💲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