Updated March 2026

Live it vs Eventbrite
Fees Compared

A side-by-side fee comparison of Live it (3.5% + 30p per ticket) and Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.

Fee Comparison: Live it vs Eventbrite

Live it charges 3.5% + 30p per ticket. Eventbrite charges 6.95% + 59p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:

Ticket Price Live it Fee Fan Pays Eventbrite Fee Fan Pays
£10 £0.65 £10.65 £1.29 £11.29
£25 £1.18 £26.18 £2.33 £27.33
£50 £2.05 £52.05 £4.07 £54.07
£100 £3.80 £103.80 £7.54 £107.54
tickts £0 Face value £0 Face value

How the Fees Add Up

For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, Live it fees would total £590.00, while Eventbrite fees would come to £1,165.00. 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 Live it Eventbrite
Booking Fees 3.5% + 30p per ticket 6.95% + 59p per ticket
Fee Model Percentage + fixed Percentage + fixed
Free Events Yes, free to list Yes, free to list
Best For Hospitality venues and experience-based events Organisers wanting maximum discovery and marketing tools

Live it: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Competitive 3.5% + 30p fees
  • Good for hospitality and experience events
  • Venue-focused features
  • Clean booking experience

Cons

  • Smaller platform with less discovery
  • Limited to certain event types
  • Fewer marketing tools than larger platforms
  • Less established brand

Eventbrite: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Huge marketplace for event discovery
  • Strong marketing and promotional tools
  • Trusted brand with global reach
  • Good integrations and API

Cons

  • 6.95% + 59p per ticket adds up significantly
  • Fees are among the higher UK options
  • Less personalised support for smaller organisers
  • Can feel generic for niche events

The Verdict

When it comes to fees alone, Live it is the clear winner, costing less at every standard price point. Eventbrite 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.

Live it vs Eventbrite FAQ

Live it is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, Live it charges £1.18 while Eventbrite charges £2.33. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.

Live it charges £1.18 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.18). Eventbrite charges £2.33 (fan pays £27.33).

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, Live it charges £3.80 and Eventbrite charges £7.54. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.

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Why Pay Any Fees?

Both Live it and Eventbrite charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.

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