Fatsoma vs Skiddle
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of Fatsoma (5% + 49p per ticket) and Skiddle (10% + 25p per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Fatsoma vs Skiddle
Fatsoma charges 5% + 49p per ticket. Skiddle charges 10% + 25p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | Fatsoma Fee | Fan Pays | Skiddle Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £0.99 | £10.99 | £1.25 | £11.25 |
| £25 | £1.74 | £26.74 | £2.75 | £27.75 |
| £50 | £2.99 | £52.99 | £5.25 | £55.25 |
| £100 | £5.49 | £105.49 | £10.25 | £110.25 |
| 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 Skiddle fees would come to £1,375.00. 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 | Skiddle |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | 5% + 49p per ticket | 10% + 25p per ticket |
| Fee Model | Percentage + fixed | Percentage + fixed |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Nightclub promoters and student events | Festivals and club nights seeking discovery |
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
Skiddle: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Massive marketplace for event discovery
- Strong festival and club presence
- Good marketing and promotional tools
- Established brand trusted by fans
Cons
- 10% + 25p is one of the highest fee rates
- Fees can be prohibitive for low-priced tickets
- Less control over customer data
- Platform takes a large cut of revenue
The Verdict
When it comes to fees alone, Fatsoma is the clear winner, costing less at every standard price point. Skiddle offers better discovery 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 Skiddle FAQ
Fatsoma is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, Fatsoma charges £1.74 while Skiddle charges £2.75. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
Fatsoma charges £1.74 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.74). Skiddle charges £2.75 (fan pays £27.75).
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 Skiddle charges £10.25. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both Fatsoma and Skiddle charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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