Skiddle vs WeGotTickets --
Fees Compared 2026
How do Skiddle (10% + 25p) and WeGotTickets (up to 10%) compare? See the exact fees side by side at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Skiddle vs WeGotTickets
Here is what fans actually pay after booking fees on each platform, compared at four common UK ticket price points. The final row shows tickts, which charges zero booking fees on every ticket.
| Ticket Price | Skiddle Fee | Fan Pays | WeGotTickets Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.25 | £11.25 | £1.00 | £11.00 |
| £25 | £2.75 | £27.75 | £2.50 | £27.50 |
| £50 | £5.25 | £55.25 | £5.00 | £55.00 |
| £100 | £10.25 | £110.25 | £10.00 | £110.00 |
| Any price | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
What the Numbers Mean
On a £25 ticket, Skiddle adds £2.75 in fees while WeGotTickets adds £2.50. At £100, the gap widens: Skiddle charges £10.25 versus £10.00 from WeGotTickets.
For an event selling 1,000 tickets at £25 each, the combined fees across both platforms average around £2,625.00. That money comes either from your fans' pockets or your own revenue. With tickts, that figure is £0.
Feature Comparison
Fees are not the only consideration. Here is how Skiddle and WeGotTickets compare on key features that matter to UK event organisers.
| Feature | Skiddle | WeGotTickets |
|---|---|---|
| Free events | Yes | Yes |
| Custom branding | No | No |
| Seating plans | No | No |
| Box office / door sales | Yes | No |
| Mobile app for scanning | Yes | No |
| Waitlists | Yes | No |
| Discount codes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-event management | Yes | Yes |
| Payout speed | 14 days after event | Weekly |
| Payment processor | Skiddle | WeGotTickets |
Pros and Cons
Skiddle
Pros
- Strong UK nightlife and festival audience
- Good discovery platform for promoters
- Established reputation in club events
- Promotion network included
Cons
- 10% + 25p is one of the highest fee rates
- Payouts held until 14 days after event
- Limited customisation options
- No seating plan support
WeGotTickets
Pros
- Simple, straightforward platform
- Good for grassroots and indie events
- No long-term contracts
- Weekly payouts
Cons
- Up to 10% fee per ticket
- Very basic feature set
- No seating plans or scanning app
- Dated website design
The Verdict
WeGotTickets (up to 10%) is the cheaper option at £2.50 on a £25 ticket versus £2.75 with Skiddle (10% + 25p). But both platforms still add fees that inflate the price your fans pay.
If you want to eliminate booking fees entirely, tickts charges £0 -- no percentage, no fixed fee, nothing. The price you set is the price your fans pay, with payments going directly to your Stripe account.
Skiddle vs WeGotTickets FAQ
On a £25 ticket, Skiddle charges £2.75 while WeGotTickets charges £2.50. However, both still charge fees. tickts is the only UK platform that charges genuinely zero booking fees.
Skiddle charges 10% + 25p per ticket in 2026. On a £25 ticket that works out to £2.75 in booking fees.
WeGotTickets charges up to 10% per ticket in 2026. On a £25 ticket that works out to £2.50 in booking fees.
Yes. tickts charges zero booking fees, zero commission, and zero subscriptions. Payments go directly to your Stripe account. It's free for organisers and free for fans.
Switching between ticketing platforms is straightforward for future events -- you simply create new events on the new platform. Past ticket data stays with the original platform. If you're switching, consider going directly to a zero-fee option like tickts rather than trading one set of fees for another.
More Comparisons
Looking for a specific matchup? Browse fee breakdowns for individual platforms or see how other pairs stack up. You can also explore UK Venue Guide to find the right venues for your events.
Why Pay Fees at All?
Both Skiddle and WeGotTickets charge your fans extra. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments.
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