Live it vs Ticket Tailor
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of Live it (3.5% + 30p per ticket) and Ticket Tailor (Subscription from £19/month or 26p per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Live it vs Ticket Tailor
Live it charges 3.5% + 30p per ticket. Ticket Tailor charges Subscription from £19/month or 26p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | Live it Fee | Fan Pays | Ticket Tailor Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £0.65 | £10.65 | £0.26 | £10.26 |
| £25 | £1.18 | £26.18 | £0.26 | £25.26 |
| £50 | £2.05 | £52.05 | £0.26 | £50.26 |
| £100 | £3.80 | £103.80 | £0.26 | £100.26 |
| 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 Ticket Tailor fees would come to £130.00. 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 | Ticket Tailor |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | 3.5% + 30p per ticket | Subscription from £19/month or 26p per ticket |
| Fee Model | Percentage + fixed | Per-ticket or subscription |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Hospitality venues and experience-based events | Organisers wanting transparent, low per-ticket costs |
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
Ticket Tailor: Pros and Cons
Pros
- No percentage fee - just 26p per ticket
- Simple, transparent pricing
- Good customisation and white-label options
- Subscription option for high-volume sellers
Cons
- Subscription fees can add up for small events
- Less marketplace discovery than competitors
- No built-in marketing tools
- Basic reporting compared to premium platforms
The Verdict
When it comes to fees alone, Ticket Tailor is the clear winner, costing less at every standard price point. Live it 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.
Live it vs Ticket Tailor FAQ
Ticket Tailor is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, Live it charges £1.18 while Ticket Tailor charges £0.26. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
Live it charges £1.18 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.18). Ticket Tailor charges £0.26 (fan pays £25.26).
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 Ticket Tailor charges £0.26. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both Live it and Ticket Tailor charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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