Kindest Events
Kindest Events: A focused nonprofit event system for ticketing, seating, check-in, and donor-connected records. Ranked #8 of 27 in Nonprofit Event Management Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for nonprofits managing seated fundraising events.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forNonprofits managing seated fundraising events
- Free planYes
- Event registrationYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Connects tickets, donations, attendee information, and donor records
- Supports tables, seats, bid numbers, capacity limits, and live check-in counts
- Kickstart includes unlimited fundraising pages, forms, CRM, and core integrations
Where it doesn't
- Growth costs $1,800 per year with annual billing
- Advanced branding, workflows, SMS, and Salesforce require Growth
- Designed for web-based, in-person events rather than broader event formats
Our verdict on Kindest Events
Kindest Events is a web-based event ticketing and attendee management tool for nonprofits running galas, auctions, and other ticketed in-person gatherings. It combines branded event pages, multiple ticket types, capacity limits, invitations, attendee registration, seating assignments, bid numbers, and check-in. Organizations can check guests in by name, email, or ticket code, while tickets, donations, attendee information, donor records, and reporting remain connected in one account. Its strongest fit is for nonprofits managing seated fundraising events that need event operations and donor information in the same system.
Pricing is structured around a free Kickstart plan and a paid Growth plan. Kickstart includes unlimited fundraising pages and donation forms, embeddable donation forms, nonprofit CRM, automated emails and transaction reporting, core integrations, and 3 admin seats. Growth is listed at $1,800 per year with annual billing. It adds custom branding and a custom domain, removes “Powered by Kindest,” enables automated workflows with auto-tagging, includes premium integrations including Salesforce, adds SMS text messaging campaigns, and provides 12 hours of one-to-one sessions. Event ticketing is included in the existing Kindest account rather than listed with a separate event-specific price.
The product’s main depth is operational coordination for seated events. Ticket options can be invite-only or hidden, attendee lists can be imported and exported, and staff can view live check-in counts. Integrations with Salesforce, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Double the Donation, and Bloomerang extend its fit for nonprofit communications, fundraising, and CRM workflows. Nonprofits that want connected registration, seating, check-in, and donor records should consider Kindest Events. Organizations planning event formats beyond in-person gatherings, or needing advanced branding and workflows without the Growth plan, may prefer an alternative.
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Kindest Events fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Event registration | Yes |
| Ticketing | Yes |
| Invitations | Yes |
| Attendee check-in | Yes |
| Attendance reporting | Yes |
| Event email tools | Not verified |
| Supported event formats | In-person |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Salesforce, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Double the Donation, Bloomerang |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | kindest.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Kindest Events integrations
Kindest Events lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Salesforce
- Mailchimp
- Constant Contact
- Double the Donation
- Bloomerang
Alternatives to Kindest Events
- ZeffyA free nonprofit platform covering events, fundraising, donor management, and payments.9.4
- BetterWorldA broad fundraising platform with free access and paid options for larger teams.9.2
- Swell FundraisingA focused toolkit for nonprofit events, campaigns, ticketing, and donor engagement.9.0
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