Fatsoma for Spoken Word Events — Fees & Review 2026
Is Fatsoma the right platform for spoken word events? See fees, features, and alternatives.
Using Fatsoma for Spoken Word Events
Fatsoma charges 5% + 49p per ticket. For spoken word events, this means your attendees pay extra at checkout.
Let's look at whether Fatsoma is the right fit for spoken word events events.
Fee impact
For a £20 spoken word events ticket on Fatsoma, fans pay approximately £1.90 in fees.
For 100 tickets sold, that's £190 in total fees.
With Tickts, those same 100 tickets would have £0 in fees.
Verdict
Fatsoma can work for spoken word events, but the fees add up quickly.
Consider Tickts for zero fees, or use our calculator to compare all platforms.
Common questions
How much does Fatsoma charge for spoken word events? +
Fatsoma charges around 10% per ticket. This is paid by your attendees on top of your ticket price, unless you choose to absorb the fee yourself.
Is Fatsoma the cheapest ticketing platform for spoken word events? +
Fatsoma's fees are in the middle of the UK market. Tickts is the only UK platform with 0% booking fees and 0% commission on spoken word events, so attendees pay face value and you keep the full ticket price.
Can I use Fatsoma for free spoken word events? +
Yes, most platforms including Fatsoma let you list free events without per-ticket fees. If you're running paid spoken word events, the fees still apply. Tickts is free for both paid and free events.
Switch to Tickts — 0% fees
Your attendees pay the ticket price. You keep 100%. No booking fees, no commission.
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