Fee Breakdown · Updated September 2026Townscript Alternative: Indian Event Fee Comparison
Comparing fee structures, payout schedules, and operational gate tools for workshops, marathons, cultural fests, and community gatherings in India.
Direct Summary: Townscript deducts approximately 5.98% + ₹10 per ticket plus 18% GST from your ticket revenue with weekly/post-event payouts. Yano charges 0% commission with a flat ₹6–₹10 software credit per paid ticket, supports Direct Personal UPI with ₹0 gateway fees, and settles funds instantly straight to your own account.
Real Math ComparisonExample: 200 Attendees at ₹1,000 per Ticket (₹2,00,000 Gross Sales)
Let’s see how much cash actually lands in your bank account after all deductions:
Townscript Deductions
- Platform Fee (3.99%): ₹7,980
- Payment Gateway (1.99%): ₹3,980
- Fixed Ticket Fee (₹10 × 200): ₹2,000
- GST on Fees (18%): ₹2,513
- Total Deductions: ~₹16,473
You Take Home: ~₹1,83,527
Yano (Direct Personal UPI)
- Platform Commission (0%): ₹0.00
- Gateway Processing Fee: ₹0.00
- Flat Software Credits (₹8 × 200): ₹1,600
- GST on Software Credits: ₹288
- Total Deductions: ₹1,888
You Take Home: ₹1,98,112 (+₹14,585 in your pocket)
Structural & Operational Comparison
| Feature | Townscript | Yano |
|---|
| Platform Commission | 3.99% of ticket volume | 0% commission |
| Gateway Fee | 1.99% mandatory gateway fee | ₹0 with Direct UPI (or ~2% own gateway) |
| Fixed Fee per Ticket | ₹10 per ticket | Flat prepaid credit (~₹6–₹10) |
| Payout Schedule | Weekly or post-event escrow release | Instant direct settlement (Zero escrow) |
| Gate Pass Check-in | App download required for volunteers | Browser phone camera scan (zero app install) |
| Unique Indian Features | Standard registration form | 50:50 gender lock, bus yatra split, ₹0 guest goal |
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