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title: "Swoogo vs Ticket Fairy: fees and features (2026)"
description: "See Swoogo and Ticket Fairy side by side: fees, features and what switching takes. Checked October 2026."
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1. [Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/)
2. [Compare](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare)
3. [Event and festival management](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/event-management)
4. Swoogo vs Ticket Fairy

# Swoogo vs Ticket Fairy

Swoogo and Ticket Fairy both sell registrations and check attendees in at the door. Swoogo charges an annual subscription from $11,800 for one user with unlimited events, and on Ticket Fairy every plan has one standard booking fee per ticket that you pass on to attendees or absorb.

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Ticket Fairy publishes this comparison and also sells event ticketing and event management software. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology)

- **7 of 7** of the things you need, included on Ticket Fairy
- **3 of 7** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Swoogo
- **$28** Ticket Fairy fee on a $350 ticket

## Which should you choose?

### Where Ticket Fairy is stronger

- You choose whether buyers pay the booking fee on top of your price or you absorb it.[1](#source-1)
- Payouts can arrive daily as tickets sell when you connect your own Stripe or Xendit account, where your country supports it, and money Ticket Fairy processes is paid after the event.[1](#source-1)
- Your door team can scan accreditation passes with the same app as tickets.[2](#source-2)

### Where Swoogo is stronger

- Plans include unlimited events with no cap on registrants for one price.[3](#source-3)
- Swoogo says it does not take an extra fee from each transaction; fees are between the organizer and their payment gateway.[4](#source-4)
- Every account has in-house support with a first response within 15 minutes during business hours.[5](#source-5)

Ticket Fairy is the better fit when you want to be paid daily as passes sell on your own Stripe or Xendit account, with one booking fee you pass on or absorb and accreditation passes scanned by the same app as attendee tickets. Swoogo suits you if you run many corporate events a year on one annual price, with check-in on every plan, wallet badges and a first support response within 15 minutes.

## What would 600 conference passes at $350 cost on each platform?

Swoogo does not publish a fee for each ticket, so you see Ticket Fairy's fees worked out and how Swoogo prices. You can enter your ticket price and the number of tickets you expect to sell.

| For 600 tickets at $350 | Ticket Fairy | Swoogo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Who pays the fee | The buyer, unless you choose to absorb it | Not published |
| Fees per ticket | $28 | Not published; quote required |
| Buyers pay in total | $226,800 | Not published |
| You receive for the tickets | $210,000 | Not published |
| Your Business plan ($500 a month), once the Ticket Fairy fees on these sales come off it | $0 to pay that month | Annual subscription priced by team size (users), with unlimited events and registrants. Professional from $11,800/year for 1 user (USD, excl. sales tax); Enterprise price via sales; optional paid add-ons. |

Ticket Fairy's standard booking fee is the same on every plan. Each month, Ticket Fairy's fees on your paid tickets come off your next plan bill, up to the plan price. Swoogo's pricing is from [its own pricing page](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [See Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing).

## What can Swoogo and Ticket Fairy each do for your conference?

### Where does each platform win on what you need?

- Included Contracts and e-signing  Not found
- Included Supplier management  Not found
- Included Crew and volunteer rota  Not found
- Included Budgets and settlements  Not found

**3 things you need are the same on both:** Run of show and day sheets, Passes and accreditation, Ticket sales in the same system

Ticket Fairy includes 4 of these that we did not find in Swoogo's public documentation.

| What you need | Ticket Fairy | Swoogo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artists and suppliers |  |  |
| Contracts and e-signing | Included[6](#source-6) Contracts go from your templates to many performers, traders or suppliers at once and come back signed online, with a signature certificate | Not found in Swoogo's public documentation[7](#source-7) Contract templates and e-signing not documented |
| Supplier management | Included[8](#source-8) You can send hire lists, have suppliers confirm orders on their own page, match quotes to orders and count deliveries | Not found in Swoogo's public documentation[9](#source-9) Supplier or vendor management not documented |
| Show day |  |  |
| Run of show and day sheets | Included[10](#source-10) Your run of show names who calls each cue, and each team gets its own day sheet and show-day timing | Included[11](#source-11) Agendas, sessions and a drag-and-drop session Schedule View |
| Crew and volunteer rota | Included[12](#source-12) Your team builds the rota, fills open shifts, recruits volunteers, approves hours and checks staff in | Not found in Swoogo's public documentation[13](#source-13) Crew rota, shifts or volunteer management not documented |
| Passes and accreditation | Included[2](#source-2) You can take accreditation requests, approve them and issue passes from a pass desk, and your door team scans them with the same app as tickets | Included[14](#source-14) Badge designer with badges per attendee type, on-demand printing, digital wallet badges |
| Money |  |  |
| Budgets and settlements | Included[15](#source-15) Your budget works in several currencies, and each artist and supplier cost counts as you book them | Not found in Swoogo's public documentation[16](#source-16) Event budgets and settlements not documented |
| Ticket sales in the same system | Included[17](#source-17) Your tickets sell with checkout on your own website, and your door team scans them on phones and tablets | Included[18](#source-18) Paid registration with discounts, payment plans and your own payment gateway |

## What else should you know about Swoogo and Ticket Fairy?

How much does Swoogo cost?:  Swoogo's Professional plan is shown at $11,800 a year for one full user, rising with team size, and includes unlimited events and registrants. Enterprise has no published price. [19](#source-19) [3](#source-3) [20](#source-20)

Does Swoogo take a fee on each registration?:  No. Swoogo says it takes no extra fee per transaction, and you pay your own payment gateway's fees. On Ticket Fairy, every plan has one standard booking fee, and you choose whether attendees pay it on top of your price or you absorb it. [4](#source-4) [1](#source-1)

Can attendees pay for a conference pass in installments on Swoogo?:  Yes. Swoogo's paid events can use early-bird discounts and payment plans. On Ticket Fairy, buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later. [21](#source-21) [22](#source-22) [23](#source-23)

Does Swoogo print badges on site?:  Yes. A drag-and-drop badge designer assigns badges by attendee type, the Go Onsite check-in app is on every plan and keeps working offline, and attendees can save a digital badge to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. On Ticket Fairy, your door team can scan accreditation passes with the same app as tickets. [24](#source-24) [25](#source-25) [26](#source-26) [27](#source-27) [2](#source-2)

Can Swoogo take speaker submissions?:  Yes. Call for Speakers is an add-on from $2,000 a year that turns accepted submissions into sessions. [28](#source-28)

Can Swoogo schedule my event staff?:  We did not find crew rotas or volunteer scheduling in Swoogo's public documentation. On Ticket Fairy, you can build your rota, fill open shifts, recruit volunteers, approve hours and check staff in. [12](#source-12)

Can an AI assistant manage my Swoogo event?:  Yes. The Swoogo MCP server lets an AI assistant add speakers, register attendees, update sessions and create discount codes. On Ticket Fairy, Fai creates events, ticket releases, promo codes and buyer emails in your dashboard, and saves each change only when you approve it. [29](#source-29) [30](#source-30)

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## Where does each fact come from?

Every fact about another company comes from its own published pages, quoted word for word. Where we did not find something in those pages, we say exactly that. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology)

1. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
2. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Issue accreditation passes for your event](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/issue-accreditation-passes-for-your-event)
3. Swoogo Plans include unlimited events with no cap on registrants for one price. "Build unlimited events with no cap on registrants, all for one predictable price."  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
4. Swoogo Swoogo says it does not take an extra fee from each transaction; fees are between the organizer and their payment gateway. "We don’t take an extra fee from every transaction – that’s between you and your payment gateway!"  [swoogo.events/event-registration-software/](https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/), read on 17 October 2026.
5. Swoogo Every account has in-house support with a first response within 15 minutes during business hours. "Each and every account has access to our in-house support team to help answer questions; with an initial response within 15 minutes during business hours."  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
6. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Send your event contracts and get them signed online](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/send-contracts-and-get-them-signed-online)

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7. Swoogo Contracts and e-signing "$11,800" Where we looked: https://swoogo.events/pricing/, https://swoogo.events/platform/, https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/, https://swoogo.events/onsite-solutions/, https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/, https://swoogo.events/conferences/, https://swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/, https://swoogo.events/pro-services/, https://swoogo.events/partner-directory/, https://swoogo.events/integrations/, page-sitemap and product-updates sitemap titles on swoogo.events, https://developer.swoogo.com/llms.txt (full API index); help center swoogo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us requires login and was not read; searched page text for "contract", "e-sign", "signature", "agreement"; the pricing page.  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
8. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Get hire suppliers to confirm orders and count deliveries for your event](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/get-hire-suppliers-to-confirm-orders-and-count-deliveries)
9. Swoogo Supplier management "$11,800" Where we looked: https://swoogo.events/pricing/, https://swoogo.events/platform/, https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/, https://swoogo.events/onsite-solutions/, https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/, https://swoogo.events/conferences/, https://swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/, https://swoogo.events/pro-services/, https://swoogo.events/partner-directory/, https://swoogo.events/integrations/, page-sitemap and product-updates sitemap titles on swoogo.events, https://developer.swoogo.com/llms.txt (full API index); help center swoogo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us requires login and was not read; searched page text for "vendor", "supplier", "purchase order", "procurement"; the pricing page.  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
10. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Plan your run of show and who calls it](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/plan-your-run-of-show-and-who-calls-it)
11. Swoogo Run of show and day sheets "From simple one-day conferences to multi-day, multi-track events, you can build your agenda, manage sessions, and collect speaker nominations all under one roof."  [swoogo.events/conferences/](https://swoogo.events/conferences/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260923071844/https://swoogo.events/conferences/)
12. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Build your event rota and check staff in](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/build-your-event-rota-and-check-staff-in)
13. Swoogo Crew and volunteer rota "$11,800" Where we looked: https://swoogo.events/pricing/, https://swoogo.events/platform/, https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/, https://swoogo.events/onsite-solutions/, https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/, https://swoogo.events/conferences/, https://swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/, https://swoogo.events/pro-services/, https://swoogo.events/partner-directory/, https://swoogo.events/integrations/, page-sitemap and product-updates sitemap titles on swoogo.events, https://developer.swoogo.com/llms.txt (full API index); help center swoogo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us requires login and was not read; searched page text for "staff", "volunteer", "shift", "rota", "crew"; the pricing page.  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
14. Swoogo Passes and accreditation "Customize and dynamically assign badge designs for different attendee types."  [swoogo.events/event-logistics/](https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902133429/https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/)
15. Ticket Fairy [You know what every act and event really costs](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event-operating-system/budget-and-costs)
16. Swoogo Budgets and settlements "$11,800" Where we looked: https://swoogo.events/pricing/, https://swoogo.events/platform/, https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/, https://swoogo.events/onsite-solutions/, https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/, https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/, https://swoogo.events/conferences/, https://swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/, https://swoogo.events/pro-services/, https://swoogo.events/partner-directory/, https://swoogo.events/integrations/, page-sitemap and product-updates sitemap titles on swoogo.events, https://developer.swoogo.com/llms.txt (full API index); help center swoogo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us requires login and was not read; searched page text for "budget", "settlement", "expense", "spend"; the pricing page.  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
17. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Scan tickets at the door](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/scan-tickets-at-the-door)
18. Swoogo Ticket sales in the same system "run discounts like early-bird pricing, or offer flexibility through payment plans"  [swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/](https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260510142018/https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/)
19. Swoogo The Professional plan is shown at $11,800 per year (USD) for one full user, rising with team size. "$11,800"  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
20. Swoogo The Enterprise plan has no published price; buyers talk to sales. "Talk to Sales"  [swoogo.events/pricing/](https://swoogo.events/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261005163625/https://swoogo.events/pricing/)
21. Swoogo Paid events can use early-bird discounts and payment plans. "run discounts like early-bird pricing, or offer flexibility through payment plans"  [swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/](https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260510142018/https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/)
22. Swoogo Paid registration with discounts, payment plans and your own payment gateway "run discounts like early-bird pricing, or offer flexibility through payment plans"  [swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/](https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260510142018/https://swoogo.events/event-registration-software/event-payments/)
23. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
24. Swoogo A drag-and-drop badge designer assigns badge designs by attendee type. "Customize and dynamically assign badge designs for different attendee types."  [swoogo.events/event-logistics/](https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902133429/https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/)
25. Swoogo The Go Onsite check-in app is included in all Swoogo plans, with individual or group check-in from any device. "Check guests in as individuals or groups from any device, with live stats on registration pacing. Included in all Swoogo plans."  [swoogo.events/event-logistics/](https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902133429/https://swoogo.events/event-logistics/)
26. Swoogo Go Onsite check-in keeps working offline and syncs when the connection returns. "Keep check-in rolling even if you lose signal."  [swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/](https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260710230558/https://swoogo.events/mobile/go-onsite/)
27. Swoogo Attendees can save a digital badge to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet after registering. "Your attendees can now save their digital event badge directly to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet the moment they complete registration."  [swoogo.events/product-updates/save-badges-to-digital-wallet/](https://swoogo.events/product-updates/save-badges-to-digital-wallet/), read on 17 October 2026.
28. Swoogo Call for Speakers is an add-on, from $2,000 per year for 1 user accounts, that turns accepted submissions into sessions. "Add on CFS for $2,000/year"  [swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/](https://swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260610115938/https://swoogo.events/call-for-speakers/)
29. Swoogo The Swoogo MCP server lets an AI assistant add speakers, register attendees, update sessions and create discount codes. "Add speakers, register attendees, update sessions, and create discount codes right from the chat window."  [swoogo.events/mcp/](https://swoogo.events/mcp/), read on 17 October 2026.
30. Ticket Fairy [Fai gets your ticketing jobs done when you ask](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/fai)

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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