Start free, list your event, and upgrade when you are ready for lower platform fees, booth maps, ticketing, analytics, and more visibility.
$0/month
Best for: Small events, first-time organizers, free community events, and testing the platform.
$19/month
Best for: Organizers running occasional vendor markets, small fairs, fundraisers, and community events.
$39/month
Best for: Regular organizers, monthly markets, recurring events, larger vendor fairs, and event businesses.
$79/month
Best for: High-volume organizers, large events, festivals, multi-day events, and organizations processing frequent vendor payments.
Stripe processing fees are separate from Hometown Events platform fees.
Verification is based on trust and approval, not the plan level. Pro and Premium accounts receive extra visibility, marketing tools, and upgraded profile features.
Hometown Events separates trust verification from paid subscription badges. Anyone on a paid plan can earn a Verified badge after admin review — upgrading alone does not verify your account.
| Feature | Basic | Pro | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for Verified Badge after approval | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pro Badge | No | Yes | No |
| Premium Badge | No | No | Yes |
| Standard directory listing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Boosted directory placement | No | Yes | Yes |
| Featured placement | No | No | Yes |
| Priority review | No | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced analytics | No | Limited/Standard | Full |
| Marketing tools | No | Limited | Full |
The Verified Badge helps organizers and attendees know that an account has been reviewed by Hometown Events. Pro and Premium badges show subscription level and unlock additional visibility and marketing features.
If you process vendor booth fees, application fees, tickets, or sponsorship payments online, upgrading can lower your platform fee and unlock booth maps, ticketing, and analytics.
Example comparison
$100 online vendor booth payment
| Plan | Platform fee | Fee on $100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5% + $1.00 | $6.00 |
| Starter | 3.5% + $0.75 | $4.25 |
| Pro | 2.5% + $0.50 | $3.00 |
| Premium | 1% + $0.25 | $1.25 |
Step 1
Create a listing with dates, location, photos, and optional vendor or ticket settings.
Step 2
Approved listings appear in search, category pages, and local SEO landing pages.
Step 3
Handle vendor applications, booth maps, and attendee questions from your dashboard.
Upgrade to lower your Hometown Events platform fee on vendor booth fees, application fees, and other online payments.
Use connected forms, booth layouts, and application management tools built for real vendor markets and fairs.
Give your event a dedicated listing page that is easier to share, update, and promote across your community.