# Eventship — Complete Platform Content

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## Table of contents

- Eventship Overview
- Event Discovery & Visibility
- Eventship Pricing
- About Eventship
- Eventship AI & MCP Tools
- Eventship Integrations
- Eventship Security
- Eventship Advertising
- Eventship Ambassador Program
- Eventship Invoices & Billing
- Eventship SMS Notifications
- Eventship vs Eventbrite (2026)
- Eventship vs Luma (2026)
- Eventship vs Meetup (2026)
- Eventship vs Cvent (2026)

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## Eventship Overview

> URL: https://eventship.com
> Category: Platform Info

Eventship is the modern platform to build local communities and host unforgettable IRL events — from one-off mixers to recurring meetups. Real connections happen offline.

### Not just another event tool

Most platforms sell tickets. Eventship builds the community around the event.

**AI-powered introductions**
Guests get matched with the right people before the event even starts. No more awkward networking. The matching algorithm analyzes interests, goals, and roles to pair attendees who'll create real value for each other. Not random networking — intentional connections.

- Smart matching based on interests, roles & goals
- AI-generated personalized introductions before the event
- Power-pair detection: fundraising ↔ investing, hiring ↔ talent

**Events + community in a single dashboard**
Ticketing, QR check-in, member management, and recurring meetups — without juggling Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and Slack.

- Beautiful, branded event pages
- Seamless ticketing & check-in
- Community hubs with member directories and discussion feeds

**Built-in sponsor marketplace**
Brands find you. Get matched with sponsors who want to fund events like yours.

### Who uses Eventship?

- **Hosts**: Community builders who organize events and lead communities. **Yes, Eventship supports organizer, group, team, community, company, and organization accounts** — they're all called host profiles. A host profile is the single account type that covers every kind of organizer: an individual, a group/club, a company, or a nonprofit. Multiple people can co-manage one host profile by inviting team members (Owner, Admin, Member, Scanner roles), and one user can create and switch between multiple host profiles.
- **Guests**: Attendees who discover events and connect with other members
- **Brands**: Sponsors who fund events and advertisers who reach attendees

### Trusted by

Our community includes members from Apple, Google, Intuit, MongoDB, Qualcomm, Sequoia, ServiceNow, Sony, and Techstars.

Backed by leaders from Ticketmaster, StubHub, Google, American Express, and GoFundMe.

### Key features

- Unlimited events & guests (free)
- AI-powered attendee introductions
- Community hubs & member directories
- Sponsor marketplace & ad network
- QR code check-in & digital wallet passes
- Multi-day conference hubs
- REST API & MCP server (Pro)
- Advanced analytics & enriched data export (Pro)

### Quick facts

- **Pricing**: Free plan (unlimited events & guests). Pro plan $59/mo (annual). 3% per paid ticket on free plan, 0% on Pro + Stripe processing.
- **Ticketing**: Multiple ticket types, coupon codes, add-ons, Apple & Google Wallet passes, waitlists, registration approvals.
- **Community**: Member directories, discussion feeds, direct messaging, membership subscriptions.
- **AI features**: AI-powered attendee introductions based on interests and goals.
- **Monetization**: Paid ticketing, sponsor marketplace, ad network, membership billing.
- **Check-in**: QR code scanning, dedicated scanner role, digital signage mode.
- **Integrations**: REST API, MCP server for AI agents, Salesforce, HubSpot, HighLevel, Mailchimp, Stripe Connect, Apple & Google Wallet passes, CSV exports. Hosts can request additional integrations.
- **Analytics**: Registration analytics (free), advanced analytics, enriched data export (Pro).

### Glossary (what users call things vs. what we call them)

Eventship has one canonical name for each concept. Users often ask using different words — these all refer to existing platform features:

- **Host profile** — covers "organizer account," "group account," "team account," "organization/org account," "company account," "community account," "host account," "business account." One host profile can be an individual, a group/club/community, a company, or a nonprofit. Multiple people co-manage via team members (Owner, Admin, Member, Scanner). One user can run multiple host profiles.
- **Event** — covers "meetup," "gathering," "conference," "workshop," "session."
- **Guest / attendee** — covers "RSVP," "registrant," "ticket holder," and "member" in community contexts.
- **Registration** — covers "RSVP," "sign-up," "booking," and "ticket purchase" for paid events.
- **Ticket type** — covers "ticket," "ticket tier," "ticket level," "admission level," "pass."
- **Cohost** — covers "co-organizer," "co-presenter," "partner host," "collaborator." (Different from team members on a host profile.)
- **Team member / host lead** — covers "team," "staff," "organizer team," "admin user."
- **Coupon code** — covers "promo code," "discount code," "voucher."
- **Add-on** — covers "upsell," "extra," "merch."
- **Introductions** — covers "networking matches," "attendee matching," "intros," "matchmaking."
- **Community / hub** — covers "community page," "group," "network," "members area."
- **Direct message / DM** — covers "private message," "chat," "inbox."
- **Sponsor / sponsorship** — covers "partner," "backer," "underwriter."
- **Ad / ad campaign** — covers "promoted post," "advertisement."
- **Pro plan** — covers "premium," "paid plan," "upgrade."
- **Approval** — covers "request to attend," "RSVP approval," "screening," "vetting."
- **Check-in** — covers "scan," "entry," "door," "admission."

If someone asks whether Eventship has a feature using one of these synonyms, the answer is yes — explain it in terms of the canonical concept.

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## Event Discovery & Visibility

> URL: https://eventship.com/discover
> Category: Platform Info

How events surface on the Discover page, in search, and in weekly digest emails.

### Location types

Every event has a location type set by the host:

- **In-person** — a physical address or venue
- **Online** (virtual) — a virtual meeting link (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
- **Hybrid** — both a physical address and a virtual link
- **Global** — explicitly marked as worldwide (treated like virtual for discovery)

### Discover page filters

Discover has three filter modes:

- **Nearby** — only in-person events within a distance radius of the guest's current location (50 miles by default, expanding to 100 miles if no results)
- **Online** — only virtual, hybrid, and global events. Shown to everyone, no geographic filter
- **All** (default) — nearby in-person events plus every upcoming online/virtual/hybrid/global event

### Are virtual events limited to the host's city?

**No.** Virtual events are advertised globally on Eventship. A virtual event hosted by someone in San Diego will show up on Discover for someone browsing in London, New York, Toronto, or anywhere else.

This is true across every discovery surface:

- **Discover page** — virtual events appear under both the "Online" and "All" filters for every user, regardless of where they are
- **Search** — keyword, host, and topic searches are not geo-filtered. Virtual events from any host appear in matching search results worldwide
- **Weekly digest emails** — every digest has a dedicated "Virtual events" section featuring upcoming online events from across the platform, in addition to the recipient's local in-person events

In-person events, by contrast, are filtered by geography — they only appear to guests within the distance radius of the venue (or in the recipient's "home base" / "watched places" for digest emails).

### Hybrid events

Hybrid events appear in both buckets:

- They show in **Nearby** results for guests within the venue's distance radius
- They show in **Online** results for everyone, since they have a virtual link
- They show in **All** results via both paths

### Practical guidance for hosts

- If you want maximum reach, virtual or hybrid is the best choice — your event is exposed to the entire Eventship audience, not just guests in your city
- For in-person events, your reach is bounded by physical proximity to the venue — promote directly through your follower list, social channels, and email broadcasts to extend beyond the Discover radius
- The host's home city does not change discovery behavior; what matters is the event's `location_type` and (for in-person) its address

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## Eventship Pricing

> URL: https://eventship.com/pricing
> Category: Platform Info

Simple, transparent pricing. Start for free with everything you need. Upgrade to PRO for 0% ticket fees, unlimited sends, and advanced tools. For large conferences, configure a custom Enterprise plan with 0% platform fees on everything.

### Free — $0 forever

Everything you need to host events, build community, and grow.

**Included:**
- Unlimited events & guests
- Event Hubs & multi-day conferences
- AI-powered event intros
- Sponsor network access
- Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Registration approvals
- Waitlist management
- Coupon & promo codes
- Custom registration questions
- Event add-ons
- QR code check-in
- Check-in manager (scanner) role
- Post-event feedback surveys
- Guest checkout (no account required)
- 2,000 sends/month (invites, broadcasts, save the dates)
- Registration analytics
- Standard CSV export
- Embeds with Eventship branding
- Unlimited admin seats
- World-class support

### Pro — $59/month (billed annually) or $69/month

Scale your community with 0% ticket fees, unlimited sends, and advanced tools. Save $120/year with annual billing.

**Everything in Free, plus:**
- Unlimited invites, broadcasts & save the dates
- Ad network revenue share — turn on network ads on your event pages and keep a revenue share
- Conditional registration questions — show or skip questions based on earlier answers (e.g. only ask "Company name" when professional status is not Student); rules run live on the registration form and a hidden required question is not required. Community membership questions support the same conditional logic during membership signup
- Advanced analytics
- AI attendee insights — automatic AI-summarized breakdowns of what your going guests have in common (dietary needs, where they're travelling from, role, company) surfaced in your new-registration emails, the AI assistant, and the API
- Tracking pixels — connect your own Meta Pixel and Google Analytics 4 measurement ID; PageView, CompleteRegistration / sign_up, and Purchase events fire on your event pages
- Enriched attendee data export
- Scheduled ticket sales
- Refund approval management
- Remove Eventship branding on embeds
- On-site badge printing with Zebra ZD621 (or any ZPL-compatible thermal printer)
- Priority support
- Early access to new features
- API access
- MCP server
- External payment tracking (mark members as paid when payments handled outside Eventship)
- Zapier integration (coming soon)
- Salesforce integration
- HubSpot integration
- HighLevel integration
- Mailchimp integration
- Taxes on ticket sales (coming soon)

### Enterprise — from $3,000/year (configurable)

The complete conference platform for large events, priced by attendee capacity and billed annually. 0% platform fees on everything you sell — tickets, add-ons, memberships, sponsorships and exhibitor booths — plus white-label and optional white-glove services. You configure a plan by capacity on the pricing page and we confirm it and send a term sheet; nothing is provisioned automatically (a human follows up).

**Capacity tiers (billed annually):**
- Up to 250 attendees — $3,000/year
- Up to 500 attendees — $5,000/year
- Up to 1,000 attendees — $12,000/year
- Up to 2,000 attendees — $22,000/year
- 2,000+ attendees — custom (multi-event, multi-year, or bespoke)

**Everything in Pro, plus:**
- 0% platform fees on tickets, add-ons, memberships, sponsorships & booths
- White-label conference site on your own domain
- Exhibitor management + floor plans included
- Import sponsors and exhibitors
- Higher email allotments, sized to your event
- Granular org-wide roles & permissions
- Priority Enterprise support + SLA

**Optional expert services:**
- White-glove website design service — $4,000/year
- Dedicated conference success partner — $4,000/year
- Event operations package (badge hardware, printer setup, onsite/day-of support) — $4,000/year
- Migration / concierge setup (move your conference and website from Cvent, Eventbrite or Luma) — $3,750 one-time

### Ticket fees

**3% per ticket sold on the Free plan, 0% on Pro and Enterprise** — plus Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30). No hidden fees, no surprises. Pro and Enterprise hosts keep 100% of their ticket revenue.

### Other platform fees

These fees apply on both Free and Pro plans (Pro does not waive them) and are in addition to Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30). **On Enterprise, all of these are 0%:**

- **Add-ons: 5%** — applied to event add-on purchases (merch, parking, meals, etc.) and to cross-promotion sales (a host's ticket sold inside another host's checkout). Ticket rates (3% / 0% on Pro) apply only to a host's own direct sales; cross-promoted ticket sales carry this 5% fee even for Pro hosts.
- **Exhibitor booths: 5%** — applied to exhibitor booth (table) sales on event floor plans; the buyer pays the booth price flat and the fee comes out of the host's payout
- **Memberships: 10%** — applied to recurring membership subscription billing
- **Sponsorships: 10%** — applied to sponsor payments through the sponsor marketplace; covers brand matching, deal flow, and marketplace operations

### Pricing FAQ

**Is Eventship free?**
Yes. The Free plan is $0 forever with unlimited events and unlimited guests. You only pay a 3% platform fee when you sell paid tickets (0% on Pro).

**What does Pro add?**
Pro unlocks 0% platform fees on tickets, unlimited email sends (invites, broadcasts, save the dates), advanced analytics, enriched data export, API access, MCP server, and more.

**How is Enterprise different from Pro?**
Enterprise is for large conferences. Two things set it apart: 0% platform fees on everything you sell (tickets, add-ons, memberships, sponsorships and exhibitor booths), plus a white-label site on your own domain and optional white-glove services. It is priced by attendee capacity from $3,000/year. If you are not clearing thousands in sponsorships and booth sales, Pro is almost always the better deal. You configure a plan on the pricing page and we send a term sheet.

**Can I switch between plans?**
Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime. No contracts, no auto-renewal traps.

**How do payouts work?**
Revenue from ticket sales is paid out on a rolling basis via Stripe Connect — you don't have to wait until after the event.

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## About Eventship

> URL: https://eventship.com/about
> Category: Platform Info

### What is Eventship?

Eventship is a platform for in-person communities. Hosts organize events, guests attend them, and brands sponsor them. The platform combines event management, community building, and AI-powered networking in one place.

### Mission

Real connections drive real growth. We're building the infrastructure for in-person communities across the world. We believe in-person events create lasting connections that transcend digital communication.

### Our story

In 2022, we started in San Diego. The startup community was fragmented — people meeting at coffees and bars, no central place to discover events. We built Eventship to solve that. Today, we're helping communities organize across the US, UK, Europe, and beyond.

### The problem we solve

Events bring people together, but most platforms stop at ticket sales. Attendees show up to a room full of strangers with no idea who to talk to. Eventship's AI matchmaking algorithm pairs attendees based on their interests, goals, and roles — creating intentional connections, not random networking.

### Core capabilities

- **AI-powered introductions**: Smart matching algorithm that pairs attendees before events start
- **All-in-one event management**: Ticketing, QR check-in, registration approvals, session management, and more
- **Community tools**: Community hubs, member directories, discussion feeds, direct messaging, membership subscriptions
- **Sponsor marketplace**: AI matches events with sponsors based on audience alignment
- **Ad network**: Native ads on event pages for brands to reach attendees

### Our values

- **Community first**: Empowering local leaders to build ecosystems
- **Authentic connection**: Facilitating relationships for mutual growth
- **Founder-friendly**: Built by organizers, for organizers
- **Growth mindset**: AI-powered tools for effective networking

### Contact

- Website: https://eventship.com
- Support: support@eventship.com
- Security: security@eventship.com

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## Eventship AI & MCP Tools

> URL: https://eventship.com/ai
> Category: Platform Info

AI event management that actually works. Create events, match attendees, and track registrations — all through natural language with MCP-powered AI tools.

### What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard for connecting AI assistants to external tools. Eventship implements MCP so AI clients can manage events programmatically via natural language.

### Discovery

- MCP server endpoint: https://mcp.eventship.com/mcp
- MCP discovery document: https://eventship.com/.well-known/mcp.json
- MCP server card: https://eventship.com/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json
- User docs: https://eventship.com/help/api-and-integrations/mcp-server
- Developer docs: https://developer.eventship.com/mcp

### Available tools (26 total)

**Hosts (1 tool)**
- list_my_hosts (read) — List the hosts the current user manages (OAuth only). Call first when the user manages multiple hosts; pass a returned `id` as `host_id` on `list_events`, `create_event`, or `import_event_from_url`. Event-scoped tools (anything taking an `event_slug`) derive the host from the event and don't need it

**Events (5 tools)**
- create_event (write) — Create a new event with title, date, location, tickets
- import_event_from_url (write) — Bring your own event over from another platform (Eventbrite, Luma, Meetup, Partiful) by creating a draft on Eventship. One-shot scrape of the source URL — does NOT give access to the source event's attendees or real-time data, and is not for looking up someone else's event (use search_events + get_event for that)
- update_event (write) — Modify event details
- list_events (read) — List all your events
- get_event (read) — Get full event details including tickets, sessions, speakers. On hub events, include_community_events=true also returns the approved community-submitted schedule (communityEvents)

**Discovery (7 tools)**
- recommend_events (read) — Get personalized event recommendations based on your profile, interests, past attendance, and location
- search_events (read) — Search public events by keyword, location, category, host (host_slug), or date range. Set include_past=true to surface past events (e.g. "last night"). Renders an interactive event carousel in ChatGPT Apps
- search (read) — ChatGPT/MCP-spec text search returning {id, title, url} for citation. Biased toward signed-in user's saved location. Renders an interactive event carousel in ChatGPT Apps (OAuth required)
- fetch (read) — ChatGPT/MCP-spec event lookup by slug returning {id, title, text, url, metadata} for citation (OAuth required)
- my_events (read) — View events you're registered for, with optional date-range filter (this week, next month, etc.)
- register_for_event (write) — Register for a free event. Supports registration questions — if the event has required questions, returns them so you can answer before completing registration
- start_paid_checkout (write) — Start a paid checkout for an event. Returns a Stripe-hosted URL the user opens in a browser to complete payment. Once paid, the registration is created automatically (no further action). For free events use register_for_event instead

**Tickets (4 tools)**
- create_ticket_type (write) — Add ticket types with pricing and capacity. If you create a paid ticket and Stripe isn't connected yet, the tool will let you know and link to your host settings to complete setup
- update_ticket_type (write) — Modify ticket details
- list_ticket_types (read) — View all ticket types for an event
- delete_ticket_type (write) — Remove a ticket type

**Questions (5 tools)**
- create_question (write) — Add registration questions; supports conditional visibility (Pro) via a condition rule referencing an earlier select/multiselect/checkbox question
- update_question (write) — Modify question text or options; set or remove conditional visibility (Pro)
- list_questions (read) — View all registration questions
- get_registration_insights (read) — AI-summarized aggregate of confirmed attendees' answers (e.g. dietary breakdown, where people are travelling from). Pro feature
- delete_question (write) — Remove a question

**Attendees (1 tool)**
- list_attendees (read) — View attendee list. Always returns name, profile slug, and primary company. Hosts additionally see email, status, ticket type, check-in, and registration date. Confirmed registered attendees see only the public fields when the host has shared the guest list.

**Venues (1 tool)**
- lookup_venue (read) — Search for event venues by name, city, or neighborhood. Returns upcoming events by default; pass include_past=true to switch to strictly past events at the venue (most recent first). Modes are exclusive — past-history lookups won't be diluted by the venue's upcoming calendar

**Messaging (2 tools)**
- send_event_broadcast (write) — Email your event's attendees, with optional filtering by registration status and ticket type. Subject is optional — defaults to "📣 {event title} update" if omitted
- preview_broadcast_recipient_count (read) — See how many attendees a broadcast would reach with the given filters before sending

### Architecture

AI client (Claude, Cursor, VS Code) → MCP protocol (JSON-RPC over SSE) → Eventship API (OAuth 2.1 + PKCE) → Your events

### Authentication

- **OAuth 2.1 + PKCE**: Sign in once with your Eventship account. Attendee tools are available to all signed-in users; host management tools require Pro.
- **No API keys to manage**: Our MCP server is hosted. Nothing to install, nothing to rotate, nothing to leak.
- **Open protocol**: MCP is vendor-neutral. Any compatible client can connect — no vendor lock-in, no custom SDKs

### Compatible clients

Works with Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible AI clients.

### AI-powered introductions

Separate from MCP, Eventship uses AI (Google Gemini) to power attendee introductions:
- Smart matching based on interests, roles, and goals
- Personalized introduction messages sent before events
- Power-pair detection: fundraising ↔ investing, hiring ↔ talent

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## Eventship Integrations

> URL: https://eventship.com/integrations
> Category: Platform Info

Eventship integrations connect event data to the tools hosts already use across CRM, AI, payments, and internal operations.

### Live and available integrations

**Salesforce**
Sync registrations and check-ins into campaigns, leads, contacts, opportunities, and custom objects.

**HubSpot**
Push attendees into contacts, lists, workflows, and properties so post-event follow-up can begin as soon as people RSVP or check in.

**HighLevel**
Sync registrations and check-ins into HighLevel sub-accounts so opportunities, pipelines, tags, and automations fire from event activity.

**Mailchimp**
Add registrants to a Mailchimp audience and tag them by event (`Registered: ...` and `Attended: ...`) so segments, automations, and post-event campaigns can trigger off Eventship activity.

**MCP server**
Let Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP clients create events, read attendees, and manage tickets through Eventship's hosted MCP server.

**Developer API**
Use scoped API keys and Eventship's public REST API to list events, manage ticket types, and build custom workflows.

**Stripe Connect**
Handle payouts, paid tickets, subscriptions, add-ons, refunds, and sponsor purchases through Stripe.

**Apple and Google Wallet**
Send mobile-ready event passes that attendees can save and bring to check-in.

**CSV exports**
Move attendee, registration, and analytics data into spreadsheets or internal reporting systems.

### Common automation workflows

- Move registrations and check-ins into CRM records for sales, community, and sponsor follow-up
- Use OAuth, API keys, and host permissions to scope access to the right data
- Sync registration fields, ticket types, check-in status, and custom question answers downstream
- Use MCP and REST API access for custom workflows beyond a one-click connector

### Requesting more integrations

Hosts can email support@eventship.com to request additional integrations. Common requests include Slack notifications, Zapier workflows, Mailchimp audience sync, and webhooks.

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## Eventship Security

> URL: https://eventship.com/security
> Category: Platform Info

Eventship is trusted by event hosts and communities to handle attendee data, payments, and communications. This page outlines the security measures in place to protect your data.

### Infrastructure

- Hosted on **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**, which maintains SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and PCI DSS Level 1 certifications
- Web traffic routed through **Cloudflare** for DDoS protection, web application firewall (WAF), and CDN services

### Encryption

- **In transit**: All data encrypted using TLS 1.2+. HSTS enforced across the entire platform.
- **At rest**: Data encrypted using Google Cloud's default encryption (AES-256).

### Authentication

- Powered by **Firebase Authentication** with multiple sign-in methods: email magic links, email/password, Google, Apple, LinkedIn, and phone (SMS)
- Developer API uses **API key authentication** scoped to individual hosts
- MCP server uses **OAuth 2.1 with PKCE** — no API keys to manage, rotate, or leak
- **OAuth 2.1 with PKCE** for third-party integrations, preventing token interception attacks

### Access control

- Hosts can only access attendee data for events they own — enforced server-side on every request
- Co-host permissions are role-based: owner, admin, and member levels
- Admin and staff access restricted to authorized personnel
- API keys scoped to a single host — cannot access other hosts' data

### Payments

- All payment processing handled by **Stripe** (PCI DSS Level 1 certified)
- Eventship does not store full credit card numbers, CVVs, or sensitive payment credentials
- Only minimum payment references retained (last four digits, expiration date, subscription status)

### AI data handling

- AI features powered by **Google Gemini through Vertex AI**
- Under Google Cloud's enterprise terms, data sent to Vertex AI is **not used to train Google's foundation models**
- AI processing limited to specific tasks — no bulk user data sent to AI services
- See Privacy Policy for full details

### Development practices

- All code changes go through pull request review
- Automated linting, type checking, and end-to-end tests on every change
- Secrets and API keys stored in cloud-native secret management — never in source code
- Dependencies regularly reviewed and updated

### Incident response

- Infrastructure and application monitored for anomalies and potential security events
- Affected users and hosts notified within **72 hours** in the event of a data breach (per DPA)
- Process: identification → containment → eradication → recovery → post-incident review

### Responsible disclosure

Report security vulnerabilities to **security@eventship.com**. We ask for reasonable time to investigate before public disclosure. We will not take legal action against good-faith reporters.

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## Eventship Advertising

> URL: https://eventship.com/advertise
> Category: Platform Info

Put your brand in front of event attendees. Native ads displayed on event pages across Eventship. Set up in minutes with AI-generated copy, and track performance with real-time analytics.

### How it works

1. **Enter your URL** — Paste your company website. Eventship automatically fetches your logo and company details.
2. **AI writes your ad** — AI generates a headline and call-to-action. Edit anything before publishing.
3. **Subscribe and go live** — Choose monthly or annual billing. Your ad starts appearing on event pages immediately.

### Where ads appear

- **Event pages**: Displayed alongside event details where attendees browse and register
- **Event emails**: Included in event notification emails sent to registered attendees

### Ad format

Native cards with your logo, headline, and CTA — clearly labeled as sponsored. No banner blindness — attendees see your brand alongside event content they're already engaged with.

### Analytics

Real-time dashboard with:
- Total impressions
- Clicks (with verified vs. unverified breakdown)
- Click-through rate (CTR)
- Per-event breakdown of ad performance
- Bot and duplicate click filtering

Verified clicks are from registered event attendees, giving you higher-quality engagement metrics.

### Pricing

Monthly and annual billing options. Everything included:
- Native ad on all event pages
- AI-generated headline and CTA
- Real-time analytics dashboard
- Verified click tracking
- Edit your ad content anytime
- Cancel anytime, no commitment

### Advertising FAQ

**What are verified clicks?**
Verified clicks come from registered event attendees — real people actively engaged with events. Bot clicks and duplicates are filtered out.

**Can I edit my ad after publishing?**
Yes. Update your headline, CTA, or URL anytime from your dashboard.

**Where will my ad appear?**
On event pages across Eventship and in event notification emails sent to registered attendees.

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## Eventship Ambassador Program

> URL: https://eventship.com/ambassador
> Category: Platform Info

Earn up to $100 for every new host you refer who successfully launches their community on Eventship. Help grow the world of in-person events and get rewarded.

### Bounty amounts

- **$100 per qualified host** — Outside San Diego (Expansion Markets)
- **$50 per qualified host** — Inside San Diego (Home Base)

### What is a qualified host?

The host you refer must create and complete their first event with at least **20 verified attendees**. This ensures payouts go to real, active organizers — not empty signups. This program is for in-person events only.

### Why join?

- **You know connectors** — Founders, community builders, local leaders. Your network is your superpower.
- **You believe in IRL** — You want to support real-world community, not just online clicks.
- **You like getting paid** — Turn warm introductions into real income. No complicated sales process.

### How it works

1. **Apply** — Fill out a quick form, followed by a short intro chat to ensure it's a fit.
2. **Get your unique link** — Receive a personal tracking link to share with potential hosts.
3. **We handle the rest** — Referrals are tracked automatically. When they create an account or Host Profile using your link, you get credit.

### Payouts

- Paid monthly via Stripe or PayPal
- No payout minimums
- No cap on how many hosts you can refer

### Ambassador FAQ

**How long does the referral link stay active?**
Your link places a 60-day tracking window. As long as the host creates their Host Profile within 60 days of clicking, you get credit.

**What if they click someone else's link after mine?**
"Last-Click" basis — the most recent ambassador link before hosting gets credit.

**When do I get paid?**
Payouts are processed monthly after the referred host has completed their first event with 20+ verified attendees.

**Do I have to host events myself?**
No. Your main role is finding great hosts.

**What if someone already has an Eventship account?**
That still counts. Many users attend events but never hosted. If they click your link and create their first Host Profile, you earn the commission.

**What if they already have a host profile?**
That doesn't count. Only net-new hosts qualify.

**Can I run paid traffic to my link?**
Social ads (Meta, LinkedIn) are allowed. Search ads on Bing/Google (especially branded terms) are prohibited and will result in a ban.

**Can I sign up using my own link?**
No. Self-referrals are not allowed and commissions will be voided.

---

## Eventship Invoices & Billing

> URL: https://eventship.com/help/payments
> Category: Payments & Billing

Eventship runs on Stripe. Any paid action — event tickets, sponsorship packages, memberships, or Pro plan — generates a Stripe invoice or receipt. Here's where to find them and how to send one yourself.

### Where guests find receipts for paid memberships

If you subscribe to a paid host membership (any tier on a host's community), every charge generates a Stripe paid invoice and receipt automatically.

- **Where to find them**: Click your profile picture in the top-right to open the account menu, then click **Subscriptions**. On that page, open the **Payments** tab. Every membership receipt you've ever received is listed there, newest first. Direct link: https://eventship.com/my-network
- **What each row shows**: Host name, tier, amount, currency, billing period, and payment status.
- **Download the receipt**: Click the receipt button next to a paid payment. Stripe opens a hosted page where you can download the receipt PDF for your records. If Stripe only has the invoice PDF available, Eventship links to that instead.
- **Scope**: Only paid memberships appear here. Event ticket receipts are emailed separately. Free follows don't generate invoices.
- **Cancelled memberships**: Past receipts remain available after cancellation — they stay in the Payments tab for your records.

### Where hosts find invoices for Pro plan

Hosts on Eventship Pro can see their plan invoices in their host settings:

- Open host settings, then **Billing**.
- The **Invoices** section lists every Pro plan charge with amount, date, and a link to the receipt PDF.
- Pro plan runs on Eventship's own Stripe account (not a connected account), so these invoices are issued directly by Eventship.

### How hosts send a sponsor an invoice

Some sponsors won't pay via self-service card checkout — they need an invoice for their AP team, want net-30 terms, or prefer bank transfer. Eventship lets hosts generate a Stripe invoice and collect payment that way.

**Requirements:**
- A connected Stripe account on the host profile (same one used for ticket sales).
- A sponsorship package already created on the event.
- The sponsor's company name (email is optional but recommended).

**How to send it:**
1. Open the event and click **Manage**.
2. Under **Sponsors**, click **Send invoice**.
3. Pick the sponsorship package, enter the sponsor's company name and email, and choose a due date (default 30 days).
4. Choose delivery mode:
   - **Email the invoice directly** — Stripe sends a branded invoice email with a pay-now link.
   - **Share the link yourself** — you get a hosted invoice URL and PDF to drop into your own email or DM.
5. Click **Create invoice**.

The invoice is created on the host's connected Stripe account, so payouts flow to the host like any other ticket or sponsorship sale. The platform fee is taken automatically via Stripe's application fee at the same rate as self-service checkout.

**When a sponsor pays:**
- The sponsorship purchase is marked confirmed.
- The package's sold count increments and inventory is locked in.
- The sponsor receives the standard confirmation email.
- The sponsor appears in the Sponsors list like any paid sponsor.

**Managing sent invoices:**
Go to **Manage event > Sponsors > Sponsor invoices**. For each invoice you can:
- See the status (open, paid, void, uncollectible), amount, and due date.
- Copy the hosted invoice URL or PDF link.
- Void an outstanding invoice — this releases the inventory hold so the package goes back on sale. Paid invoices cannot be voided; issue a Stripe refund instead to cancel the sponsorship.

### Billing FAQ

**Do I get an invoice for event tickets I buy?**
Ticket purchases trigger an emailed receipt. Paid memberships generate Stripe receipts, accessible from My Network > Payments.

**Can hosts download invoices for all their event sales?**
Hosts can view and export individual transactions from their Stripe Dashboard. Eventship shows sales and payout summaries inside each event's dashboard.

**Can I change the billing address on a past invoice?**
Billing address is captured from the payment method at time of charge. If you need a corrected address, contact the host (for membership invoices) or support@eventship.com (for Pro plan).

**What happens if a sponsor doesn't pay an invoice I sent?**
The invoice stays open until it's paid or you void it. Voiding releases the inventory hold. You can resend the hosted invoice URL at any time — it stays live until paid or voided.

**Can I set custom payment terms (net-30, net-60)?**
Yes. When creating a sponsor invoice, set the due date to any future date. Stripe's invoice email will reflect that due date.

**Does voiding an invoice charge any fees?**
No. Voiding an unpaid invoice is free and releases the package slot back to the available pool. Only paid invoices incur platform and Stripe processing fees.

**What currency are invoices issued in?**
Invoices are issued in the currency configured on the host's Stripe account. The sponsor or member pays in that currency; their bank handles FX conversion if needed.

---

## Eventship SMS Notifications

> URL: https://eventship.com/sms
> Category: Platform Info

Eventship offers an optional SMS notification program ("Eventship Alerts") that sends text messages to users who opt in. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

**How to opt in**
Users opt in after registering for an event on eventship.com: once registration is complete, an optional text-reminder prompt appears. To opt in, the user enters their mobile phone number, ticks an explicit consent checkbox (unchecked by default — required before a code can be sent), receives a one-time 6-digit verification code by SMS, and enters that code to confirm. The prompt also offers a one-click "Skip" option — declining has no effect on the registration or on access to Eventship, and opting in is never a condition of registering, purchasing a ticket, or using any Eventship service. SMS can also be enabled or disabled at any time under Settings → Notifications. The opt-in consent checkbox reads: "I agree to receive recurring automated event reminders and updates from Eventship by text at the number provided. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Msg frequency varies. Msg/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to end, HELP for help."

**Message types and frequency**
Messages may include event registration confirmations, reminders before events the user is registered for, schedule or location changes, and announcements from event hosts. Frequency varies with the user's registrations and host activity, typically 1–4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply.

**Opt out and help**
Reply STOP to any message to opt out (a confirmation is sent and no further messages are delivered unless re-enabled), or disable SMS in notification settings. Reply HELP, or contact support@eventship.com, for help. SMS is supported on most major U.S. carriers; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

**Privacy**
Phone numbers are stored securely and used only to deliver SMS the user opted into. Eventship does not share phone numbers or SMS consent with event hosts, sponsors, affiliates, or other third parties for marketing purposes. Mobile information and text-messaging opt-in data and consent are never shared with third parties.

---

## Eventship vs Eventbrite (2026)

> URL: https://eventship.com/compare/eventbrite-vs-eventship
> Category: Comparisons

If you want lower fees, community tools, and real attendee relationships, choose Eventship. If you need a massive built-in audience directory and enterprise features like reserved seating, Eventbrite might be worth the extra cost. For most community organizers, Eventship offers more value at a fraction of the price.

### Who each platform is best for

- **Eventship**: Community organizers, meetup hosts, and conference planners who want to build lasting relationships with attendees and keep more revenue.
- **Eventbrite**: Large-scale concert promoters and one-off event organizers who need maximum audience reach and don't mind higher fees.

### Pricing comparison

| | Eventship | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes (unlimited events & guests) | Yes (free events only) |
| Platform fee per paid ticket | 3% | 3.7% + $1.79 |
| Fixed per-ticket charge | None | $1.79/ticket |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | 2.9% per order |
| Payout timing | Rolling (via Stripe Connect) | After the event |

**Fee example: $50 ticket, 500 sold**
- Eventship: $1.50/ticket platform fee = $750 total
- Eventbrite: $3.64/ticket platform fee = $1,820 total
- **Savings with Eventship: $1,070**

### Feature comparison

| Feature | Eventship | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited events | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-day conferences | Yes | Limited |
| Registration approval flow | Yes | No |
| Community hubs | Yes | No |
| AI attendee introductions | Yes | No |
| Direct messaging | Yes | No |
| Sponsor marketplace | Yes | No |
| Ad network | Yes | No |
| QR code check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Apple & Google Wallet | Yes | Yes |
| Reserved seating | No | Yes |
| Badge printing | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| REST API | Pro | Yes |
| MCP server (AI agents) | Pro | No |

### Common Eventbrite complaints Eventship solves

1. **High fees**: Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket. Eventship charges a flat 3% with no fixed per-ticket fee.
2. **Held payouts**: Eventbrite holds your money until after the event. Eventship pays out on a rolling basis via Stripe Connect.
3. **No community tools**: Eventbrite is a ticketing platform. Eventship includes community hubs, AI intros, and messaging.
4. **Cross-promotion**: Eventbrite shows competitor events to your attendees. Eventship never does.
5. **Outdated interface**: Eventship offers a modern, mobile-first experience.

### Eventbrite FAQ

**Is Eventship a good alternative to Eventbrite?**
Yes, especially for community-focused organizers. Lower fees (3% vs 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket), built-in community tools, AI networking, and a sponsor marketplace.

**How much cheaper is Eventship?**
On a $50 ticket, Eventbrite charges $3.64 in platform fees vs Eventship's $1.50. That's 59% less. For 500 tickets, save $1,070.

**Can I migrate from Eventbrite to Eventship?**
Yes. Recreate events quickly on Eventship. Our team can help import attendee lists. One-click import tool coming soon.

**What does Eventbrite have that Eventship doesn't?**
Reserved seating and a larger built-in audience directory (100M+ users).

**What does Eventship have that Eventbrite doesn't?**
Community hubs, AI attendee introductions, direct messaging, sponsor marketplace, ad network, enriched data export, MCP server for AI agents.

---

## Eventship vs Luma (2026)

> URL: https://eventship.com/compare/luma-vs-eventship
> Category: Comparisons

Luma is a sleek tool for simple, free events. Eventship is built for community builders who need ticketing, networking, sponsorships, and growth tools — all without per-ticket platform fees beyond a flat 3%.

### Who each platform is best for

- **Eventship**: Community builders who run recurring paid events and need networking tools, sponsorship revenue, and advanced analytics.
- **Luma**: Individuals hosting small, free or invite-only events who value minimal setup and a clean aesthetic.

### Pricing comparison

| | Eventship | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes (unlimited events & guests) | Yes (free events) |
| Platform fee per paid ticket | 3% | 5% |
| Pro plan price | $59/mo (annual) | $59/mo (Plus) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) |

**Fee example: $50 ticket, 200 sold/month**
- Eventship: $1.50/ticket = $300/month in platform fees
- Luma: $2.50/ticket = $500/month in platform fees
- **Monthly savings with Eventship: $200**

### Feature comparison

| Feature | Eventship | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited events | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-day conferences | Yes | No |
| Scheduled ticket sales | Yes | No |
| Event add-ons | Yes | No |
| Community hubs | Yes | No |
| AI attendee introductions | Yes | No |
| Direct messaging | Yes | No |
| Membership subscriptions | Yes | No |
| Sponsor marketplace | Yes | No |
| Ad network | Yes | No |
| Scanner app | Yes | No |
| Apple & Google Wallet | Yes | Apple only |
| Digital signage | Yes | No |
| REST API | Pro | No |
| MCP server (AI agents) | Pro | No |

### Common Luma complaints Eventship solves

1. **High ticket fees**: Luma charges 5% on paid tickets. Eventship charges 3%. At 200 tickets/month on a $50 ticket, that's $200 saved.
2. **No community tools**: No way to build a lasting community between events. Eventship has hubs, directories, feeds, and messaging.
3. **No sponsor/ad tools**: Managing sponsors via spreadsheets. Eventship has a built-in sponsor marketplace and ad network.
4. **Limited customization**: Eventship offers embeddable widgets, event add-ons, and multi-day Event Hubs.

### Luma FAQ

**Is Eventship a good alternative to Luma?**
Yes. Everything Luma does for event creation, plus community management, AI networking, sponsor marketplace, and lower fees (3% vs 5%).

**Can I migrate from Luma to Eventship?**
Yes. Recreate events in minutes. Support team can help migrate attendee lists and event history.

**How do they compare on pricing?**
Eventship free plan: 3% on paid tickets (0% on Pro). Luma free plan: 5% (0% on Plus). Both Pro plans: $59/mo annual.

**Does Eventship support free events?**
Yes. Unlimited free events with unlimited guests, RSVP management, and QR check-in — all at no cost.

**What does Eventship have that Luma doesn't?**
Community hubs, AI intros, direct messaging, sponsor marketplace, ad network, event add-ons, Wallet passes, multi-day conference hubs, scanner roles, REST API, and MCP server.

---

## Eventship vs Meetup (2026)

> URL: https://eventship.com/compare/meetup-vs-eventship
> Category: Comparisons

If you want a free, modern platform with paid ticketing and full ownership of your community data, choose Eventship. If you rely heavily on Meetup's built-in discovery network of 35M+ members, it may still be worth paying $30/month. For most community builders, Eventship does everything Meetup does — and more — without the subscription fee.

### Who each platform is best for

- **Eventship**: Community organizers who want a free, modern platform with paid ticketing, networking tools, and full ownership of their member data.
- **Meetup**: Casual group organizers who rely heavily on Meetup's built-in discovery network (35M+ members) and don't need paid ticketing.

### Pricing comparison

| | Eventship | Meetup |
|---|---|---|
| Free to create events | Yes | No |
| Organizer subscription | None required | $29.99/mo ($174.99/yr) |
| Pro plan | $59/mo (annual) | $55/group/mo |
| Paid ticketing | Yes (3% free, 0% Pro) | Limited |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe fees |

**Cost example: Running a community for 1 year**
- Eventship: $0 (free plan) or $708/year (Pro annual)
- Meetup: $174.99/year (Standard) or $564+/year (Pro, per group)
- **Eventship free plan saves you $175+/year with more features**

### Feature comparison

| Feature | Eventship | Meetup |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited events | Yes | Depends on plan |
| Multi-day conferences | Yes | No |
| Multiple ticket types | Yes | No |
| Event add-ons | Yes | No |
| Coupon codes | Yes | No |
| Community hubs | Yes | Yes |
| AI attendee introductions | Yes | No |
| Member data export | Full CSV | Limited |
| Discovery network | Growing | Large (35M+ members) |
| Embeddable widgets | Yes | No |
| Sponsor marketplace | Yes | No |
| Ad network | Yes | No |
| Instant payouts | Via Stripe Connect | No |
| Apple & Google Wallet | Yes | No |
| REST API | Pro | Deprecated |
| MCP server (AI agents) | Pro | No |

### Common Meetup complaints Eventship solves

1. **Organizer fees**: Meetup charges $30/month just to organize. Eventship is free.
2. **Cross-promotion**: Meetup promotes other groups to your members. Eventship never does.
3. **No ticketing**: Meetup's ticketing is limited. Eventship has full ticketing with multiple types, coupons, add-ons, and Wallet passes.
4. **Limited data export**: Eventship gives full CSV export of attendee and member data.
5. **Outdated interface**: Eventship has a modern, mobile-first design with AI features.

### Meetup FAQ

**Is Eventship a good alternative to Meetup?**
Yes. Everything Meetup offers — group pages, member directories, events, messaging — plus paid ticketing, AI networking, and sponsor tools. Free for organizers (Meetup charges $29.99/month).

**Can I migrate my Meetup group?**
Yes. Create a community hub on Eventship and invite members. Share your new Eventship link with your group.

**Does Eventship have discovery like Meetup?**
Eventship has a growing discover feature with city-based and category-based browsing. Meetup has a larger network (35M+), but Eventship's is growing with AI-powered recommendations.

**Why are organizers leaving Meetup?**
Mandatory organizer fees ($29.99/month or $174.99/year), limited customization, outdated interface, poor analytics, no native ticketing, limited data export, and cross-promotion of competing groups.

**Is Eventship really free?**
Yes. Free plan: unlimited events, unlimited guests, community hubs, AI intros, analytics. Only pay 3% on paid tickets + Stripe processing. No organizer subscription.

---

## Eventship vs Cvent (2026)

> URL: https://eventship.com/compare/cvent-vs-eventship
> Category: Comparisons

If you run large corporate conferences with thousands of attendees and need venue sourcing, RFP management, and deep CRM integrations, Cvent is purpose-built for that. If you organize community events, meetups, or mid-size conferences and want a modern platform you can set up in minutes — without enterprise contracts or months of onboarding — Eventship is the better fit. Most organizers don't need Cvent's complexity or price tag.

### Who each platform is best for

- **Eventship**: Community organizers, meetup hosts, and conference planners who want a modern, affordable platform with built-in networking, community tools, and fast setup.
- **Cvent**: Large enterprises running high-volume corporate conferences, trade shows, and association meetings with dedicated event staff and six-figure budgets.

### Pricing comparison

| | Eventship | Cvent |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | Yes | No |
| Public pricing | Yes | No (requires sales) |
| Month-to-month billing | Yes | No (annual contracts) |
| Per-registrant fees | 3% | Custom (usage-based) |
| Annual price increases | None | 9% standard in contracts |
| Typical annual cost | $0 (free) or $708/year (Pro) | $50,000+/year minimum |

**Cost example: Mid-size organizer**
- Eventship: Free plan with unlimited events, or Pro at $59/mo ($708/year)
- Cvent: $50,000+/year minimum contract + per-registrant fees + 9% annual increases
- **Eventship saves 95–99% for most community organizers**

### Feature comparison

| Feature | Eventship | Cvent |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first event | Minutes | Weeks to months |
| Training required | None | Extensive (weeks+) |
| Community hubs / member directories | Yes | No |
| AI-powered attendee introductions | Yes | No |
| Direct messaging | Yes | No |
| Membership subscriptions | Yes | No |
| Sponsor marketplace | Yes | No |
| Ad network | Yes | No |
| Apple & Google Wallet | Yes | Limited |
| MCP server (AI agents) | Pro | No |
| Venue sourcing / RFP tools | No | Yes |
| Event diagramming / floor plans | No | Yes |
| Virtual event platform | No | Yes |
| On-site badge printing | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| Salesforce integration | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| HubSpot integration | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| HighLevel integration | Yes (Pro) | No |
| ROI measurement dashboards | No | Yes |

### Common Cvent complaints Eventship solves

1. **"Cvent costs us $50K+/year and we only run 10 events"**: Eventship is free to start. Even Pro at $59/mo ($708/year) is a fraction of a Cvent contract.
2. **"3 months to get fully onboarded"**: Eventship is intuitive from day one. Create your first event in under 2 minutes. No training required.
3. **"UI feels like it hasn't been updated in a decade"**: Modern, mobile-first interface built for speed.
4. **"Locked into auto-renewing contracts with 9% annual increases"**: No annual contracts, no auto-renewal traps, no surprise price increases.
5. **"Integrations feel like different platforms bolted together"**: Single, cohesive platform. No acquired products stitched together.
6. **"No way to build community between events"**: Community hubs, member directories, AI-powered introductions, messaging, and discussion feeds.

### Cvent FAQ

**Is Eventship a good alternative to Cvent?**
Yes, especially for community-focused organizers, mid-size conferences, and teams that don't need enterprise-scale complexity. Cvent is better suited for Fortune 500 companies with dedicated event staff.

**How much cheaper is Eventship than Cvent?**
Free plan: unlimited events, 3% on paid tickets (0% on Pro). Pro: $59/mo. Cvent starts at $50,000+/year with 9% annual increases. For most organizers, Eventship costs 95–99% less.

**Can I migrate from Cvent to Eventship?**
Yes. Recreate events in minutes. Support team can help import attendee lists. Your team won't need months of retraining.

**What does Cvent have that Eventship doesn't?**
Venue sourcing (300,000+ venues), event diagramming/floor plans, virtual event hosting, deep CRM integrations beyond Salesforce and HubSpot (e.g. Marketo), and enterprise-grade ROI analytics. These matter for large corporate programs but are overkill for most organizers.

**What does Eventship have that Cvent doesn't?**
Community hubs, AI-powered attendee introductions, direct messaging, discussion feeds, sponsor marketplace, ad network, membership subscriptions, Apple & Google Wallet passes, MCP server for AI agents, and transparent pricing with a free tier.

**Is Cvent worth the price?**
For Fortune 500 companies running dozens of large conferences with thousands of attendees and needing venue sourcing and enterprise compliance — yes. For everyone else, Eventship delivers core event management at a fraction of the price with modern community tools.

**How long does setup take?**
Eventship: under 5 minutes, no training. Cvent: weeks to months with extensive training and often professional services.