Tixel vs Eventbrite
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of Tixel (5% buyer fee (sellers list free, buyers pay 5%)) and Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p per ticket). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: Tixel vs Eventbrite
Tixel charges 5% buyer fee (sellers list free, buyers pay 5%). Eventbrite charges 6.95% + 59p per ticket. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | Tixel Fee | Fan Pays | Eventbrite Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £0.50 | £10.50 | £1.29 | £11.29 |
| £25 | £1.25 | £26.25 | £2.33 | £27.33 |
| £50 | £2.50 | £52.50 | £4.07 | £54.07 |
| £100 | £5.00 | £105.00 | £7.54 | £107.54 |
| tickts | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
How the Fees Add Up
For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, Tixel fees would total £625.00, while Eventbrite fees would come to £1,165.00. 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 | Tixel | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | 5% buyer fee (sellers list free, buyers pay 5%) | 6.95% + 59p per ticket |
| Fee Model | Buyer percentage | Percentage + fixed |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Fans buying or selling tickets safely on the secondary market | Organisers wanting maximum discovery and marketing tools |
Tixel: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Verified, safe ticket resale
- Fair 5% buyer fee
- No seller fees
- Anti-tout measures and price caps
Cons
- Only a resale platform - not for primary sales
- 5% still adds to the ticket cost
- Smaller inventory than major resale sites
- Limited to events already on partner platforms
Eventbrite: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Huge marketplace for event discovery
- Strong marketing and promotional tools
- Trusted brand with global reach
- Good integrations and API
Cons
- 6.95% + 59p per ticket adds up significantly
- Fees are among the higher UK options
- Less personalised support for smaller organisers
- Can feel generic for niche events
The Verdict
When it comes to fees alone, Tixel is the clear winner, costing less at every standard price point. Eventbrite offers better discovery 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.
Tixel vs Eventbrite FAQ
Tixel is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, Tixel charges £1.25 while Eventbrite charges £2.33. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
Tixel charges £1.25 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £26.25). Eventbrite charges £2.33 (fan pays £27.33).
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, Tixel charges £5.00 and Eventbrite charges £7.54. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both Tixel and Eventbrite charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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