Ticketmaster vs Eventbrite --
Fees Compared 2026
How do Ticketmaster (~13.5% + ~£2.50) and Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p) compare? See the exact fees side by side at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Ticketmaster vs Eventbrite
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 | Ticketmaster Fee | Fan Pays | Eventbrite Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £3.85 | £13.85 | £1.29 | £11.29 |
| £25 | £5.88 | £30.88 | £2.33 | £27.33 |
| £50 | £9.25 | £59.25 | £4.07 | £54.07 |
| £100 | £16.00 | £116.00 | £7.54 | £107.54 |
| Any price | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
What the Numbers Mean
On a £25 ticket, Ticketmaster adds £5.88 in fees while Eventbrite adds £2.33. At £100, the gap widens: Ticketmaster charges £16.00 versus £7.54 from Eventbrite.
For an event selling 1,000 tickets at £25 each, the combined fees across both platforms average around £4,105.00. 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 Ticketmaster and Eventbrite compare on key features that matter to UK event organisers.
| Feature | Ticketmaster | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Free events | No | Yes |
| Custom branding | No | Yes |
| Seating plans | Yes | No |
| Box office / door sales | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app for scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Waitlists | Yes | Yes |
| Discount codes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-event management | Yes | Yes |
| Payout speed | Varies by contract | 5-7 business days |
| Payment processor | Ticketmaster | Eventbrite Payments |
Pros and Cons
Ticketmaster
Pros
- Massive global audience reach
- Seating plan support for large venues
- Brand trust with mainstream consumers
- Handles very high-volume on-sales
Cons
- Highest fees in the industry (~13.5% + £2.50)
- Opaque, variable pricing
- Long contracts required
- Not accessible to small/independent organisers
Eventbrite
Pros
- Well-known brand with large audience reach
- Strong marketing and discovery tools
- Comprehensive event management dashboard
- Good API for integrations
Cons
- 6.95% + 59p per ticket adds up fast
- No seating plan support
- Payouts can take 5-7 business days
- Fees are per ticket, not per order
The Verdict
Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p) is the cheaper option at £2.33 on a £25 ticket versus £5.88 with Ticketmaster (~13.5% + ~£2.50). 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.
Ticketmaster vs Eventbrite FAQ
On a £25 ticket, Ticketmaster charges £5.88 while Eventbrite charges £2.33. However, both still charge fees. tickts is the only UK platform that charges genuinely zero booking fees.
Ticketmaster charges ~13.5% + ~£2.50 per ticket in 2026. On a £25 ticket that works out to £5.88 in booking fees.
Eventbrite charges 6.95% + 59p per ticket in 2026. On a £25 ticket that works out to £2.33 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 Ticketmaster and Eventbrite charge your fans extra. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments.
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