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title: "iTICKET vs Ticket Fairy: fees and features (2026)"
description: "See iTICKET 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. [Ticketing platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing)
4. iTICKET vs Ticket Fairy

# iTICKET vs Ticket Fairy

iTICKET is a New Zealand ticketing team that quotes each event, holds your ticket money in trust and settles within about two business days after the event. With Ticket Fairy, every plan has one standard booking fee, and you can be paid daily as tickets sell on your own Stripe or Xendit account.

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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, included on Ticket Fairy
- **8 of 10** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of iTICKET
- **$4** Ticket Fairy fee on a $40 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 fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[2](#source-2)

### Where iTICKET is stronger

- Event settlements are typically made within two business days after the event.[3](#source-3)
- PayPlan lets buyers pay for tickets in weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments.[4](#source-4)
- Tickets are sold online, by phone and through 40 physical outlets nationwide.[5](#source-5)

Choose Ticket Fairy when you want one standard booking fee, ticket money while tickets sell and face-value resale with a waiting list. Choose iTICKET if you want a New Zealand team to quote your event and sell by phone and through 40 outlets as well as online.

## What would 500 tickets at US$40 cost on iTICKET and on Ticket Fairy?

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

| For 500 tickets at $40 | Ticket Fairy | iTICKET |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Who pays the fee | The buyer, unless you choose to absorb it | Not published |
| Fees per ticket | $4 | Not published; quote required |
| Buyers pay in total | $22,000 | Not published |
| You receive for the tickets | $20,000 | Not published |
| Your Pro plan ($20 a month), once the Ticket Fairy fees on these sales come off it | $0 to pay that month | No published plans. Organizers pay a platform fee set by tailored quote, usually an inside fee, and buyers pay a capped booking fee that varies by event. |

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. iTICKET's pricing is from [its own pricing page](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/sell-tickets-online), read on 17 October 2026. [See Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing).

### When does each platform pay you your ticket money?

- On your own payment account's schedule **Ticket Fairy** Payouts arrive daily on your own Stripe or Xendit account, or after the event when Ticket Fairy processes your sales [1](#source-1)
- After the event **iTICKET** Settlement typically within two business days after the event [6](#source-6)

On Ticket Fairy: Payouts arrive daily on your own Stripe or Xendit account, or after the event when Ticket Fairy processes your sales.

Sources[1](#source-1) [6](#source-6)

## What do you get from iTICKET and Ticket Fairy when you sell tickets?

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

- Included Resale and transfers  Not found
- Included AI assistant  Not found

**8 things you need are the same on both:** Fees, When you are paid, Reserved seating, Payment plans, Event website or checkout on your site, Door scanning, Marketing tools, Your buyer data

Ticket Fairy includes 2 of these that we did not find in iTICKET's public documentation.

| What you need | Ticket Fairy | iTICKET |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |
| Fees | Included[1](#source-1) Every plan has one standard booking fee, and you choose whether buyers pay it or you absorb it | Included[7](#source-7) Usually an inside fee to the organizer plus a capped booking fee to buyers; amounts by quote |
| When you are paid | Included[1](#source-1) Payouts arrive daily on your own Stripe or Xendit account, or after the event when Ticket Fairy processes your sales | Included[6](#source-6) Settlement typically within two business days after the event |
| Selling |  |  |
| Reserved seating | Included[8](#source-8) Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map | Included[9](#source-9) General admission and reserved seating, with pricing per seat |
| Payment plans | Included[10](#source-10) Your buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later | Included[11](#source-11) PayPlan weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments, plus Afterpay |
| Resale and transfers | Included[2](#source-2) Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, with a waiting list | Not found in iTICKET's public documentation[12](#source-12) No resale found; buyers can share tickets through ePass Ticket Share where the event allows it |
| Event website or checkout on your site | Included[13](#source-13) You get a website for your events, and checkout on your own site | Included[14](#source-14) Branded event pages without external ads; white label option |
| Running the event |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[15](#source-15) Your door team can scan tickets on their own phones | Included[16](#source-16) Scanning app or handheld devices with real-time entry validation |
| Marketing tools | Included[17](#source-17) Email and text campaigns, promo codes and referral rewards promote your events | Included[18](#source-18) Discount codes, presales, email tools, pixel tracking and referral reporting |
| Your buyer data | Included[19](#source-19) You keep your own customer list and see your repeat and lapsed buyers | Included[20](#source-20) Organizers can access and download customer information |
| AI assistant | Included[21](#source-21) Fai can answer questions and make changes once you approve | Not found in iTICKET's public documentation[22](#source-22) No AI assistant for organizers found in published material |

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

What will iTICKET charge me or my buyers on each ticket?:  iTICKET's own pages say you usually pay an inside fee set by quote, and buyers pay a booking fee that is capped at checkout. On Ticket Fairy, you pay one standard booking fee on every plan and choose whether buyers pay it on top of your price or you absorb it. [23](#source-23) [1](#source-1)

When do I get my ticket money from iTICKET?:  iTICKET's own pages say it holds your ticket revenue in trust and typically settles within two business days after the event. On Ticket Fairy, you can be paid daily as tickets sell on your own Stripe or Xendit account, so you have ticket money for the bills that fall due before your event, or you can be paid after the show. [24](#source-24) [1](#source-1)

Can my buyers choose their seats on iTICKET?:  Yes. iTICKET's own pages say it sells general admission and reserved seating, with pricing for each seat. On Ticket Fairy, buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map. [25](#source-25) [8](#source-8)

Can my buyers pay in installments on iTICKET?:  Yes. iTICKET's own pages say buyers can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly with PayPlan, or use Afterpay. On Ticket Fairy, buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and the rest in installments. [26](#source-26) [10](#source-10)

Can I sell iTICKET tickets on my own website?:  Yes. iTICKET's own pages describe branded event pages without outside ads, and a white label option. On Ticket Fairy, you get a website for your events and checkout on your own site. [27](#source-27) [13](#source-13)

How does my door team check iTICKET tickets?:  iTICKET's own pages say your team can scan with its app or handheld devices, with each entry checked in real time. On Ticket Fairy, your door team scans tickets on their own phones. [28](#source-28) [15](#source-15)

What does iTICKET give me to sell more tickets?:  iTICKET's own pages list discount codes, presales, email tools, pixel tracking and referral reporting. On Ticket Fairy, you can promote your events with email and text campaigns, promo codes and referral rewards. [29](#source-29) [17](#source-17)

Do I keep my buyers' details on iTICKET?:  Yes. iTICKET's own pages say you can access and download your customers' information. On Ticket Fairy, you keep your own customer list and can see your repeat and lapsed buyers before your next on-sale. [30](#source-30) [19](#source-19)

How much does iTICKET charge?:  iTICKET's own pages say it has no published plans: you get a quote for your platform fee, usually an inside fee, and buyers pay a capped booking fee that varies by event. [31](#source-31)

Does iTICKET follow New Zealand's ticketing code?:  Yes. iTICKET's own pages say it supports the New Zealand Ticketing Code of Practice signed in October 2024. [32](#source-32)

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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 [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)
3. iTICKET Event settlements are typically made within two business days after the event. "Event settlements are fast and accurate - typically within two business days post-event."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/faq](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/faq), read on 17 October 2026.
4. iTICKET PayPlan lets buyers pay for tickets in weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments. "PayPlan offers weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515052337/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan)
5. iTICKET Tickets are sold online, by phone and through 40 physical outlets nationwide. "Maximise your sales with tickets available online, via phone or from 40 physical outlets nationwide."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017014208/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/)
6. iTICKET When you are paid "Event settlements are fast and accurate - typically within two business days post-event."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/faq](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/faq), read on 17 October 2026.

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7. iTICKET Fees "We offer flexible structures (usually an inside fee + capped booking fee)"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/faq](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/faq), read on 17 October 2026.
8. Ticket Fairy [Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/seating-and-timed-entry/reserved-seating)
9. iTICKET Reserved seating "General Admission / Reserved Seating options"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
10. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
11. iTICKET Payment plans "PayPlan offers weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515052337/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan)
12. iTICKET Resale and transfers "We charge organisers a fair platform fee - contact us for a tailored quote based on your event and ticket pricing." Where we looked: https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features (transfer only; no resale described); the pricing page.  [hello.iticket.co.nz/sell-tickets-online](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/sell-tickets-online), read on 17 October 2026.
13. Ticket Fairy [You can sell tickets right on your event website](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/website-builder)
14. iTICKET Event website or checkout on your site "Branded event pages with custom design and no external advertising"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
15. Ticket Fairy [Your crowd gets in fast on your team's own phones](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/check-in-and-box-office/door-scanning-and-entry)
16. iTICKET Door scanning "Real-time scanning and entry validation via mobile app or handheld device"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
17. Ticket Fairy [Your buyers sell tickets to their friends](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/referral-marketing)
18. iTICKET Marketing tools "Custom discount codes, presales, and holds"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
19. Ticket Fairy [You find your regulars and win back lapsed buyers](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/audience-insights/customer-list-and-repeat-buyers)
20. iTICKET Your buyer data "Yes, you can easily access and download all your customers' information."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/faq](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/faq), read on 17 October 2026.
21. Ticket Fairy [Fai gets your ticketing jobs done when you ask](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/fai)
22. iTICKET AI assistant "We charge organisers a fair platform fee - contact us for a tailored quote based on your event and ticket pricing." Where we looked: hello.iticket.co.nz: all 21 sitemap pages (home, sell-tickets-online, why-iticket, our-features, events-we-cover, our-team, faq, contact, blog index and 12 posts) searched for 'AI', 'artificial', 'assistant', 'chatbot'; www.iticket.co.nz home and FAQ via Wayback captures (live site blocked by a bot check); the pricing page.  [hello.iticket.co.nz/sell-tickets-online](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/sell-tickets-online), read on 17 October 2026.
23. iTICKET Usually an inside fee to the organizer plus a capped booking fee to buyers; amounts by quote "We offer flexible structures (usually an inside fee + capped booking fee)"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/faq](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/faq), read on 17 October 2026.
24. iTICKET Settlement typically within two business days after the event "Event settlements are fast and accurate - typically within two business days post-event."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/faq](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/faq), read on 17 October 2026.
25. iTICKET General admission and reserved seating, with pricing per seat "General Admission / Reserved Seating options"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
26. iTICKET PayPlan weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments, plus Afterpay "PayPlan offers weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515052337/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/introducing-iticket-payplan)
27. iTICKET Branded event pages without external ads; white label option "Branded event pages with custom design and no external advertising"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
28. iTICKET Scanning app or handheld devices with real-time entry validation "Real-time scanning and entry validation via mobile app or handheld device"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
29. iTICKET Discount codes, presales, email tools, pixel tracking and referral reporting "Custom discount codes, presales, and holds"  [hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091511/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/our-features)
30. iTICKET Organizers can access and download customer information "Yes, you can easily access and download all your customers' information."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/faq](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/faq), read on 17 October 2026.
31. iTICKET No published plans. Organizers pay a platform fee set by tailored quote, usually an inside fee, and buyers pay a capped booking fee that varies by event. "We charge organisers a fair platform fee - contact us for a tailored quote based on your event and ticket pricing."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/sell-tickets-online](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/sell-tickets-online), read on 17 October 2026.
32. iTICKET iTICKET supports the New Zealand Ticketing Code of Practice signed in October 2024. "we're proud to support the New Zealand Ticketing Code of Practice, which was signed into existence in October 2024."  [hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/iticket-supports-the-new-zealand-ticketing-code-of-practice](https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/iticket-supports-the-new-zealand-ticketing-code-of-practice), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515035426/https://hello.iticket.co.nz/blog/iticket-supports-the-new-zealand-ticketing-code-of-practice)

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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