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title: "Eventbrite vs Ticketbud: fees and features compared (2026)"
description: "Eventbrite and Ticketbud side by side for event organizers: fees, features and who each suits. Checked October 2026."
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4. Eventbrite vs Ticketbud

# Eventbrite vs Ticketbud

Both are free for free events and charge a fee per paid ticket that buyers pay by default. In the US, Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket plus 2.9% processing per order, while Ticketbud's buyers pay 2% + 99 cents plus a 2.9% + 30 cents processor fee; Eventbrite brings a large discovery marketplace, and Ticketbud offers offline check-in and a published non-profit and school rate.

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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)

- **9 of 11** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Eventbrite
- **7 of 11** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Ticketbud
- **2** things you get only on Ticket Fairy here

## The short answer

Which should you choose?

### Eventbrite suits you if you need

- In the US the service fee is 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket.[1](#source-1)
- Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users.[2](#source-2)

### Ticketbud suits you if you need

- In the US, Ticketbud's attendees pay 2% + 99 cents per ticket sold, unless you absorb it, plus a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30 cents per ticket.[3](#source-3)
- With Ticketbud you can download your attendee list before the event and check guests in offline.[4](#source-4)

Choose Eventbrite if you want buyers to find your events through its large discovery marketplace, 24/7 chat support on paid events and AI that writes your event descriptions. Choose Ticketbud if you want offline check-in from a downloaded list, rented point-of-sale hardware and a published non-profit and school rate.

## Why event teams choose Ticket Fairy

Why do event teams choose Ticket Fairy over both Eventbrite and Ticketbud?

You get one standard ticketing fee with card processing included, so the price you compare is the price your buyers pay. Your buyers can pay in installments and resell at face value to the next fan on your waiting list, and Fai can answer questions and make changes once you approve.

### Only on Ticket Fairy

- **Payment plans** Your buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later [5](#source-5)
- **Sells through AI assistants** Your buyers can find and buy your tickets inside the AI assistants you choose [6](#source-6)

- Your buyers' ticketing fee includes card processing and customer service for your buyers.[7](#source-7)
- Your buyers can pay a deposit at checkout and the rest in weekly or monthly installments that finish before the event.[8](#source-8)
- Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[9](#source-9)
- Fai can answer questions and make changes once you approve.[10](#source-10)

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[Eventbrite vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-eventbrite) [Ticketbud vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-ticketbud)

## What each platform does for your event

What does each of Eventbrite and Ticketbud do?

### How do both tools and Ticket Fairy compare on what your event needs?

    Each platform's count, in words

- **Ticket Fairy** includes 11 of 11 things you need.
- **Eventbrite** includes 9 of 11 things you need.
- **Ticketbud** includes 7 of 11 things you need.

Ticket Fairy includes 11 of these 11 things you need, on any plan.

| What you need | Eventbrite | Ticketbud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |
| Fees | US: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order [11](#source-11) | In the US, attendees pay 2% + 99 cents per ticket sold unless you absorb it, plus a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30 cents per ticket; non-profit and school events pay 1.75% + 99 cents [12](#source-12) |
| When you are paid | Three business days after the event ends by default [13](#source-13) | Daily, weekly or monthly payouts, with access to your funds before your event [14](#source-14) |
| Selling |  |  |
| Reserved seating | Included[15](#source-15) Seating chart maker with sale of assigned seats | Included[16](#source-16) Interactive seat selection on a venue map that Ticketbud's team builds for you, with sections, tables and tiered prices |
| Payment plans | Not offered[17](#source-17) No native layaway or installment plan feature | Not found in Ticketbud's public documentation[18](#source-18) We did not find payment plans or installments for ticket buyers in Ticketbud's public pages |
| Resale and transfers | Included[19](#source-19) Resale through verified partners, and buyers can put a ticket under another name | Not found in Ticketbud's public documentation[20](#source-20) We did not find fan-to-fan resale in Ticketbud's public pages, which say it is not a ticket resale platform |
| Event website or checkout on your site | Included[21](#source-21) Embedded checkout code for your own website | Included[22](#source-22) A free event page and organization landing pages, and a ticket widget for your own website |
| Sells through AI assistants | Not found in Eventbrite's public documentation[23](#source-23) Buying inside an AI assistant was not found in their public documentation | Not found in Ticketbud's public documentation[24](#source-24) Buying inside an AI assistant was not found in Ticketbud's public pages |
| Running the event |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[25](#source-25) Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR codes at the door | Included[26](#source-26) A free mobile check-in app that scans tickets or finds attendees by name, with an attendee list you can download for offline check-in, and RFID and NFC wristbands for large events |
| Marketing tools | Included[27](#source-27) Email campaigns (250 a day free), promo codes and texts to your attendees | Included[28](#source-28) Promotional widgets, custom link tracking, referral and promotional codes, and targeted email invitations |
| Your buyer data | Included[29](#source-29) Attendee and multi-event reports export to Excel or CSV | Included[30](#source-30) Complete reporting, and you own your data |
| AI assistant | Included[31](#source-31) AI event creation and AI-written ad and email copy | Not found in Ticketbud's public documentation[32](#source-32) We did not find an AI assistant for event organizers in Ticketbud's public pages |

## What else should you know about Eventbrite and Ticketbud?

    How do Eventbrite and Ticketbud fees compare in the US?  Eventbrite charges a 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per paid ticket in the US, plus a 2.9% payment processing fee per order. Ticketbud's attendees pay 2% + 99 cents per ticket sold, plus a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30 cents per ticket, unless you absorb them. [1](#source-1) [33](#source-33) [3](#source-3)    When do Eventbrite and Ticketbud pay you?  Eventbrite sends the payout three business days after the event ends by default, and eligible accounts can get weekly or twice-monthly payouts while events are upcoming. Ticketbud offers daily, weekly and monthly payouts before your event. [34](#source-34) [35](#source-35) [36](#source-36)    Do Eventbrite and Ticketbud do reserved seating?  Yes, both do. Eventbrite has a seating chart maker for assigned seats, and Ticketbud's team builds your venue map and seating plan for you. [37](#source-37) [38](#source-38)    Which helps buyers find my event, Eventbrite or Ticketbud?  Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users. Ticketbud gives you promotional widgets, custom link tracking, referral and promotional codes and targeted email invitations. [2](#source-2) [39](#source-39)    Do Eventbrite and Ticketbud charge less for non-profits?  Ticketbud publishes a non-profit and school rate of 1.75% + 99 cents per ticket. Both are free when your event is free. [40](#source-40) [41](#source-41) [42](#source-42)

## How each platform is priced

How are Eventbrite and Ticketbud priced?

### What does one order of 200 tickets at $40 cost on each platform?

    Every platform's order, in words

- **Eventbrite** Fee on each ticket $4.52; buyers pay $8,904; you receive $8,000. Service fee $3.27 + payment processing $1.25
- **Ticketbud** Fee on each ticket $3.30; buyers pay $8,660; you receive $8,000. Fee $1.79 + payment processing $1.51
- **Ticket Fairy** Fee on each ticket $4; buyers pay $8,800; you receive $8,000. Card processing included

On this order, your buyers pay $8,800 on Ticket Fairy, card processing included, and you receive $8,000.

Sources[7](#source-7) [43](#source-43) [44](#source-44)

Eventbrite:  Free to publish. Paid tickets carry a per-ticket service fee and, in some countries, a per-order processing fee, which buyers pay by default. A Premium subscription and paid ads are optional.[45](#source-45)

Ticketbud:  In the US, Ticketbud is free for free events; on paid events attendees pay 2% + 99 cents per ticket, or 1.75% + 99 cents for non-profits and schools, unless you absorb it, plus a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30 cents per ticket. There is no subscription and no pricing tier.[46](#source-46)

## Where each platform wins

Where does each one win?

### Eventbrite

- Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users.[2](#source-2)
- Paid events get 24/7 chat support.[47](#source-47)
- AI generates event descriptions, summaries and images from a title, location and dates.[48](#source-48)

### Ticketbud

- With Ticketbud you can download your attendee list before the event and check guests in offline.[4](#source-4)
- Ticketbud rents mobile point-of-sale devices and other event hardware from its store.[49](#source-49)
- Ticketbud charges non-profit and school events 1.75% + 99 cents per ticket, paid by attendees unless you absorb it.[40](#source-40)

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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)

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1. Eventbrite In the US the service fee is 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket. "3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
2. Eventbrite Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users. "a discovery marketplace that reaches 89 million monthly users"  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/), read on 17 October 2026.
3. Ticketbud In the US, Ticketbud's attendees pay 2% + 99 cents per ticket sold, unless you absorb it, plus a payment processor fee of 2.9% + 30 cents per ticket. "Attendees pay: 2% +99c per ticket sold (Unless you wish to absorb fees) Payment Processor Fee 2.9% + 30c per ticket"  [www.ticketbud.com/pricing/](https://www.ticketbud.com/pricing/), read on 19 October 2026.
4. Ticketbud With Ticketbud you can download your attendee list before the event and check guests in offline. "Attendee database can be downloaded before your event for offline check in."  [www.ticketbud.com/features/](https://www.ticketbud.com/features/), read on 19 October 2026.
5. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
6. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Choose which AI assistants sell your tickets](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/choose-which-ai-assistants-sell-your-tickets)
7. Ticket Fairy [Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing)
8. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Let buyers pay for tickets in installments](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/let-buyers-pay-for-tickets-in-instalments)
9. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)
10. Ticket Fairy [Fai gets your ticketing jobs done when you ask](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/fai)
11. Eventbrite Fees "3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
12. Ticketbud Fees "Attendees pay: 2% +99c per ticket sold (Unless you wish to absorb fees) Payment Processor Fee 2.9% + 30c per ticket"  [www.ticketbud.com/pricing/](https://www.ticketbud.com/pricing/), read on 19 October 2026.
13. Eventbrite When you are paid "Eventbrite sends your payout three business days after your event ends."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250526114218/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/)
14. Ticketbud When you are paid "Yes! Ticketbud offers daily, weekly and monthly payout options."  [www.ticketbud.com/faqs/](https://www.ticketbud.com/faqs/), read on 19 October 2026.
15. Eventbrite Reserved seating "Our reserved seating software makes it easy to create an event seating chart, sell tickets for assigned seats"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/), read on 17 October 2026.
16. Ticketbud Reserved seating "Our team will create the custom venue map and seating plan for your event."  [www.ticketbud.com/features/reserved-seating/](https://www.ticketbud.com/features/reserved-seating/), read on 19 October 2026.
17. Eventbrite Payment plans "Eventbrite does not offer a native event layaway or instalment plan feature."  [www.eventbrite.com/event-ticketing/payment-plans/](https://www.eventbrite.com/event-ticketing/payment-plans/), read on 17 October 2026.
18. Ticketbud Payment plans "Everyone gets complete platform access to our features and customer support, with unlimited events and ticketing." Where we looked: ticketbud.com pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Pricing, Features, FAQs, About, Reserved seating and RFID and NFC access control; searched for "resale", "resell", "transfer", "installment", "installment", "payment plan", "AI", "artificial intelligence". The tutorials were not read..  [www.ticketbud.com/pricing/](https://www.ticketbud.com/pricing/), read on 19 October 2026.
19. Eventbrite Resale and transfers "to enable ticket holders to resell their tickets if their plans change."  [www.eventbrite.com/blog/ticket-resale-partners-ds00/](https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/ticket-resale-partners-ds00/), read on 17 October 2026.
20. Ticketbud Resale and transfers "Ticketbud is not a Ticket resale platform" Where we looked: ticketbud.com pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Pricing, Features, FAQs, About, Reserved seating and RFID and NFC access control; searched for "resale", "resell", "transfer", "installment", "installment", "payment plan", "AI", "artificial intelligence". The tutorials were not read..  [www.ticketbud.com/](https://www.ticketbud.com/), read on 19 October 2026.
21. Eventbrite Event website or checkout on your site "Copy the embed code and paste it into your website."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/347218/how-to-sell-eventbrite-tickets-on-your-website-through-an-embedded-checkout/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/347218/how-to-sell-eventbrite-tickets-on-your-website-through-an-embedded-checkout/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260823092636/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/347218/how-to-sell-eventbrite-tickets-on-your-website-through-an-embedded-checkout/)
22. Ticketbud Event website or checkout on your site "We also have a ticket widget you can use to easily insert our ticketing directly onto your own website."  [www.ticketbud.com/faqs/](https://www.ticketbud.com/faqs/), read on 19 October 2026.
23. Eventbrite Sells through AI assistants "Your events now surface when people search a city in ChatGPT—a new place for attendees to find you before an event sells out." Where we looked: https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/: a June 2026 product update read in the Wayback capture of 15 July 2026 says events surface when people search a city in ChatGPT; buying in an assistant is not described, and the live entry URL returns 404..  [www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/](https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260715003716/https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/)
24. Ticketbud Sells through AI assistants "Free mobile check-in app." Where we looked: ticketbud.com pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Pricing, Features, FAQs, About, Reserved seating and RFID and NFC access control; searched for "resale", "resell", "transfer", "installment", "installment", "payment plan", "AI", "artificial intelligence". The tutorials were not read..  [www.ticketbud.com/features/](https://www.ticketbud.com/features/), read on 19 October 2026.
25. Eventbrite Door scanning "Our check-in app lets you scan QR codes on tickets quickly and easily."  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/), read on 17 October 2026.
26. Ticketbud Door scanning "Attendee database can be downloaded before your event for offline check in."  [www.ticketbud.com/features/](https://www.ticketbud.com/features/), read on 19 October 2026.
27. Eventbrite Marketing tools "By default, you can send up to 250 promotional emails per day."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/365405/how-to-create-and-send-email-invitations-for-your-event/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/365405/how-to-create-and-send-email-invitations-for-your-event/), read on 17 October 2026.
28. Ticketbud Marketing tools "custom link tracking, referral and promotional codes, and the ability to send targeted email invit"  [www.ticketbud.com/faqs/](https://www.ticketbud.com/faqs/), read on 19 October 2026.
29. Eventbrite Your buyer data "Export your report as an Excel or CSV file to download and filter your data."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/689044/combine-report-data-for-multiple-events/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/689044/combine-report-data-for-multiple-events/), read on 17 October 2026.
30. Ticketbud Your buyer data "with complete reporting and data ownership"  [www.ticketbud.com/about/](https://www.ticketbud.com/about/), read on 19 October 2026.
31. Eventbrite AI assistant "You can set up your event from scratch or create it quickly using AI."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/551351/how-to-create-an-event/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/551351/how-to-create-an-event/), read on 17 October 2026.
32. Ticketbud AI assistant "Free mobile check-in app." Where we looked: ticketbud.com pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Pricing, Features, FAQs, About, Reserved seating and RFID and NFC access control; searched for "resale", "resell", "transfer", "installment", "installment", "payment plan", "AI", "artificial intelligence". The tutorials were not read..  [www.ticketbud.com/features/](https://www.ticketbud.com/features/), read on 19 October 2026.
33. Eventbrite In the US a 2.9% payment processing fee applies per order. "2.9% payment processing fee per order"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
34. Eventbrite By default the payout is sent three business days after the event ends. "Eventbrite sends your payout three business days after your event ends."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250526114218/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/640593/when-do-i-get-paid/)
35. Eventbrite Eligible organizers can receive weekly or twice-monthly payouts while events are upcoming. "If you set up a payout schedule, your events can also have weekly or bi-monthly payouts while they are still upcoming or active."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260517010714/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/)
36. Ticketbud Ticketbud offers daily, weekly and monthly payouts, before your event. "Yes! Ticketbud offers daily, weekly and monthly payout options."  [www.ticketbud.com/faqs/](https://www.ticketbud.com/faqs/), read on 19 October 2026.
37. Eventbrite A seating chart maker lets organizers sell tickets for assigned seats. "Our reserved seating software makes it easy to create an event seating chart, sell tickets for assigned seats"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/reserved-seating/), read on 17 October 2026.
38. Ticketbud Ticketbud's team builds your venue map and seating plan, and a seat ranker scores seats to offer the best available first. "Our team will create the custom venue map and seating plan for your event."  [www.ticketbud.com/features/reserved-seating/](https://www.ticketbud.com/features/reserved-seating/), read on 19 October 2026.
39. Ticketbud Promotional widgets, custom link tracking, referral and promotional codes, and targeted email invitations "custom link tracking, referral and promotional codes, and the ability to send targeted email invit"  [www.ticketbud.com/faqs/](https://www.ticketbud.com/faqs/), read on 19 October 2026.
40. Ticketbud Ticketbud charges non-profit and school events 1.75% + 99 cents per ticket, paid by attendees unless you absorb it. "Attendees pay: 1.75% +99c per ticket sold (Unless you wish to absorb fees)"  [www.ticketbud.com/pricing/](https://www.ticketbud.com/pricing/), read on 19 October 2026.
41. Ticketbud Free events on Ticketbud cost nothing. "Free events are completely free."  [www.ticketbud.com/pricing/](https://www.ticketbud.com/pricing/), read on 19 October 2026.
42. Eventbrite Publishing free events has no ticketing fee. "Publish unlimited free events at no cost."  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
43. Eventbrite Fees per ticket "3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
44. Ticketbud Fees per ticket "Attendees pay: 2% +99c per ticket sold (Unless you wish to absorb fees) Payment Processor Fee 2.9% + 30c per ticket"  [www.ticketbud.com/pricing/](https://www.ticketbud.com/pricing/), read on 19 October 2026.
45. Eventbrite Pricing "Eventbrite Premium is offered as a monthly or annual subscription."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/eventbrites-new-pricing-plans/), read on 17 October 2026.
46. Ticketbud Pricing "Attendees pay: 2% +99c per ticket sold (Unless you wish to absorb fees) Payment Processor Fee 2.9% + 30c per ticket"  [www.ticketbud.com/pricing/](https://www.ticketbud.com/pricing/), read on 19 October 2026.
47. Eventbrite Paid events get 24/7 chat support. "24/7 chat support for paid events"  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261016172346/https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/)
48. Eventbrite AI generates event descriptions, summaries and images from a title, location and dates. "AI will automatically generate event descriptions, summaries, and event images in a matter of seconds."  [www.eventbrite.com/blog/press/newsroom/eventbrite-introduces-ai-powered-tools-to-empower-creators-and-reimagine-event-marketing/](https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/press/newsroom/eventbrite-introduces-ai-powered-tools-to-empower-creators-and-reimagine-event-marketing/), read on 17 October 2026.
49. Ticketbud Ticketbud rents mobile point-of-sale devices and other event hardware from its store. "These items and more are available at the Ticketbud store"  [www.ticketbud.com/features/](https://www.ticketbud.com/features/), read on 19 October 2026.

Updated 19 October 2026: First published.

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