You worked for it. You promoted the event, you ran the ads, you pounded the pavement, and you built a list of fans who actually want to hear from you. So, let me ask you a question: Why on earth are you paying a monthly subscription just to send them an email?
It sounds crazy when you say it out loud, doesn't it? But that is exactly what the "big guys" in the ticketing industry are doing. They call it "Marketing Tools" or "Boost." We call it a MARKETING TAX. And at MainGate Tickets, we think it’s time to stop the madness.
If you’re using a platform like Eventbrite, you’ve probably noticed something shifting. It’s not just about the ticket fees anymore. Now, they want to get into your pocket every single month with a subscription model.
Let’s look at the numbers. If you want to send more than 250 marketing emails a day (which is basically nothing if you’re running a real event), you have to pony up. We’re talking $15, $50, or even $100 PER MONTH just to reach the people who already gave you their permission to contact them!
Think about that. You’ve already paid them a service fee for every ticket sold. Now, they want a "Pro" subscription fee just to let you use your own data. It’s like buying a car and then having the dealership charge you a monthly fee just to use the radio. NO THANK YOU.
At MainGate, we believe in a very simple concept: YOU OWN YOUR LIST.
When someone buys a ticket to your festival, your museum, or your comedy show, they are your customer. Not ours. We are just the engine under the hood making sure the transaction is smooth and the entry is fast.
We don’t believe in "gating" your success behind a monthly paywall. You shouldn’t have to "Strike while the iron is hot" only to realize you’ve hit an arbitrary daily email limit. That’s not a partnership; that’s a limitation.
We didn't build MainGate to be just another "ticketing platform." We built it to be a disruptor. We looked at the high fees and the complex subscriptions of the industry giants and decided to do the opposite.
How simple? ONE DOLLAR.
Our fee structure is a flat $1 per ticket. That’s it. No hidden "marketing tiers," no monthly subscriptions to access "advanced features," and absolutely no surprises when you check your bank statement.
Check out our Pricing Page and see for yourself. We keep it transparent because we want you to keep your profit.
The big platforms love to talk about "Event Discovery." They claim their high fees and subscriptions pay for an algorithm that helps people find your event. But let’s be real: who is doing the heavy lifting? YOU ARE.
You’re the one posting on social media. You’re the one printing flyers. You’re the one building the community. Why pay a premium for a "discovery" engine that often just promotes your competitors' events right next to yours?
Imagine that! You pay a monthly "Boost" fee, and the platform uses its "algorithm" to show a "Related Event" (from another organizer) on your event page. Talk about a slap in the face!
We focus on the tools that actually matter for your bottom line. We’re NOT built on WordPress, which means our platform is robust, secure, and lightning-fast.
When your guests show up, you don’t need a complicated marketing suite: you need ALL-IN SCANNING. You need to get people through the gates 4-5 times faster than the other guys. You need to be in the driver’s seat.
Our event management tools are built for the real world:
How simple is that?
You know what the best marketing tool is? CASH FLOW.
When you have your money in your pocket, you can buy more ads, hire better talent, or upgrade your venue. Waiting weeks for a payout after your event is over is a relic of the past.
With MainGate, we focus on FAST PAYOUTS. We want you to have your revenue quickly so you can keep the momentum going. While the "Goliaths" are busy calculating your monthly subscription tier, we’re busy making sure your funds are hitting your account.
We aren't here to play games with your data or your wallet. Our Features are designed to solve the problems event organizers actually face: not to create new ways to charge you fees.
Whether you’re running a Zoo, a Museum, a Touring Exhibit, or a local Beer Fest, you deserve a partner who respects your hustle. You shouldn't have to be a tech genius or a math major to figure out how much you're actually making.
MAXIMIZE your profit. MINIMIZE your stress. ELIMINATE the marketing tax.
Stop "renting" your audience. Stop paying a subscription to email people you already know. It’s time to move to a platform that values transparency as much as you do.
MainGate Tickets is built for the organizers who are tired of being nickeled and dimed. We’re built for the schools, the ministries, the festival directors, and the small business owners who want to get back to doing what they love: HOSTING AMAZING EVENTS.
The choice is simple. You can keep paying for "Boosts" and "Pros" and "Daily Limits," or you can join the $1 Revolution.
Pass the Buck! Let the ticket buyer pay the tiny $1 fee, and you take home 100% of your ticket price. No monthly bills. No email limits. No nonsense.
Start Creating Your Event Today! It takes less than five minutes to get set up. Your fans: and your bank account( will thank you!)
