TicketSource vs Outsavvy
Fees Compared
Compare TicketSource (Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee) with Outsavvy (3% + 29p per ticket) side by side. Find out which platform costs less at every price point.
Fee Comparison: TicketSource vs Outsavvy
TicketSource charges Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee. Outsavvy charges 3% + 29p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | TicketSource Fee | Fan Pays | Outsavvy Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.50 | £11.50 | £0.59 | £10.59 |
| £25 | £1.50 | £26.50 | £1.04 | £26.04 |
| £50 | £1.50 | £51.50 | £1.79 | £51.79 |
| £100 | £1.50 | £101.50 | £3.29 | £103.29 |
| tickts | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
How the Fees Add Up
For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, TicketSource fees would total £750.00, while Outsavvy fees would come to £520.00. 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 | TicketSource | Outsavvy |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee | 3% + 29p per ticket |
| Fee Model | Buyer pays fixed fee | Percentage + fixed |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Small venues and community events | Independent organisers and community events |
TicketSource: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free tier available for organisers
- Good box office and seating tools
- White-label options on Pro plan
- Strong feature set for smaller venues
Cons
- £1.50 buyer fee is steep on cheap tickets
- 2.5% organiser fee on Pro plan
- Less marketplace discovery
- Can be confusing with multiple pricing tiers
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
The Verdict
TicketSource and Outsavvy are closely matched on fees, with each winning at different price points. Your choice should come down to which features matter most for your events.
However, both platforms still add fees on top of the face value. If you want fans to pay exactly the ticket price with no extras, tickts charges zero booking fees. For UK venues exploring their options, UK Venue Guide has helpful resources.
TicketSource vs Outsavvy FAQ
They are very close. On a £25 ticket, TicketSource charges £1.50 vs Outsavvy at £1.04. The winner depends on your ticket price. For zero fees, consider tickts.
TicketSource charges £1.50 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.50). Outsavvy charges £1.04 (fan pays £26.04).
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, TicketSource charges £1.50 and Outsavvy charges £3.29. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both TicketSource and Outsavvy charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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