FIXR for Spoken Word Events — Fees & Review 2026
Is FIXR the right platform for spoken word events? See fees, features, and alternatives.
Using FIXR for Spoken Word Events
FIXR charges 5% + 29p per ticket. For spoken word events, this means your attendees pay extra at checkout.
Let's look at whether FIXR is the right fit for spoken word events events.
Fee impact
For a £20 spoken word events ticket on FIXR, 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
FIXR 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 Fixr charge for spoken word events? +
Fixr charges 10% + 50p per ticket. This is paid by your attendees on top of your ticket price, unless you choose to absorb the fee yourself.
Is Fixr the cheapest ticketing platform for spoken word events? +
Fixr'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 Fixr for free spoken word events? +
Yes, most platforms including Fixr 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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