What is TryBooking?
TryBooking provides a comprehensive event ticketing solution designed specifically for community organizations across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The platform enables event organizers to sell tickets online, manage bookings, and handle registrations for events ranging from small gatherings to large festivals.
The system features transparent pricing with no hidden costs, lock-in contracts, or tiered feature limitations. All platform capabilities are available at no extra cost, including custom seating plans, entry scanning software, multi-user accounts, and integration with payment processors like Stripe. Free events incur no charges, making it accessible for community-focused activities.
Features
- Transparent Pricing: Low, simple pricing with no hidden costs or lock-in contracts
- Free for Free Events: No charges for organizing free community events
- Local Support: Ongoing customer support via email, phone, and live chat
- Comprehensive Features: Full access to all platform capabilities including custom seating plans and scanning software
- Data Privacy: Secure, encrypted data storage in Australia with no third-party data sharing
- Payment Processing: Accepts credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay with low processing fees
Use Cases
- Selling tickets for community events and festivals
- Managing registrations for school activities and sporting clubs
- Organizing charity fundraisers and donation campaigns
- Hosting theater performances and dance recitals
- Running association meetings and conferences
- Managing tourism events and wellness workshops
FAQs
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What ticketing service fees does TryBooking charge?
For paid events in Australia: 50c ticket fee (or 15c for tickets $5 or less) charged to buyer, plus 2.5% processing fee charged to organizer by default. Free events have no fees. -
Is TryBooking free for free events?
Yes, TryBooking supports communities by allowing organizers to create free events on the platform at no cost. -
How do I pass on or absorb TryBooking fees?
By default, organizers pay processing fees and buyers pay ticket fees, but this can be changed in account settings to apply to all events. -
Do you offer discounts for small ticket value items?
Yes, ticket fees are reduced to $0.15 plus 2.5% processing fee for items valued at $5.00 or less. -
Is TryBooking secure?
Yes, TryBooking is PCI compliant with HTTPS encryption, data stored on secure servers in Australia, and does not store full credit card numbers.
