A class is not an event.
Eventbrite and other generic event tools are built for concerts, conferences, and one-off ticketed nights. They're great at that. They're just not built for what you do.
A class has:
- A minimum headcount, not just a maximum.
- Pre-class homework — what to bring, what to wear, where to park.
- Waivers, often for minors.
- Series that are one purchase across many sessions.
- An instructor brand that attendees follow from class to class.
- Reschedules that need a response, not just a notification.
- A supply / ingredient cost that makes “just run it half-empty” a bad answer.
Side-by-side: what an instructor actually needs
Eventbrite sells tickets. Classy Studio runs classes. Here's the difference, feature by feature.
| What you need as an instructor | Eventbrite | Classy Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum enrollment with auto-cancel + refund | Not built in — you do it manually | Built in. Set the floor and the cutoff date; we handle the rest. |
| Pre-class prep email (supply list, what to bring) | Generic “event reminder” only | Custom prep email, sent on your schedule before every class. |
| Waivers — including minors with a guardian signature | Not supported; instructors use a separate tool | Collected at checkout. Stored per attendee. |
| Class credits as an alternative to cash refunds | Cash refund only | Issue credit, keep the money, the attendee re-enrolls later. |
| Multi-session series sold as one purchase | Sold as separate tickets | One series, one purchase, every session reserved. |
| Reschedule with attendee responses | Sends a notice; you guess who's coming | Every attendee responds yes/no; you see real headcount. |
| Registration cutoff so late signups don't break your supply count | Sells until the start time | Configurable cutoff (24h, 48h, custom) per class. |
| Co-host without sharing your password | Share your login | Add a co-host with their own access. |
| Instructor-as-brand portal (your bio, your catalog, your link) | Your class lives on their brand | Your page, your link, your catalog. You're the brand. |
| Trust badges so attendees self-select (Beginner, Kid Friendly, Supplies Included) | Free-text description only | Structured tags attendees can scan. |
| Instructional add-ons (kits, follow-ups, take-home extras) | Add-on tickets at best | Built-in upsells designed for class extras. |
| Attendee self-service portal (reschedule, receipts, credits, messaging) | No portal — attendees email you for everything | Every attendee gets a portal: reschedule, download receipts, use credits, and message you — without bothering you. |
Minimum enrollment with auto-cancel + refund
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Pre-class prep email (supply list, what to bring)
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Waivers — including minors with a guardian signature
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Class credits as an alternative to cash refunds
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Multi-session series sold as one purchase
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Reschedule with attendee responses
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Registration cutoff so late signups don't break your supply count
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Co-host without sharing your password
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Instructor-as-brand portal (your bio, your catalog, your link)
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Trust badges so attendees self-select (Beginner, Kid Friendly, Supplies Included)
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Instructional add-ons (kits, follow-ups, take-home extras)
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Attendee self-service portal (reschedule, receipts, credits, messaging)
Eventbrite / Luma / Posh
Classy Studio
Keep more of every class
Same class, same sales — fewer fees. Here's a 30-seat class at $65/seat ($1,950 in sales).
| Per class | Eventbrite | Classy Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Class sales | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Service fee | ~$1263.7% + $1.79/ticket | ~$371.9% |
| Payment processing | ~$572.9% | ~$66Stripe or Square — ~2.9% + 30¢/ticket |
| Total fees | ~$183 | ~$103 |
| You keep | ~$1,767 | ~$1,847 |
Eventbrite
- Service fee3.7% + $1.79/ticket~$126
- Payment processing2.9%~$57
Classy Studio
Lower fees- Service fee1.9%~$37
- Payment processingStripe or Square — ~2.9% + 30¢/ticket~$66
On this class, you keep about $80 more — roughly 44% lower total fees.
Why Classy Studio costs less
Classy Studio is just a flat 1.9% service fee on the Pro plan (1% on Business; the free tier is a 2.9% service fee) — plus standard Stripe or Square processing (~2.9% + 30¢), with no per-ticket surcharge. Whichever processor you use, only one processing fee applies — never both. Eventbrite stacks a per-ticket service fee on top of payment processing, so the more seats you sell, the more it adds up.
Example assumes 30 paid seats at $65 each in one currency. Eventbrite figures use published Professional-tier rates (rates last verified June 2026); actual fees vary by plan, region, and payment method. Classy processing example uses Stripe (~2.9% + 30¢); Square rates (~2.9% + 30¢) are identical — only one processor's fee applies per checkout. Classy service fee shown is the Pro-plan rate (1.9%); Business is 1% and the free tier is a 2.9% service fee with a small per-registration minimum. Figures are rounded estimates for illustration only.