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title: "Showpass vs Universe: fees and features compared (2026)"
description: "Showpass and Universe side by side for event organizers: fees, features and who each suits. Checked October 2026."
canonical: "https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/showpass-vs-universe"
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1. [Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/)
2. [Compare](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare)
3. [Ticketing platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing)
4. Showpass vs Universe

# Showpass vs Universe

Both are self-serve ticketing platforms that are free for free events and let you pass fees on or absorb them; they differ in their published fees, seating, payment options and when you are paid.

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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)

- **10 of 10** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Showpass
- **8 of 10** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Universe
- **10 of 10** of the things you need, included on Ticket Fairy

## Which should you choose?

### Showpass suits you if you need

- The Essential plan service fee is 1% + $0.59 per paid item, with prices shown in CAD.[1](#source-1)
- Memberships support bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry and renewable season passes.[2](#source-2)

### Universe suits you if you need

- Universe supports timed-entry schedules with bulk changes across timeslots.[3](#source-3)
- Buyers can move their order to a new date and time themselves when the organizer enables it.[4](#source-4)

Choose Showpass if you want published per-item fees, assigned seating and memberships or season passes. Choose Universe if you run timed-entry events and want buyers to move their own order to a new date and time.

## Why do organizers choose Ticket Fairy over both Showpass and Universe?

You can be paid daily as tickets sell, so you have the money before the show. Showpass pays you the Monday after your event, and Universe lets you withdraw 48 hours after it ends. Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map, spread bigger tickets over a deposit and installments, and resell at face value.

- Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show, with nothing to set up.[5](#source-5)
- Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map.[6](#source-6)
- Buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later.[7](#source-7)
- Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[8](#source-8)
- You choose whether buyers pay the booking fee on top of your price or you absorb it.[5](#source-5)

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[Showpass vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-showpass) [Universe vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-universe)

## What does each of Showpass and Universe do?

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

Ticket Fairy includes 10 of these 10 things you need, on any plan.

| What you need | Showpass | Universe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |
| Fees | Included[9](#source-9) Essential: 1% + $0.59 per paid item; Professional: 2.5% + $1.69; Premium custom; plus processing | Included[10](#source-10) Per-ticket service fee on paid tickets that varies by currency, location and plan, and free events carry no fee |
| When you are paid | Included[11](#source-11) Payout generated the Monday after the event ends, deposited the next business day | Included[12](#source-12) Withdraw 48 hours after the event ends with Universe Payments, or get paid on Stripe's schedule with Stripe Connect |
| Selling |  |  |
| Reserved seating | On a paid plan[13](#source-13) Assigned seating maps on Professional and above Plans: Professional | Not offered[14](#source-14) Since an April 2019 release, you can no longer create new listings with a seating plan |
| Payment plans | On a paid plan[15](#source-15) Buy Now, Pay Later on Premium; buyers pay over time with Affirm Plans: Premium | On a paid plan[16](#source-16) Payment plans for regular events on the Standard plan. Buyers can no longer choose one at checkout from 9 December 2026 Plans: Standard |
| Resale and transfers | Included[17](#source-17) Official resale and ticket transfers, when the organizer enables them | Included[18](#source-18) Ticket holders can transfer tickets, and you can turn transfers on or off |
| Event website or checkout on your site | Included[19](#source-19) Branded event pages and embeddable ticket checkout | Included[20](#source-20) Embeddable widgets sell tickets on your own website without redirecting to universe.com |
| Running the event |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[21](#source-21) Mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner | Included[22](#source-22) Free BoxOffice app for iOS and Android scans tickets and sells at the door |
| Marketing tools | Included[23](#source-23) Discount codes, email and SMS campaigns to customer segments, tracking links | Included[24](#source-24) Discount codes, affiliate tracking links, attendee email messages, Mailchimp integration |
| Your buyer data | Included[25](#source-25) Organizers can export customer data to CSV | Included[26](#source-26) Attendee, order and ticket reports download as CSV or XLS |
| AI assistant | Included[27](#source-27) AI co-pilot builds customer audiences from plain-language descriptions | Not found in Universe's public documentation[28](#source-28) We did not find an AI assistant for organizers in official material |

## What else should you know about Showpass and Universe?

What do Showpass and Universe charge?:  Showpass publishes a service fee of 1% + $0.59 per paid item on its Essential plan and 2.5% + $1.69 on Professional, in CAD, plus card processing of 2.9% + $0.30 per paid item. Universe charges a fee on paid orders that varies by currency, location and plan, and its Pro plan is priced by quote. [1](#source-1) [29](#source-29) [30](#source-30) [31](#source-31) [32](#source-32)

Are free events free on Showpass and Universe?:  Yes. Showpass is free to use for free events, and Universe states it is free for free events with no setup or termination fees. [33](#source-33) [34](#source-34)

When do Showpass and Universe pay you?:  Showpass creates your payout the Monday after your event ends and deposits it the next business day, and it also offers advance payouts on terms. With Universe Payments you can withdraw your funds 48 hours after the event ends. [35](#source-35) [36](#source-36) [37](#source-37)

Can buyers pay in installments on Showpass and Universe?:  On Showpass, buyers pay over time with Affirm, which replaced its own payment plans. Universe offers payment plans on its Standard plan, and buyers can no longer choose one at checkout from 9 December 2026. [38](#source-38) [39](#source-39) [40](#source-40)

Do Showpass and Universe offer reserved seating?:  Showpass offers assigned seating maps on its Professional plan and above. Universe's release notes say new listings with a seating plan can no longer be created. [41](#source-41) [42](#source-42)

How do Showpass and Universe scan tickets at the door?:  With the Showpass app, your door staff scan tickets on any iOS or Android phone, even offline. Universe's free BoxOffice app for iOS and Android scans tickets and sells at the door. [43](#source-43) [44](#source-44) [45](#source-45)

## How are Showpass and Universe priced?

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

- Showpass  Not published
- Universe  Fee on each ticket **$1.59** Buyers pay **$8,318** You receive **$8,000** Plus VAT and processing fees, which is not published as a rate
- Ticket Fairy   Fee on each ticket **$4** Buyers pay **$8,800** You receive **$8,000** Card processing included

On this order, your buyers pay $482 more on Ticket Fairy than on Universe, with card processing included. Universe's figure leaves out VAT and processing fees.

Sources[46](#source-46) [47](#source-47)

Showpass:  No monthly fees. Service fee per paid item by tier (Essential 1% + $0.59, Professional 2.5% + $1.69, Premium custom), plus card processing 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per paid item; prices shown in CAD; organizer chooses who pays; free events free.[48](#source-48)

Universe:  Free to list. Paid tickets carry a per-ticket service fee that varies by plan, currency and location, the Pro plan has custom pricing, and free events carry no fee.[49](#source-49)

## Where does each one win?

### Showpass

- Fee absorption can be set at organization, event or ticket type level.[50](#source-50)
- Organizers can describe an audience in plain language to an AI co-pilot to build customer segments.[51](#source-51)
- Advance payouts are offered, with terms applying.[36](#source-36)

### Universe

- Universe offers an open API and 5,000+ integrations through Zapier.[52](#source-52)
- Custom reports can be scheduled to email daily or weekly.[53](#source-53)
- Universe states its team provides customer support in 19 countries across 9 languages.[54](#source-54)

A third option: Ticket Fairy

[Why do organizers choose Ticket Fairy over both Showpass and Universe?](#third-option)

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## What else are you comparing?

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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. Showpass The Essential plan service fee is 1% + $0.59 per paid item, with prices shown in CAD. "1% + $0.59\*"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
2. Showpass Memberships support bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry and renewable season passes. "A membership is a customizable product that grants attendees access to perks such as bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry, or renewable season passes."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/39131538553111-Organizer-guide-Overview-of-memberships-and-season-passes](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/39131538553111-Organizer-guide-Overview-of-memberships-and-season-passes), read on 17 October 2026.
3. Universe Universe supports timed-entry schedules with bulk changes across timeslots. "Quickly create and extend timed-entry schedules—and make bulk changes across all timeslots in seconds."  [www.universe.com/features](https://www.universe.com/features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/features)
4. Universe Buyers can move their order to a new date and time themselves when the organizer enables it. "Buyers can change the date and time of their order by using the self-serve move order feature."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806175244/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order)
5. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
6. Ticket Fairy [Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/seating-and-timed-entry/reserved-seating)

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7. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
8. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)
9. Showpass Fees "1% + $0.59\*"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
10. Universe Fees "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
11. Showpass When you are paid "Showpass will generate your payout on the following Monday and deposit it the next business day."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued), read on 17 October 2026.
12. Universe When you are paid "Your funds will be available to withdraw 48 hours after your event is over."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806180702/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments)
13. Showpass Reserved seating "Design and customize Assigned Seating Maps."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
14. Universe Reserved seating "Deprecated seats: hosts are no longer able to create new listings with a seating plan"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features), read on 17 October 2026.
15. Showpass Payment plans "Offer Buy Now, Pay Later options to increase conversions."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
16. Universe Payment plans "Please note this feature is available for regular events on a Standard plan."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026.
17. Showpass Resale and transfers "Resale must be enabled by the event organizer."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/20631252201623-Ticket-buyer-guide-How-to-resell-your-tickets](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/20631252201623-Ticket-buyer-guide-How-to-resell-your-tickets), read on 17 October 2026.
18. Universe Resale and transfers "On Universe, ticket holders can transfer their ticket to another person. This is a setting which event hosts can choose to enable or disable" Where we looked: support.universe.com Help Center API full article list searched for resale, resell, marketplace; www.universe.com pricing page.  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/19247357907085-Ticket-Transfers-and-Reporting](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/19247357907085-Ticket-Transfers-and-Reporting), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250916163240/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/19247357907085-Ticket-Transfers-and-Reporting)
19. Showpass Event website or checkout on your site "Sell tickets on your event page or embed on your website."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
20. Universe Event website or checkout on your site "Sell tickets on your own website without redirecting buyers to universe.com."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002276392-Sell-tickets-on-your-website-with-our-embeddable-widgets](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002276392-Sell-tickets-on-your-website-with-our-embeddable-widgets), read on 17 October 2026.
21. Showpass Door scanning "The Showpass mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview), read on 17 October 2026.
22. Universe Door scanning "a free app for Apple and Android Devices that enables Universe event hosts to accurately and efficiently scan tickets/manually check-in attendees and sell tickets at the door"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door), read on 17 October 2026.
23. Showpass Marketing tools "Showpass provides flexible options for offering percentage-based or fixed-amount discounts on tickets, memberships, and products."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023832233-Organizer-guide-How-to-create-and-manage-discount-codes](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023832233-Organizer-guide-How-to-create-and-manage-discount-codes), read on 17 October 2026.
24. Universe Marketing tools "Create discount codes that can apply to a single ticket type, a single event, specific event dates, or all events in your account." Where we looked: support.universe.com Help Center API article list searched for SMS, text message, referral.  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006857832-Create-and-manage-discount-codes](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006857832-Create-and-manage-discount-codes), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250803181602/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006857832-Create-and-manage-discount-codes)
25. Showpass Your buyer data "Export customer, staff, or seller data to a CSV file for further analysis"  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/9990475420951-Organizer-guide-Using-the-Network-Management-dashboard](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/9990475420951-Organizer-guide-Using-the-Network-Management-dashboard), read on 17 October 2026.
26. Universe Your buyer data "Choose the format of your report by selecting 'CSV' or 'XLS' from the dropdown menu under 'Actions'."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250802222400/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports)
27. Showpass AI assistant "You can now describe the audience you want in plain language using an AI co-pilot"  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool), read on 17 October 2026.
28. Universe AI assistant "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location." Where we looked: support.universe.com Help Center API full article list (249 en-us articles) searched for AI, artificial intelligence, assistant, chatbot; www.universe.com home, features and pricing pages; the pricing page.  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
29. Showpass The Professional plan service fee is 2.5% + $1.69 per paid item. "2.5% + $1.69\*"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
30. Showpass Card transactions carry a separate processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per paid item. "Credit card transactions are subject to a 2.9% + $0.30 CAD fee per paid item."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
31. Universe Universe fees vary by currency and location and are charged on paid orders. "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
32. Universe Pro plan pricing is custom. "Pricing associated with any Pro plan is custom."  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
33. Showpass Showpass is free to use for free events. "Showpass is free to use if you’re hosting a free event."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
34. Universe Universe states it is free for free events, with no setup or termination fees. "Free for free events. Zero setup costs, no hidden fees, and no termination fees."  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
35. Showpass Payouts are generated the Monday after an event ends and deposited the next business day. "Showpass will generate your payout on the following Monday and deposit it the next business day."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023662874-Organizer-guide-How-and-when-payouts-are-issued), read on 17 October 2026.
36. Showpass Advance payouts are offered, with terms applying. "Unlock advance payouts to improve cash flow (terms apply)"  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
37. Universe Withdraw 48 hours after the event ends with Universe Payments, or get paid on Stripe's schedule with Stripe Connect "Your funds will be available to withdraw 48 hours after your event is over."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806180702/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments)
38. Showpass Buyers can pay over time with Affirm, which replaced Showpass payment plans and Afterpay. "Affirm has replaced Showpass payment plans and Afterpay."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/17829970942487-Organizer-guide-How-Affirm-works-as-a-payment-option-for-ticket-buyers](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/17829970942487-Organizer-guide-How-Affirm-works-as-a-payment-option-for-ticket-buyers), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250717184518/https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/17829970942487-Organizer-guide-How-Affirm-works-as-a-payment-option-for-ticket-buyers)
39. Universe Payment plans for regular events on the Standard plan. Buyers can no longer choose one at checkout from 9 December 2026 "Please note this feature is available for regular events on a Standard plan."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026.
40. Universe Buyers can no longer choose a Universe payment plan at checkout from 9 December 2026. "The ability for buyers to select a Universe payment plan at checkout will end on December 9, 2026"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026.
41. Showpass Assigned seating maps on Professional and above "Design and customize Assigned Seating Maps."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
42. Universe Since an April 2019 release, you can no longer create new listings with a seating plan "Deprecated seats: hosts are no longer able to create new listings with a seating plan"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features), read on 17 October 2026.
43. Showpass Mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner "The Showpass mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview), read on 17 October 2026.
44. Showpass The Showpass app supports offline scanning when Wi-Fi or cellular data is unavailable. "The app supports offline scanning when Wi-Fi or cellular data is unavailable."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673964101655-Organizer-guide-Scanning-On-Site-Overview), read on 17 October 2026.
45. Universe The free BoxOffice app for iOS and Android scans tickets and sells at the door. "a free app for Apple and Android Devices that enables Universe event hosts to accurately and efficiently scan tickets/manually check-in attendees and sell tickets at the door"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door), read on 17 October 2026.
46. Universe Fees per ticket "{"flat":0.79,"percent":0.02,"max":19.95,"broker\_fee":0.03,"currency":"USD","country":null,"code":"STARTER"}"  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)
47. Ticket Fairy [Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing)
48. Showpass Pricing "No monthly fees. No hidden fees. Showpass only charges a service fee and payment processing fee per paid item."  [www.showpass.com/sell/pricing](https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017005709/https://www.showpass.com/sell/pricing)
49. Universe Pricing "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
50. Showpass Fee absorption can be set at organization, event or ticket type level. "This setting can be applied at three levels: Organization, Event, or Ticket Type."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409784682007-Organizer-guide-How-to-configure-Showpass-and-processing-fee-absorption](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409784682007-Organizer-guide-How-to-configure-Showpass-and-processing-fee-absorption), read on 17 October 2026.
51. Showpass Organizers can describe an audience in plain language to an AI co-pilot to build customer segments. "You can now describe the audience you want in plain language using an AI co-pilot"  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/37999040356503-Organizer-guide-2025-updated-Customer-segmentation-tool), read on 17 October 2026.
52. Universe Universe offers an open API and 5,000+ integrations through Zapier. "Automate tasks and integrate tools you use with our open API and 5,000+ partner integrations, available through Zapier."  [www.universe.com/](https://www.universe.com/), read on 17 October 2026.
53. Universe Custom reports can be scheduled to email daily or weekly. "Custom reports can be downloaded at any time before, during, or after your event, but also scheduled to send to your email on a daily or weekly basis."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039131611-Create-custom-reports-for-your-events](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039131611-Create-custom-reports-for-your-events), read on 17 October 2026.
54. Universe Universe states its team provides customer support in 19 countries across 9 languages. "Our team can provide scalable customer support in 19 countries, across 9 languages and timezones."  [www.universe.com/](https://www.universe.com/), read on 17 October 2026.

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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