For Ticketed Event Hosts
For ticketed events.Five tier shapes. Stripe-native. AI-shaped.
Most ticketing platforms ship one or two tier shapes. SocialLoop ships five — free RSVPs, paid tiers, secret allotments, donation tickets, application-gated with capture-on-approval. Plus the affiliate program with automated Stripe payouts that competitors charge extra for.
A ticketed event sells admission to attendees — paid GA, VIP, premium, member-tier, application-gated, donation, or secret tier allotments. SocialLoop runs ticketed events with capture-on-approval (Stripe authorizes on application, charges on host approval), member tiers with recurring access, secret tier allotments hidden from public view, multi-tier pricing, and integrated affiliate / community-partner distribution with automated commission payouts via Stripe Connect. 5% platform fee on paid tickets; Free, Pro ($49.99/mo), and Business ($99.99/mo) plans available.
The shape of modern event ticketing
Ticketing isn't one shape. A 200-person founder breakfast wants application-gated $50 tickets with member tier reserved access. A 5,000-person festival wants paid GA + early bird + VIP + secret sponsor allotments. A nonprofit gala wants donation tickets with optional minimums. A free tech meetup wants RSVPs with zero ticketing friction.
These are five different tier shapes, and most events use two or three at once. Most platforms make you choose one default and hack the others. SocialLoop ships all five as first-class.
What you get on SocialLoop
Free RSVP tickets
For when you want zero friction — community events, free meetups, public talks. Standard RSVP flow with confirmation, reminders, and check-in.
Paid tiered tickets
Free, GA, early-bird, VIP, sponsor — every tier separately priced and configured. Combine multiple tiers per event.
Secret tier allotments
Hidden ticket tiers only your inner circle or sponsors can access. They use a private code; the public never sees the tier exists.
Donation tickets / pay-what-you-want
Donation flow with optional minimum, optional maximum, suggested amounts. For benefit events, community fundraisers, or hosts who want flexible pricing.
Application-gated tickets with Stripe capture-on-approval
Stripe authorizes the card on application; charges only on your approval. Curate every guest without losing committed-intent. The architectural fix to the curated-event problem.
Affiliate / community-partner program
Per-tier commission rates. Bulk-invite affiliates. Trackable smart links + auto-applying promo codes. Automated Stripe payouts post-event. Privacy-walled.
Source attribution per ticket
Per-ticket attribution at affiliate × campaign × link × platform granularity. Real-time dashboard.
Mobile check-in scanner
Verified at 1,200 check-ins in 90 minutes. Multi-staff support; the line never stops.
The pains we built this for
Hacking together multiple tier shapes
Most platforms force one default tier shape. If you need free RSVP for press + paid GA + secret sponsor seats + a donation option for the alumni table, you stitch tiers together unnaturally. SocialLoop ships all shapes as first-class.
Application gating without losing committed-intent
You want to vet applicants AND have a card on file when they apply. Stripe capture-on-approval handles both: card authorized on submit, captured only on your approval, released on denial.
No-shows from free or low-friction RSVPs
Free RSVPs lose 30–60% of confirmed seats. A $25 deposit-on-application halves no-shows because there's commitment.
Affiliate reconciliation as the operations team's nightmare
Tracking who drove what manually doesn't scale past 5–10 affiliates. Automated Stripe Connect payouts post-event eliminate the work entirely.
Common questions
What ticket types does SocialLoop support?
Free RSVPs, paid tiered tickets, secret tier allotments, donation tickets (with optional minimum), and application-gated tickets with Stripe capture-on-approval. Combine multiple tier types per event.
How does Stripe capture-on-approval work?
When an applicant submits, Stripe authorizes their card but doesn't charge. You review the application; on approval, Stripe captures (charges). On denial, the authorization releases — they aren't charged. You curate without losing committed-intent.
What are secret tier allotments?
Hidden ticket tiers only specific people can access. Sponsors get a private code linked to a hidden tier of guaranteed seats. The public-facing event page never shows the tier exists. Used for sponsor packages, VIP holds, comp-list, and inner-circle access.
How does the affiliate program work?
You define per-tier commission rates (e.g., 10% on GA, 5% on member). Invite affiliates by email or import a list. They get unique promo codes plus trackable smart links and AI-generated platform-tailored captions. Stripe Connect handles automated commission payouts post-event. Privacy-walled — affiliates never see your guest list.
Can I use SocialLoop for free events?
Yes. Free RSVP is fully supported with no platform fee. Most hosts use a mix — free for the public day-of, paid tiers for sponsors, application-gated for VIP access.
Does SocialLoop replace my email + design tools?
Yes. AI campaign builder ships native (one prompt → email + SMS + in-app + social campaign). AI Immersive Invitations replace per-event Canva designs. Together they eliminate the Mailchimp + Canva tax.
Sell tickets to your next event on SocialLoop
First event is free to create. Five tier shapes, automated affiliate payouts, AI invitations — all first-class.
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