Spektrix vs Live it
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of Spektrix (Custom pricing based on venue size (typically 3-5% of revenue)) and Live it (3.5% + 30p per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Spektrix vs Live it
Spektrix charges Custom pricing based on venue size (typically 3-5% of revenue). Live it charges 3.5% + 30p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | Spektrix Fee | Fan Pays | Live it Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £0.40 | £10.40 | £0.65 | £10.65 |
| £25 | £1.00 | £26.00 | £1.18 | £26.18 |
| £50 | £2.00 | £52.00 | £2.05 | £52.05 |
| £100 | £4.00 | £104.00 | £3.80 | £103.80 |
| tickts | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
How the Fees Add Up
For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, Spektrix fees would total £500.00, while Live it fees would come to £590.00. 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 | Spektrix | Live it |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | Custom pricing based on venue size (typically 3-5% of revenue) | 3.5% + 30p per ticket |
| Fee Model | Custom quoted | Percentage + fixed |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Theatres, arts centres, and cultural organisations | Hospitality venues and experience-based events |
Spektrix: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Purpose-built for arts and theatre
- Powerful CRM and fundraising integration
- Excellent reporting and analytics
- Seating plan and membership tools
Cons
- Custom pricing - not transparent
- Estimated 3-5% of revenue
- Requires onboarding and training
- Overkill for simple or one-off events
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
The Verdict
When it comes to fees alone, Spektrix 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.
Spektrix vs Live it FAQ
Spektrix is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, Spektrix charges £1.00 while Live it charges £1.18. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
Spektrix charges £1.00 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.00). Live it charges £1.18 (fan pays £26.18).
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, Spektrix charges £4.00 and Live it charges £3.80. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both Spektrix and Live it charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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