Eventbrite vs TicketSource --
Fees Compared 2026
How do Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p) and TicketSource (8.4% effective (~£1.50 per ticket)) compare? See the exact fees side by side at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Eventbrite vs TicketSource
Here is what fans actually pay after booking fees on each platform, compared at four common UK ticket price points. The final row shows tickts, which charges zero booking fees on every ticket.
| Ticket Price | Eventbrite Fee | Fan Pays | TicketSource Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.29 | £11.29 | £0.84 | £10.84 |
| £25 | £2.33 | £27.33 | £2.10 | £27.10 |
| £50 | £4.07 | £54.07 | £4.20 | £54.20 |
| £100 | £7.54 | £107.54 | £8.40 | £108.40 |
| Any price | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
What the Numbers Mean
On a £25 ticket, Eventbrite adds £2.33 in fees while TicketSource adds £2.10. At £100, the gap widens: Eventbrite charges £7.54 versus £8.40 from TicketSource.
For an event selling 1,000 tickets at £25 each, the combined fees across both platforms average around £2,215.00. That money comes either from your fans' pockets or your own revenue. With tickts, that figure is £0.
Feature Comparison
Fees are not the only consideration. Here is how Eventbrite and TicketSource compare on key features that matter to UK event organisers.
| Feature | Eventbrite | TicketSource |
|---|---|---|
| Free events | Yes | Yes |
| Custom branding | Yes | Yes |
| Seating plans | No | Yes |
| Box office / door sales | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app for scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Waitlists | Yes | Yes |
| Discount codes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-event management | Yes | Yes |
| Payout speed | 5-7 business days | 2-3 business days |
| Payment processor | Eventbrite Payments | Stripe |
Pros and Cons
Eventbrite
Pros
- Well-known brand with large audience reach
- Strong marketing and discovery tools
- Comprehensive event management dashboard
- Good API for integrations
Cons
- 6.95% + 59p per ticket adds up fast
- No seating plan support
- Payouts can take 5-7 business days
- Fees are per ticket, not per order
TicketSource
Pros
- Seating plan support included
- Good for theatres and performing arts
- Box office and door sales features
- Free plan available
Cons
- Effective rate of ~8.4% on standard plan
- Pro features require paid subscription
- Less audience reach than larger platforms
- Can be complex for simple events
The Verdict
TicketSource (8.4% effective (~£1.50 per ticket)) is the cheaper option at £2.10 on a £25 ticket versus £2.33 with Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p). But both platforms still add fees that inflate the price your fans pay.
If you want to eliminate booking fees entirely, tickts charges £0 -- no percentage, no fixed fee, nothing. The price you set is the price your fans pay, with payments going directly to your Stripe account.
Eventbrite vs TicketSource FAQ
On a £25 ticket, Eventbrite charges £2.33 while TicketSource charges £2.10. However, both still charge fees. tickts is the only UK platform that charges genuinely zero booking fees.
Eventbrite charges 6.95% + 59p per ticket in 2026. On a £25 ticket that works out to £2.33 in booking fees.
TicketSource charges 8.4% effective (~£1.50 per ticket) per ticket in 2026. On a £25 ticket that works out to £2.10 in booking fees.
Yes. tickts charges zero booking fees, zero commission, and zero subscriptions. Payments go directly to your Stripe account. It's free for organisers and free for fans.
Switching between ticketing platforms is straightforward for future events -- you simply create new events on the new platform. Past ticket data stays with the original platform. If you're switching, consider going directly to a zero-fee option like tickts rather than trading one set of fees for another.
More Comparisons
Looking for a specific matchup? Browse fee breakdowns for individual platforms or see how other pairs stack up. You can also explore UK Venue Guide to find the right venues for your events.
Why Pay Fees at All?
Both Eventbrite and TicketSource charge your fans extra. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments.
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