Two Ways to Grow Your Business
Choose the perfect plan for your needs. Start free with business listings or host events at no monthly cost!
Business Listings
- Up to 5 business listings
- Up to 20 photos per listing
- Pay-per-lead marketplace
- Reply to customer reviews
- Hide/remove reviews
- No ads on your listings
- Priority placement in search
- Weekly email analytics
- Unified inbox (SMS + forms)
- Automated review requests
- Local promotions system
Cancel anytime
Event Hosting
Pay only when tickets sell
Auto-Approved: Events go live instantly, subject to community guidelines.
- Create unlimited events
- Multiple ticket types per event
- Stripe payment processing
- Revenue tracking & analytics
- Event page views & clicks
- 40%+ cheaper than Eventbrite
No monthly fees • Free events = $0
ValleyFinder vs Eventbrite: Cost Breakdown
We're significantly cheaper, especially for community events and local shows
| Ticket Price | ValleyFinder Total Fee | Eventbrite Total Fee | You Save Per Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
$10 per ticket | $1.59 Stripe: $0.59 VF Fee: $1.00 | $2.50 ~2.9% + $0.99 + processing | $0.91 (36% savings) |
$25 per ticket | $3.03 Stripe: $1.03 VF Fee: $2.00 | $3.75 ~2.9% + $0.99 + processing | $0.72 (19% savings) |
$50 per ticket | $4.75 Stripe: $1.75 VF Fee: $3.00 | $5.50 ~2.9% + $0.99 + processing | $0.75 (14% savings) |
$75 per ticket | $6.48 Stripe: $2.48 VF Fee: $4.00 | $7.25 ~2.9% + $0.99 + processing | $0.77 (11% savings) |
$100 per ticket | $8.20 Stripe: $3.20 VF Fee: $5.00 | $9.00 ~2.9% + $0.99 + processing | $0.80 (9% savings) |
ValleyFinder Fee Structure
- • Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket
- • ValleyFinder: $1-$5 based on ticket price
- • No monthly fees
- • No setup costs
Eventbrite Fee Structure
- • ~2.9% service fee
- • $0.99 per ticket
- • Additional payment processing fees
- • Higher costs at lower price points
💡 Example: For a $25 ticket, you save $0.72 per ticket. If you sell 100 tickets, that's $72 in savings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Business Listings
What's the difference between Free and Business plans?
Free plan includes 1 listing with 2 photos and basic review responses. Business plan ($85/month) includes up to 5 listings, 20 photos each, unified inbox, analytics, review management, and more.
Can I upgrade from Free to Business later?
Yes! You can upgrade anytime. Your existing listing will be preserved, and you'll get access to all Business features immediately.
Can I hide reviews on the Free plan?
No, the Free plan allows you to respond to reviews but not hide or remove them. The Business plan includes full review management capabilities.
How does the unified inbox work?
All customer messages from your contact forms and SMS are consolidated into one inbox. Reply directly from your dashboard via email or SMS. Available on Business plan only.
Event Hosting
How does event approval work?
All events are automatically approved when you create them, subject to our terms and conditions, community guidelines, and content policies. We reserve the right to review and remove events that violate our policies. Simply sign up and start creating events!
When do I pay fees?
You only pay fees when tickets are sold. There's no monthly fee, no setup cost, and no charge for free events. Fees are deducted from ticket sales automatically.
How are fees calculated?
Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket. ValleyFinder adds $1-$5 based on ticket price ($1 for $5-$20, $2 for $21-$50, etc.). This is typically 40% cheaper than Eventbrite.
Can I host free events?
Yes! Free events have no fees. You only pay when you sell paid tickets.