Pricing
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Know exactly what you pay as a guest and what you earn as a host.
Guest fee
12%
Host commission
0%
For Guests
What you pay
What you pay = what you see + tax + any host service fee
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Space rental Hourly rate × hours booked. If the host charges an extra-guest fee, it's added per head above their base capacity. | Varies |
HST / GST / PST Sales tax as required by your province | Varies by province |
Service fee Optional fee set by the host (0-15%) | 0-15% |
Security deposit Optional, set by the host based on event size and what's being offered. Held on your card, not charged unless the host files a damage claim. | Optional |
No surprises at checkout. The full price breakdown is shown before you confirm your booking, including all taxes and fees.
For Hosts
What you earn
You keep 84.5% of every booking
| Fee | Rate |
|---|---|
Platform commission Covers payment processing, guest support, marketing, and platform maintenance. Launch phase: 0% — you keep 100% of your booking revenue. | 0% (launch) |
Stripe processing Industry-standard payment processing fee charged by Stripe on the total guest payment (including service fee and tax). | 2.9% + $0.30 |
Example earnings
Based on a $200 host rate for a 4-hour booking. Your actual payout depends on your hourly rate, the number of hours, any extra-guest fees you charge, and the province's sales tax (which the guest pays, not you).
Payout timeline
Payouts are sent via direct deposit 3-5 business days after the event takes place. Track all your earnings from the Host Dashboard.
How we compare
Host commission rates across major platforms
| Platform | Host Fee |
|---|---|
| EventSpaceYou are here | 0% |
| Airbnb | 15.5% |
| Peerspace | 15-25% |
| Swimply | 15% |
Pricing FAQ
When am I charged as a guest?
You are charged at the time of booking. The full amount, including the space rental, applicable taxes, and any service fee, is processed through our secure Stripe payment system.
When do hosts get paid?
Hosts receive their payout 3-5 business days after the event takes place. Payouts are sent via direct deposit to the bank account on file in your Host Dashboard.
What does the platform commission cover?
Secure payment processing, 24/7 customer support, marketing to bring guests to your listing, and ongoing platform development. EventSpace does NOT provide property insurance — hosts should maintain their own homeowner's, renter's, or commercial-event policy. We mediate disputes and provide a secure damage-claim channel, but coverage is the host's responsibility.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. We believe in full transparency. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay. Hosts see their exact earnings before accepting any booking.
How does the security deposit work?
The security deposit is optional — each host sets it based on their space, the event size, and what they're offering (similar to Airbnb's approach). When set, it's authorized on the guest's card at checkout, held without being charged, and only captured if the host files a documented damage claim within 48 hours of the event. If no claim is filed, the authorization releases automatically.
Can hosts set their own prices?
Absolutely. Hosts have full control over their hourly rate or flat rate, service fee (0-15%), and security deposit amount. We provide pricing recommendations based on comparable listings in your area.
Ready to get started?
No sign-up fee. No monthly subscription. Only pay when you earn.