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Both sell tickets and check in at the gate. VenueFuze adds the rest of what a school or PTA actually runs — fundraisers, auctions, memberships, and concessions — in one cart, with the money landing in your own account.
HomeTown Ticketing is a ticketing platform focused on school athletics and activities.
| VenueFuze | HomeTown Ticketing | |
|---|---|---|
| Who holds the money | Money settles to your own Stripe, PayPal, or Square — you're paid directly, no platform wallet or payout hold. | Confirm fund flow and payout terms with the provider for your district. |
| Pricing model | Free to start. Attendees pay face value (no booking fee); VenueFuze bills ~3% of what you raise, after the event. | Ticketing fees vary by contract and program; check current terms. |
| What's included | Tickets, silent auction, raffle/50-50, memberships, class registration, donations, and merch — one cart, one dashboard. | Strong focus on school/athletic gate ticketing and season passes. |
| Event check-in | Offline-capable QR check-in from any phone; no hardware to rent. | Gate scanning is a core strength; verify offline specifics. |
| Beyond ticketing | Auctions, raffles, donations, class/registration, and POS in the same platform. | Primarily ticketing-focused; other fundraising may need separate tools. |
Last reviewed August 2026. The HomeTown Ticketing column reflects our reading of its publicly-described model (not sourced feature-by-feature); the VenueFuze column is what we implement.HomeTown Ticketing is not affiliated with VenueFuze; product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing and features change — confirm the current details on HomeTown Ticketing's own site.
If you're a large athletic department that only needs gate ticketing and season passes and values a vendor specialized in school sports, HomeTown is purpose-built for that. VenueFuze fits schools and PTAs that also run fundraisers, auctions, and memberships and want them all in one place.
Bring your existing attendee or guest list with you — import a CSV export (names, emails, meals, dietary needs) straight into your event's guest list in minutes, ready to RSVP and seat. Keep your own payment processor, too.