More of every ticket goes to your cause
Your gala or fundraiser should raise money, not spend it on software fees and a stack of tools. Planadar runs registration, sponsors, your event website, and check-in in one place — with 0% platform fees on paid plans.
No credit card required. Free to start.
Sound familiar?
- Eventbrite takes a cut of every ticket, so a chunk of what your gala raises never reaches the cause.
- The website, the ticketing, the sponsor list, and the seating chart all live in different tools.
- Board members and sponsors want reports, and you're building them by hand from exports.
- The team running it is small, mission-focused, and doesn't have budget for enterprise event software.
- The night of, you're checking guests in against a printed list and hoping the table assignments hold.
Everything your fundraiser needs, in one place
Tickets, tables & tiers
Sell individual tickets, full tables, and sponsor-level packages with custom registration forms — and keep 100% of the ticket price on paid plans (0% platform fees).
Sponsors & recognition
Publish sponsor packages, collect and approve sponsor requests, and show sponsor income in your event's live Profit & Loss.
Raffles & prize draws
Raise more with paid fundraising raffles — sell entries online, draw a random winner in one click, and notify them automatically. Available to verified 501(c)(3) organizers; free prize draws are open to everyone.
A branded event website
A drag-and-drop page with your nonprofit's branding, the story of your cause, and a Register button — on your own subdomain or custom domain.
Check-in for the big night
QR-code check-in and a live attendance view, so your volunteers greet guests by name instead of scanning a paper list.
Email your supporters
Send invitations, reminders, and thank-yous to everyone who registered, with open and click tracking — no separate email tool.
Board-ready budget & P&L
A live budget and Profit & Loss that fuses real ticket and sponsor revenue with your costs, plus an AI post-event report you can hand to the board.
Planadar vs Eventbrite
Eventbrite is easy to start with, but its per-ticket fees add up fast on a fundraiser — money that should go to your mission.
| Eventbrite | Planadar | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket fees | A fee on every ticket sold | 0% platform fees on paid plans |
| Event website | A basic listing page | Branded, drag-and-drop site with your story |
| Sponsors | Not built for it | Packages, requests, and income in your P&L |
| Raffles | Not offered | Paid fundraising raffles for verified 501(c)(3)s |
| Tables & group orders | Basic multi-ticket | Tables, tiers, and custom forms |
| Reporting | Exports you assemble | Live budget, P&L, and an AI post-event report |
| Getting started | Free to list | Free to start, then transparent plans |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best event software for nonprofit fundraisers?
The best fit for most nonprofits running a gala or fundraiser is an all-in-one platform that keeps ticketing, sponsors, an event website, check-in, and reporting in one place while charging as little as possible in fees. Planadar does this starting free, with 0% platform ticketing fees on paid plans, so more of every ticket reaches your cause instead of a platform's cut.
How does Planadar reduce the fees on a fundraiser?
On paid plans, Planadar charges 0% platform ticketing fees — you keep the full ticket price (standard payment-processor fees from Stripe still apply, as they do everywhere). On a gala where ticket prices are high, avoiding a per-ticket platform cut can keep a meaningful amount with your cause.
Can Planadar sell tables and sponsor packages for a gala?
Yes. You can create ticket tiers for individual seats, full tables, and sponsor levels, each with its own custom registration form, and publish sponsor packages that supporters can request. Sponsor income flows into your event's live Profit & Loss.
Does Planadar have a board-ready report after the event?
Yes. Planadar gives you a live budget and Profit & Loss that combines real ticket and sponsor revenue with your costs, plus an AI-generated post-event report summarizing attendance, revenue, and outcomes that you can share with your board.
Can I run a raffle to raise money at my event?
Yes. Verified 501(c)(3) organizers can run paid fundraising raffles — sell entries online, then draw a random winner in one click and Planadar emails them automatically. Because selling raffle tickets is legally restricted to registered charities in most US states, paid raffles require a verified nonprofit profile; free prize draws and giveaways are available to every organizer.
Is Planadar free for nonprofits?
Planadar has a free plan you can run real events on, and paid plans add higher capacity and 0% platform ticketing fees. See the pricing page for current plans and attendee limits.
Raise more at your next event
Free to start. No credit card, no sales call. Bring your existing event and we'll help you move it over.
