DesignMyNight vs Eventbrite
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of DesignMyNight (10% commission per booking) and Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: DesignMyNight vs Eventbrite
DesignMyNight charges 10% commission per booking. Eventbrite charges 6.95% + 59p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | DesignMyNight Fee | Fan Pays | Eventbrite Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.00 | £11.00 | £1.29 | £11.29 |
| £25 | £2.50 | £27.50 | £2.33 | £27.33 |
| £50 | £5.00 | £55.00 | £4.07 | £54.07 |
| £100 | £10.00 | £110.00 | £7.54 | £107.54 |
| tickts | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
How the Fees Add Up
For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, DesignMyNight fees would total £1,250.00, while Eventbrite fees would come to £1,165.00. That is money either coming out of your pocket or being added to what fans pay.
With tickts, the same 500 tickets would cost your fans exactly £12,500 -- no booking fees at all.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DesignMyNight | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | 10% commission per booking | 6.95% + 59p per ticket |
| Fee Model | Flat percentage | Percentage + fixed |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues | Organisers wanting maximum discovery and marketing tools |
DesignMyNight: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combined ticketing and venue booking
- Strong nightlife and hospitality focus
- Good discovery through their marketplace
- Table reservation integration
Cons
- 10% commission is expensive
- Less suitable for pure ticketed events
- Limited features for large-scale events
- Revenue share model can be costly
Eventbrite: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Huge marketplace for event discovery
- Strong marketing and promotional tools
- Trusted brand with global reach
- Good integrations and API
Cons
- 6.95% + 59p per ticket adds up significantly
- Fees are among the higher UK options
- Less personalised support for smaller organisers
- Can feel generic for niche events
The Verdict
When it comes to fees alone, Eventbrite is the clear winner, costing less at every standard price point. DesignMyNight offers better features in some areas, but the fee difference adds up quickly over hundreds or thousands of ticket sales.
That said, both platforms still charge fees that your fans have to pay. If you want to eliminate booking fees entirely, tickts charges zero fees -- the price you set is the price fans pay. For UK venues looking to maximise revenue, check out UK Venue Guide for more resources.
DesignMyNight vs Eventbrite FAQ
Eventbrite is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, DesignMyNight charges £2.50 while Eventbrite charges £2.33. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
DesignMyNight charges £2.50 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £27.50). Eventbrite charges £2.33 (fan pays £27.33).
Some platforms let you absorb fees so fans do not see them separately, but you still pay. The only way to truly eliminate booking fees is to use a zero-fee platform like tickts, where the ticket price is the final price.
On a £100 ticket, DesignMyNight charges £10.00 and Eventbrite charges £7.54. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both DesignMyNight and Eventbrite charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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