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Independent fee comparison

Compare ticketing fees across major platforms.

See real per-ticket costs and features across major event ticketing platforms, side by side, using current published pricing. Enter your numbers and get a detailed comparison report.

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  • Compare up to 5 platforms at once
  • Real pricing data from major event ticketing systems
  • Platform fees and payment processing costs both included
  • Filter by features: reserved seating, CRM, payout timing, class registration, and more
  • Instant PDF report with the complete breakdown
  • Built for event organizers of every kind, from venues to nonprofits to promoters

How the calculator works

How the ticketing fee calculator works

Four steps, from your numbers to a complete side-by-side comparison of cost and features.

Enter your numbers

Enter your annual ticket volume and average price, then choose up to 5 platforms to compare. See exactly what each will cost per ticket and per year. The calculator adjusts for nonprofit pricing where it applies and shows both platform fees and payment processing costs.

Your Organization inputs: annual ticket volume, average ticket price, and organization type

Filter for what you need (optional)

Filter platforms by the features that matter to you, like reserved seating, CRM, early payout timing, or class registration, and only see the platforms that actually support your requirements.

Choose your must-have features

Feature requirements filter with options like email marketing integration and payout before show

Platforms that match stay selectable

Platform selector showing which ticketing platforms match the chosen features

Compare the pricing

See exact costs per ticket and annual totals for each platform, side by side: platform fees, payment fees, total fee, what you receive, effective rate, and annual cost.

Pricing comparison table showing platform fee, payment fee, total fee, effective rate, and annual cost per platform

Compare the full features

Once the pricing is generated, see the complete feature comparison, starting with the key differentiators, then all additional features.

Key differentiators first

Feature comparison table of key differentiators across platforms

Then every additional feature

Feature comparison table of additional features across platforms
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Trust and accuracy

Where the fees and features come from

This calculator provides transparent, verified pricing so you can make an informed decision. We include ticketing systems whose pricing and features are available from public sources. We have worked to present accurate, comparable data for every platform, including the platforms that beat ours on price for a given event.

Read how we keep the data accurate

What you get

What's included in your comparison

Platform fees

The per-ticket or percentage-based fees each platform charges to use it. Some charge flat fees, some charge percentages, many use a combination of both. Some offer nonprofit pricing.

Payment processing costs

Credit card and processing fees charged by the platform's payment processor. These typically run around $0.30 + 2.9% per transaction but vary by platform and payment method.

Annual cost breakdown

Your total projected cost for one year based on your ticket volume. For an organizer selling 5,000 tickets a year at $25 average, annual costs can range widely depending on which platform you choose.

Feature comparison

A side-by-side look at key features across platforms, including differentiators like reserved seating, class registration, payout timing, and CRM integration.

Why it matters

Why comparing ticketing costs matters

The difference between platforms can cost you thousands of dollars a year, or save you money while giving you better features.

But cost is not the only factor. Some platforms pay you days after your event ends, which creates cash flow problems when you need to cover production costs before ticket revenue arrives. Others pay on a regular schedule before the event. Payment timing, feature availability, and total cost all matter. This tool helps you see the complete picture: not just the headline fee, but what you will actually pay and what you will actually get.

Frequently asked questions

Questions organizers ask

How accurate is the pricing data?

All pricing comes from public sources, primarily platform websites. We update it regularly and date it so you know how current it is.

Which platforms are included?

Major event ticketing systems serving small to mid-size organizers, venues, performing arts organizations, and event promoters, wherever pricing is publicly available.

Does the calculator show nonprofit pricing?

Yes. Select nonprofit and you will see discounted pricing for platforms that offer nonprofit rates.

Are payment processing fees included?

Yes. The calculator shows platform fees and payment processing fees separately, then combines them into a total, so you see the complete picture of what you will actually pay per ticket.

Can I save or share my comparison?

Yes. After viewing your comparison, you can get a detailed PDF report by email to download, share with your team, or forward for budget approval.

How do I know if a platform has the features I need?

Use the optional feature filters to select must-have features. Platforms that do not support your selected features are grayed out in the selection list.

What is the difference between platform fees and payment fees?

Platform fees go to the ticketing software company for providing the system. Payment fees primarily go to card processors for handling transactions. Most platforms charge both.

Which ticketing platform is cheapest?

It depends on your ticket volume, average price, and whether you qualify for nonprofit pricing. Use the calculator to see what each would cost for your specific event.

See what each platform would cost for your event.

Enter your ticket volume and average price, choose your platforms, and get a complete side-by-side breakdown with a PDF report.

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