# How Our Pricing Compares

### Overview

When organizing a raffle fundraiser, choosing the right platform can make a significant difference to your bottom line. Let's analyze the costs for raising $10,000 through different methods.

### 📊 Cost Comparison Table

| Cost Type       | RaffleLink (5.5%) | RaffleTix (+6.2%) | Paper Tickets |
| --------------- | ----------------- | ----------------- | ------------- |
| Activation Fee  | $39               | $0                | $0            |
| Card Fees       | $440              | $496              | $0            |
| Cash Sales Fees | $0                | $124              | $0            |
| Labor Costs     | Minimal           | Minimal           | \~$1,500      |
| **Total Cost**  | **$479**          | **$620**          | **$1500**     |

### 📈 Detailed Platform Analysis

#### 🌟 RaffleLink ($479 Total)

* **Platform Fee**: 5.5% on card transactions only
* **Activation**: One-time $39 fee
* **Cash Sales**: Always FREE
* **Labor**: Minimal thanks to digital automation
* **Features**:
  * Modern digital platform
  * Hybrid ticket options (digital + paper)
  * Professional support included
  * Automated compliance

#### 🎟️ RaffleTix ($620 Total)

* **Platform Fee**: 6.2% + 30 cents/tx on all transactions
* **Activation**: No fee
* **Cash Sales**: +6.2% fee applies
* **Labor**: Minimal digital management
* **Features**:
  * Digital platform
  * Higher transaction fees
  * Fees on cash sales
  * No hybrid raffles

#### 📝 Traditional Paper ($1,500 Total)

* **Platform Fee**: None
* **Hidden Costs**:
  * Manual ticket management
  * Extensive administrative work
  * Compliance research time
  * Higher error risk
  * Physical ticket printing
  * Record keeping
* **Labor**: Significant time investment (\~$1,500 value)

### 💡 Key Takeaways

1. **RaffleLink** offers the lowest total cost at $479
2. **RaffleTix** costs 29% more than RaffleLink
3. **Paper tickets** cost 213% more than RaffleLink when accounting for labor

### ✨ Why RaffleLink Stands Out

* Lowest overall costs
* Free cash sales processing
* Modern digital platform
* Reduced administrative work
* Professional support
* Flexible hybrid options


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