TryBooking fees in 2026
Australian-founded platform with a strong UK community following and published pricing: 5% + 15p per ticket with TryBooking processing everything, or a 75p per-ticket fee if you connect your own Stripe (plus Stripe's 1.5% + 20p). Free events are free; fees can be passed on or absorbed.
The rate, on the record
5% + 15p all-in — or 75p/ticket via your own Stripe — Verified at trybooking.com/uk/pricing on 2026-07-26.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £0.40 | 8.0% | £5.40 |
| £10 | £0.65 | 6.5% | £10.65 |
| £15 | £0.90 | 6.0% | £15.90 |
| £25 | £1.40 | 5.6% | £26.40 |
| £50 | £2.65 | 5.3% | £52.65 |
| £100 | £5.15 | 5.2% | £105.15 |
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Strengths and costs
Where TryBooking earns its keep
- Published, verifiable pricing with no subscriptions
- Low 15p fixed component is kind to cheap tickets
- Popular with schools, PTAs and community groups
Where it costs you
- 5% processing-inclusive rate beats few of the cheap tier at higher prices
- Less UK brand recognition than the majors
Against the whole UK market
Every platform's cost on the same 100 × £20 event — sorted by verification tier, then price.
Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.
Questions people ask
What does TryBooking charge in 2026?
TryBooking's current structure is 5% + 15p all-in — or 75p/ticket via your own Stripe. On a £20 ticket that's £1.15 per ticket — 5.8% of face value.
Who pays the fee — me or my fans?
By default the fee is added on the fan's side at checkout — buyers pay face value plus the fee. Many platforms let organisers absorb it instead; either way the total is what the market responds to.
What are the cheapest alternatives to TryBooking?
For lower fees, compare TryBooking against flat-fee Ticket Tailor (60p + VAT PAYG, credits from 22p) and zero-fee Tickts (£0). The right choice depends on whether TryBooking's audience genuinely brings you buyers — see our alternatives guide.
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See what £0 booking fees look like
Tickts charges fans nothing on top of face value. Organisers keep 100% of the ticket price, paid straight to their own Stripe account.
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