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, with Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Klarna. Box office and check-in are described as mobile, but no app is named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Ticketstripe is for
- Fits if you run a nonprofit or community event and want donations at checkout
- Works for organizers who want the buyer to pay the fee
Who it is not for
- Watch out: Stripe or PayPal processing fees are charged on top of 2% + 99 cents
- Not for you if you can't connect a Stripe or PayPal account, as paid sales need one
- Tight if you expect a nonprofit rate, since the reduced figures weren't readable on the page
- Skip it if you want a named iOS or Android app, because none is listed
Good to know
Good for
- Nonprofits and charities selling tickets with donations
- Community groups that want no monthly fee
- Organizers who want the buyer to pay the service fee
Worth knowing
- The fee is 2% + 99¢ per ticket sold; Stripe or PayPal processing fees are charged on top.
- A reduced nonprofit fee exists, but the nonprofit figures could not be read from the page text.
- The vendor lists no native iOS or Android app by name; box office and check-in are described as mobile.
- Needs a connected Stripe or PayPal account before paid tickets can be sold.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
1
plan
Ticketstripe is a paid product.
That sits in the middle of the category, and the reduced nonprofit rate could not be read.
Regular fees
$0
No subscription. 2% + 99¢ per ticket sold; free, comped and cash tickets carry no fee. Fees are paid by the buyer by default.
Read from ticketstripe.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Nonprofit
Reduced fees for nonprofits
The pricing page points nonprofit and charitable organizations to a separate nonprofit fee schedule with reduced pricing.
Stated on ticketstripe.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Ticketing and donations for community and nonprofit events. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, qR codes, ticketing.
Ticket types, bundles, donations, shared tickets, box office, check-in and live reporting.
- Ticket types and bundles
- Unlimited ticket types, including early bird, VIP, pay-what-you-wish tickets and bundles such as tables or sponsor packages.
- Donations beside tickets
- Add flexible or suggested donation amounts, or a donation attached to admission, on the same checkout.
- Your own payment account
- Payments run through the organizer's Stripe or PayPal account, with cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Klarna as listed on the vendor's pages.
- Shared tickets
- Group, table or sponsor buyers can send tickets by text or email so each guest enters their own details when claiming.
- Box office and check-in
- Add several box office and check-in users, scan digital or printed tickets, and sell at the door by card, cash or wallet.
- Live reporting
- Track sales channels, review orders as they arrive, and segment and export customer data.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Klarna
Ticketstripe is made by Ticketstripe.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
49/79
Other event ticketing platforms it is graded above
Ticketstripe's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 49 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 43 of 79) and worst on ease of use (C, above 4).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 80 event ticketing platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Ticketstripe’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 79
- BFree plan and trialAbove 43 of 79
- BFeaturesAbove 30 of 79
- CEase of useAbove 4 of 79
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 of 79
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Ticketstripe you could make: qR codes and reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
What you could make
- QR codes and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
- It plugs into other products, Stripe, PayPal and Apple Pay among them.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Ticketstripe’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
TicketSpice, Zeffy, TicketLeap, Eventbrite and Humanitix
The 5 tools Ticketstripe is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
TicketSpice
Free
Ticketing for events and attractions at a flat 99¢ per ticket.
- TicketSpice has a free plan. Ticketstripe does not.
- Only TicketSpice lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ticketstripe also covers qR codes.
- 3.2GPA
Zeffy
Free
Free event ticketing and fundraising for nonprofits.
- Zeffy has a free plan. Ticketstripe does not.
- Only Zeffy lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ticketstripe also covers reports and qR codes.
- 2.8GPA
TicketLeap
Free
Self-service ticketing with fees buyers can cover in full.
- TicketLeap has a free plan. Ticketstripe does not.
- Only TicketLeap lists iOS and Android apps.
- TicketLeap also covers email campaigns.
- 3.0GPA
Eventbrite
Free plan · from $15/mo
Ticketing and event marketplace, with fees usually paid by buyers.
- Eventbrite has a free plan. Ticketstripe does not.
- Only Eventbrite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ticketstripe also covers qR codes.
- 3.0GPA
Humanitix
Free
Event ticketing run as a charity that gives its profits away.
- Humanitix has a free plan. Ticketstripe does not.
- Only Humanitix lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ticketstripe also covers qR codes.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Ticketstripe free?
No. Ticketstripe is a paid product.
How much does Ticketstripe cost?
Ticketstripe lists one plan. Regular fees: $0.
What platforms does Ticketstripe work on?
Ticketstripe is available on Web.
Does Ticketstripe offer any discounts?
Ticketstripe publicly lists the following: Reduced fees for nonprofits.
Does Ticketstripe have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Ticketstripe is listed for Web.
Does Ticketstripe have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Ticketstripe is listed for Web.
Is Ticketstripe open source?
Ticketstripe is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Ticketstripe integrate with?
Ticketstripe's listing names Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Klarna.
Who makes Ticketstripe?
Ticketstripe is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Ticketstripe?
The closest alternatives to Ticketstripe in our directory are TicketSpice, Zeffy, TicketLeap, Eventbrite and Humanitix.
How does Ticketstripe compare with other event ticketing platforms?
Ticketstripe's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 49 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 11.
Could I make my own version of Ticketstripe?
The plain part of Ticketstripe you could make: qR codes and reports. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Ticketstripe’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Ticketstripe's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Ticketstripe. Prices change, so check ticketstripe.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Ticketstripe, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/ticketstripe
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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