Fatsoma vs Fixr
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of Fatsoma (5% + 49p per ticket) and Fixr (3% + 30p per ticket (min 50p)). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Fatsoma vs Fixr
Fatsoma charges 5% + 49p per ticket. Fixr charges 3% + 30p per ticket (min 50p). Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | Fatsoma Fee | Fan Pays | Fixr Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £0.99 | £10.99 | £0.60 | £10.60 |
| £25 | £1.74 | £26.74 | £1.05 | £26.05 |
| £50 | £2.99 | £52.99 | £1.80 | £51.80 |
| £100 | £5.49 | £105.49 | £3.30 | £103.30 |
| tickts | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
How the Fees Add Up
For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, Fatsoma fees would total £870.00, while Fixr fees would come to £525.00. 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 | Fatsoma | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | 5% + 49p per ticket | 3% + 30p per ticket (min 50p) |
| Fee Model | Percentage + fixed | Percentage + fixed (minimum applies) |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Nightclub promoters and student events | Student nights and club events |
Fatsoma: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong social marketing tools
- Popular with nightlife/student events
- Promoter network for discovery
- App-based ticket delivery
Cons
- 5% + 49p per ticket adds up quickly
- Limited customisation options
- Less suited to seated/large-scale events
- No box office or door sales features
Fixr: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lower base fees (3% + 30p)
- Excellent rep/ambassador system
- Strong student market presence
- Good discovery through the Fixr app
Cons
- 50p minimum fee per ticket
- Platform design oriented towards nightlife
- Less suited to conferences or seated events
- Limited box office tools
The Verdict
When it comes to fees alone, Fixr is the clear winner, costing less at every standard price point. Fatsoma 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.
Fatsoma vs Fixr FAQ
Fixr is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, Fatsoma charges £1.74 while Fixr charges £1.05. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
Fatsoma charges £1.74 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.74). Fixr charges £1.05 (fan pays £26.05).
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, Fatsoma charges £5.49 and Fixr charges £3.30. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both Fatsoma and Fixr charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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