Self-hosted event registration software, no per-ticket fees
Run event registration on your own WordPress site: rosters, family sign-up, offline money and check-in, with no per-ticket fees and your attendee data kept yours.
The bottom line
KeepsYa is self-hosted event registration software, not just ticketing. You run registration on your own WordPress site with rosters, multi-child family sign-up, offline money and QR check-in, and pay no per-ticket fee. Where ticketing tools stop at the ticket, KeepsYa runs the whole event and the season, with a free engine and a flat $149/year Pro.
Why organizers choose KeepsYa
No per-ticket fees
The free engine charges nothing per registration; you only pay your own payment processor, and $0 on offline payments.
Registration, not just tickets
Rosters, attendee details, family sign-up, waitlists and deposits, beyond a simple ticket.
QR check-in on the day
Check attendees in by QR or tap with no-show tracking and printable QR sheets.
Offline money built in
Cash, Zelle, Venmo and check with mark-paid, alongside card payments via the Payments add-on.
Own your attendee list
Everything stays in your own WordPress database and exports to CSV, no marketplace lock-in.
Sell ahead & grow (Pro)
Prepaid packages, punch cards and a real-money affiliate program turn one event into the next.
KeepsYa vs other event tools
Honest, dated head-to-heads with a KeepsYa Free vs Pro breakdown:
vs Eventbrite
vs Event Tickets Plus
vs Event Espresso
vs WooCommerce Bookings
Pricing: the full engine is free (no per-registration fees). KeepsYa Pro adds punch cards, packages, credit and a real-money affiliate program: founders pricing $24/mo or $149/yr (regular $29/$199), or $399 lifetime (first 100 buyers). See full pricing →
Frequently asked questions
What is the best self-hosted event registration software?
KeepsYa is a strong choice: it runs on your own WordPress site, owns your data, charges no per-ticket fee, and goes beyond ticketing with rosters, family sign-up, offline money and QR check-in.
Does KeepsYa charge a fee per ticket or registration?
No. Unlike hosted ticketing (e.g. Eventbrite), KeepsYa charges nothing per registration; you only pay your own payment processor.
Is KeepsYa just ticketing?
No. Ticketing stops at the ticket; KeepsYa is full registration with rosters, attendee details, families, waitlists, deposits, prepaid balances and check-in.
Can I take offline payments for events?
Yes, cash, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and check are built into the free plugin with mark-paid; card payments come via the KeepsYa Payments add-on.
How much does KeepsYa cost?
Free to run; Pro is $24/month or $149/year founders pricing (regular $29/$199), or $399 lifetime for the first 100 buyers.
Start free on your own site, today.
No per-registration fees. Own your data. Upgrade to Pro only when you’re ready.