TicketSource vs WeGotTickets
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of TicketSource (Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee) and WeGotTickets (10% of face value per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: TicketSource vs WeGotTickets
TicketSource charges Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee. WeGotTickets charges 10% of face value per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | TicketSource Fee | Fan Pays | WeGotTickets Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.50 | £11.50 | £1.00 | £11.00 |
| £25 | £1.50 | £26.50 | £2.50 | £27.50 |
| £50 | £1.50 | £51.50 | £5.00 | £55.00 |
| £100 | £1.50 | £101.50 | £10.00 | £110.00 |
| 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 WeGotTickets fees would come to £1,250.00. 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 | WeGotTickets |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee | 10% of face value per ticket |
| Fee Model | Buyer pays fixed fee | Flat percentage |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Small venues and community events | Grassroots music, comedy, and arts 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
WeGotTickets: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Simple 10% commission - no hidden fees
- Good for grassroots music and comedy
- Easy setup for small organisers
- Established platform with loyal audience
Cons
- 10% fee is among the highest in the market
- Dated website design
- Limited marketing and promotional tools
- Basic reporting and analytics
The Verdict
When it comes to fees alone, TicketSource is the clear winner, costing less at every standard price point. WeGotTickets 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.
TicketSource vs WeGotTickets FAQ
TicketSource is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, TicketSource charges £1.50 while WeGotTickets charges £2.50. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
TicketSource charges £1.50 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.50). WeGotTickets charges £2.50 (fan pays £27.50).
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 WeGotTickets charges £10.00. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both TicketSource and WeGotTickets charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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