# Free Fundraising Software For Your Organization

Our Flexible Fee pricing allows you to decide who pays. Most attendees opt to cover fees, making our platform FREE for your organization. With a 4.5% platform fee we continue to be the most affordable fundraising platform for events of any size.

## Fees Calculator

- **Amount you expect to raise**
- **Number of guests you expect**
- **% of cash donation transactions** (versus credit card donations)
- **Who pays the fees?**
  - 3.5% Credit Card Transaction Fees - Attendees (plus $.30 per transaction)
  - 4.5% Platform Fees - Attendees

- **Will you need...**
  - Phone/email support leading up to your event? (Yes/No)
  - Remote support on the day of your event? (Yes/No)
  - Onsite support staff on the day of your event? (Yes/No)

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Free

[Create your event](https://manager.event.gives/)

Event Success Coaching  
User-Friendly Registration  
Speedy Check In Flow  
Mobile Bidding  
Powerful Ticketing  
Seamless Donations

**Note:** This is not a quote. Estimation based on past events.

Compare with other platforms:

### Competitor Pricing Comparison

| Platform            | Plan                     | Features                            | Price   |
|---------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------|
| [OneCause](https://event.gives/our-blog/onecause-pricing-vs-event-gives-fees) | Professional Plan      | Support $$, Limited Streaming Features | $4,753  |
| [Greater Giving](https://www.galapricing.com/blog/greater-giving-pricing)   | Event + Plan          | No Check In Scanner, Limited Raffle Capabilities | $3,575  |
| [GiveSmart](https://event.gives/our-blog/event-gives-vs-givesmart-pricing)  | Expert Plan           | No Check In Scanner, Limited Streaming Features | $5,999  |
| [Givergy](https://event.gives/our-blog/givergy-pricing-vs-event-gives-fees) | One-Off Campaign       | Limited Managers/Users, Limited streaming features | $3,095  |
| [GiveButter](https://event.gives/our-blog/event-gives-vs-givebutter)       | Peer-to-Peer Plan      | No Sponsor Features, Very Limited Support | $1,300  |
| [Handbid](https://event.gives/our-blog/event-gives-vs-handbid-pricing)      | Single Event Plan      | No Check In Scanner, Limited Managers/Users | $2,796  |
| [EventBrite](https://event.gives/platform-pricing#)                          | Flex Plan             | No Sponsor Features, No Auction or Event Features | $3,593  |
| [Classy](https://event.gives/our-blog/classy-pricing-vs-event-gives)       | Pro + Live Plan       | 5 Year Contract, Very Limited Support | $9,480  |
| [Auctria](https://event.gives/our-blog/auctria-pricing-vs-event-gives-fees) | Diamond + Launch Plan  | Limited Donation Features, Very Limited Support | $2,410  |

\*All competitor pricing is pulled from [galapricing.com](https://galapricing.com/) and is subject to change.

A great platform at a great price point! It was super user-friendly and had all of the tools we needed. I loved the ability to send text message updates, things were great during attendee checkout, and our website was good-looking.”  
*Kira Cosio, Associate Director of Donor Engagement, CASA of Santa Barbara County*

## FAQs

### Why Flexible Fees?
We listened to your feedback. Flexible Fees pricing means that you get to decide who pays the fees. Most event organizers choose to pass on this fee to their attendees, resulting in a FREE event for your organization!

### How do I change my Payment Settings?
You can edit your Payment Settings in the 'Advanced' tab of your manager portal.

### Does my organization have to cover the fee if my attendees choose not to?
Yes. If your attendee does not cover the optional fee, your organization will be responsible for covering it. Select "Attendees pay fees" in your Payment Settings to require your attendees to cover the fees.

### What are the default Payment Settings?
When you create your event, the default Payment Settings will be "Attendees pay fees" on both credit card and platform fees. To change these settings, see Payment Settings on the 'Advanced' tab.