WeGotTickets vs TicketSource
Fees Compared
A side-by-side fee comparison of WeGotTickets (10% of face value per ticket) and TicketSource (Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee). See exactly what fans pay at every price point.
Fee Comparison: WeGotTickets vs TicketSource
WeGotTickets charges 10% of face value per ticket. TicketSource charges Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee. Here is how they compare at standard UK ticket prices:
| Ticket Price | WeGotTickets Fee | Fan Pays | TicketSource Fee | Fan Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.00 | £11.00 | £1.50 | £11.50 |
| £25 | £2.50 | £27.50 | £1.50 | £26.50 |
| £50 | £5.00 | £55.00 | £1.50 | £51.50 |
| £100 | £10.00 | £110.00 | £1.50 | £101.50 |
| tickts | £0 | Face value | £0 | Face value |
How the Fees Add Up
For a typical event selling 500 tickets at £25, WeGotTickets fees would total £1,250.00, while TicketSource fees would come to £750.00. 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 | WeGotTickets | TicketSource |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fees | 10% of face value per ticket | Organiser absorbs 2.5% + free tier with £1.50/ticket buyer fee |
| Fee Model | Flat percentage | Buyer pays fixed fee |
| Free Events | Yes, free to list | Yes, free to list |
| Best For | Grassroots music, comedy, and arts events | Small venues and community events |
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
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
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.
WeGotTickets vs TicketSource FAQ
TicketSource is cheaper at most price points. For example, on a £25 ticket, WeGotTickets charges £2.50 while TicketSource charges £1.50. However, both still add fees. tickts charges zero booking fees.
WeGotTickets charges £2.50 on a £25 ticket (fan pays £27.50). TicketSource charges £1.50 (fan pays £26.50).
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, WeGotTickets charges £10.00 and TicketSource charges £1.50. At higher price points, percentage-based fees become increasingly significant.
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Why Pay Any Fees?
Both WeGotTickets and TicketSource charge booking fees. tickts charges nothing -- zero booking fees, zero commission, direct Stripe payments to your account.
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