GuestList should be easy to understand before you book or host. There are no surprise fees at the door — everything material is shown on the event page and again at checkout.
For guests
Browse, request a spot, and join free gatherings at no charge from GuestList.
Hosts choose the ticket price. You pay the total shown at checkout (per person × headcount, plus any add-ons).
Creating a GuestList account and browsing events is always free. For paid events we use Razorpay to collect INR securely. Payment happens at booking for instant-join events, or only after a host accepts your request for approval-mode events.
For hosts
Publishing an event is free during our beta. When you mark an event as paid, GuestList deducts a small platform fee from the guest payment before we settle the remainder to you. The exact fee percentage is shown in your host dashboard when you set pricing — no hidden math after the fact.
- Free events: no GuestList fee.
- Paid events: platform fee disclosed at publish time; payment processing via Payment Gateway.
- Payouts to hosts follow Razorpay settlement schedules and your connected account status.
Payments
All card, UPI, and wallet payments on GuestList are processed by Razorpay. We do not store full card numbers on our servers. You receive an email receipt after a successful charge; hosts receive a payout summary in their dashboard.
Refunds follow our Cancellation & Refund Policy . The applicable cancellation window for each event is displayed before you confirm payment.
Common questions
Are there subscription plans?
Not today. GuestList is pay-as-you-go for paid events. We may introduce optional host tools later; we will announce them clearly before charging.
Do prices include GST?
Where applicable, taxes are included or itemised on the checkout screen as required by law. The final payable amount is always the number you confirm.
Who do I contact about a charge?
Email support@guestlist.one with your booking ID. For refund status, see refunds.