Eventim vs See Tickets
Fees Compared
Compare Eventim (Typically 10-15% of face value (varies by event)) with See Tickets (Typically 10% + service charge per ticket) side by side. Find out which platform costs less at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Eventim vs See Tickets
Eventim charges Typically 10-15% of face value (varies by event). See Tickets charges Typically 10% + service charge per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | Eventim Fee | Fan Pays | See Tickets Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.25 | £11.25 | £2.00 | £12.00 |
| £25 | £3.12 | £28.12 | £3.50 | £28.50 |
| £50 | £6.25 | £56.25 | £6.00 | £56.00 |
| £100 | £12.50 | £112.50 | £11.00 | £111.00 |
| tickts | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
How the Fees Add Up
For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, Eventim fees would total £1,560.00, while See Tickets fees would come to £1,750.00. 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 | Eventim | See Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | Typically 10-15% of face value (varies by event) | Typically 10% + service charge per ticket |
| Fee Model | Variable percentage | Percentage + fixed |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Major concerts and arena events | Large festivals and professionally promoted concerts |
Eventim: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Access to major tours and arena events
- Established European ticketing network
- Strong infrastructure for large events
- Physical and digital ticket options
Cons
- 10-15% fees are among the highest
- Not available for self-service event creation
- Fees are opaque and vary by event
- Limited to larger, professionally promoted events
See Tickets: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Access to major UK festivals and concerts
- Strong infrastructure for large events
- Physical ticket options available
- Established industry relationships
Cons
- ~10% + service charge is expensive
- Fees can be opaque
- Not self-service for most organisers
- Limited to professionally promoted events
The Verdict
Eventim and See Tickets are closely matched on fees, with each winning at different price points. Your choice should come down to which features matter most for your events.
However, both platforms still add fees on top of the face value. If you want fans to pay exactly the ticket price with no extras, tickts charges zero booking fees. For UK venues exploring their options, UK Venue Guide has helpful resources.
Eventim vs See Tickets FAQ
They are very close. On a £25 ticket, Eventim charges £3.12 vs See Tickets at £3.50. The winner depends on your ticket price. For zero fees, consider tickts.
Eventim charges £3.12 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £28.12). See Tickets charges £3.50 (fan pays £28.50).
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, Eventim charges £12.50 and See Tickets charges £11.00. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both Eventim and See Tickets charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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