Fatsoma vs Tickts — Fee Comparison 2026
Compare Fatsoma (5% + 49p) vs Tickts (£0). See which platform is cheaper for your event.
Fatsoma vs Tickts
Choosing between Fatsoma and Tickts? The fees alone can make a big difference to your event's bottom line.
Fatsoma charges 5% + 49p per ticket, while Tickts charges £0.
Platform fees at a glance
Fatsoma
Student/nightlife
per ticket
Tickts
Zero-fee
per ticket
Which should you choose?
For most events, the platform with lower fees will save you and your attendees money.
But also consider: marketing reach, ease of use, payout speed, and customer support.
Use our calculator to see exact costs at your ticket price.
Common questions
Which is cheaper: Fatsoma or Tickts? +
Fatsoma charges around 10% per ticket. Tickts charges a per-ticket fee. The cheaper option depends on your ticket price, because some platforms weight their fees toward a flat per-ticket charge and others toward a percentage. Neither is free. Tickts is the only UK platform with 0% booking fees on any ticket price.
Can I switch from Fatsoma to Tickts (or vice versa)? +
Yes, organisers switch between platforms all the time. You set up on the new platform, list your event, and drive traffic to the new link. Past events stay where they are. If you're comparing platforms because fees feel high, look at Tickts: you keep 100% of ticket revenue regardless of volume.
Do Fatsoma and Tickts both add fees on top of face value? +
Yes. Both platforms charge booking fees to your attendees in addition to the face value of the ticket. On a £20 ticket, your attendee typically pays £22–£23 at checkout. Tickts charges nothing on top, so attendees pay the face value and you keep it all.
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