Updated March 2026

Outsavvy vs Fatsoma
Fees Compared

A side-by-side fee comparison of Outsavvy (3% + 29p per ticket) and Fatsoma (5% + 49p per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.

Fee Comparison: Outsavvy vs Fatsoma

Outsavvy charges 3% + 29p per ticket. Fatsoma charges 5% + 49p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:

Ticket Price Outsavvy Fee Fan Pays Fatsoma Fee Fan Pays
£10 £0.59 £10.59 £0.99 £10.99
£25 £1.04 £26.04 £1.74 £26.74
£50 £1.79 £51.79 £2.99 £52.99
£100 £3.29 £103.29 £5.49 £105.49
tickts £0 Face value £0 Face value

How the Fees Add Up

For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, Outsavvy fees would total £520.00, while Fatsoma fees would come to £870.00. 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 Outsavvy Fatsoma
Booking Fees 3% + 29p per ticket 5% + 49p per ticket
Fee Model Percentage + fixed Percentage + fixed
Free Events Yes, free to list Yes, free to list
Best For Independent organisers and community events Nightclub promoters and student events

Outsavvy: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Low 3% + 29p fee rate
  • Good for community and independent events
  • Simple, clean interface
  • Supports recurring events well

Cons

  • Smaller platform with limited discovery
  • Fewer marketing tools
  • Less suited to large-scale events
  • Limited integrations

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

The Verdict

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

Outsavvy vs Fatsoma FAQ

Outsavvy is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, Outsavvy charges £1.04 while Fatsoma charges £1.74. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.

Outsavvy charges £1.04 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.04). Fatsoma charges £1.74 (fan pays £26.74).

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, Outsavvy charges £3.29 and Fatsoma charges £5.49. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.

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Why Pay Any Fees?

Both Outsavvy and Fatsoma charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.

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