--- title: "Xceed vs Ticket Fairy: fees and features (2026)" description: "See Xceed and Ticket Fairy side by side: fees, features and what switching takes. Checked October 2026." canonical: "https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-xceed" --- 1. [Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/) 2. [Compare](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare) 3. [Ticketing platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing) 4. Xceed vs Ticket Fairy # Xceed vs Ticket Fairy With Ticket Fairy, you see one published ticketing fee with card processing included, your buyers can pay in installments, and fans can resell at face value to the next person on your waiting list. With Xceed's XCEED PRO you promote, sell and manage tickets, guest lists and bottle service online, and its apps also scan entries offline. [Create a free account](https://manage.ticketfairy.com/welcome?utm_source=compare&utm_campaign=compare-ticketing-ticket-fairy-vs-xceed) [Book a demo](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event-ticketing/book-a-demo) Ticket Fairy publishes this comparison and also sells event ticketing and event management software. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology) - **11 of 11** of the things you need, included on Ticket Fairy - **7 of 11** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Xceed - **4** things you need that Ticket Fairy includes and Xceed does not ## The short answer Which should you choose? ### Where Ticket Fairy is stronger - Ticket Fairy publishes its standard ticketing fee for each country it serves on its fee page, with card processing included.[1](#source-1) - Your buyers' ticketing fee includes card processing and customer service for your buyers.[2](#source-2) - Buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later.[3](#source-3) - Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[4](#source-4) - 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.[5](#source-5) ### Where Xceed is stronger - The XCEED PRO apps scan entries offline and sync them once back online.[6](#source-6) - Xceed says a verified venue or event organizer page reaches more than 5 million people on its marketplace and affiliate network.[7](#source-7) - Xceed pays cashback that grows with your sales.[8](#source-8) Choose Ticket Fairy when you want a published ticketing fee with card processing included, installments for your buyers, face-value resale with a waiting list, and daily payouts to your own account where your country supports it. Choose Xceed if you run clubs, bars or nightlife events and want door scanning that keeps working without internet, listing on its going-out marketplace and cashback that grows with your sales. ## What each platform costs for your event What would 500 tickets at US$40 cost on Xceed and on Ticket Fairy? You see Ticket Fairy's standard ticketing fee on a US$40 ticket. Xceed publishes its fee in GBP for the UK, through a calculator for each country rather than as one rate, so it is not converted here. ### What does one order of 500 tickets at $40 cost on Ticket Fairy? Every platform's order, in words - **Ticket Fairy** Fee on each ticket $4; buyers pay $22,000; you receive $20,000. Card processing included - **Xceed** Published in GBP in the United Kingdom, so not converted here On this order, your buyers pay $22,000 on Ticket Fairy, card processing included, and you receive $20,000. Sources[2](#source-2) Your own ticket price and number of tickets | For 500 tickets at $40 | Ticket Fairy | Xceed | | --- | --- | --- | | Who pays the fee | The buyer, unless you choose to absorb it | Published in GBP; see Fees in the comparison table | | Fees per ticket | $4 | Published in GBP; see Fees in the comparison table | | Buyers pay in total | $22,000 | Published in GBP; see Fees in the comparison table | | You receive for the tickets | $20,000 | Published in GBP; see Fees in the comparison table | | Your Pro plan ($20 a month), once the Ticket Fairy fees on these sales come off it | $0 to pay that month | Essential is free, Premium costs €29 a month and Pro €44 a month billed annually, or €49 and €59 billed monthly. | Ticket Fairy's standard ticketing fee is the same on every plan. Each month, Ticket Fairy's fees on your paid tickets, after payment processing, come off your next plan bill, up to the plan price. Xceed's pricing is from [its own pricing page](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. [See Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing). ### When does each platform pay you your ticket money? When each platform pays, in words - **Ticket Fairy** On your own payment account: daily as tickets sell.[5](#source-5) - **Ticket Fairy** On money Ticket Fairy processes: usually 10 to 15 business days after the event, and can be held for the chargeback window where there are chargebacks or cancellations.[5](#source-5) - **Xceed** Not published: We did not find when Xceed pays out ticket money; its pages say you cash out 100% of sales from your own channels, promoters and affiliates[9](#source-9) On Ticket Fairy you are paid daily as tickets sell on your own payment account, or usually 10 to 15 business days after the event on money Ticket Fairy processes, which can be held for the chargeback window where there are chargebacks or cancellations. Sources[5](#source-5) [9](#source-9) ## What each platform does for your event What do you get from Xceed and Ticket Fairy when you sell tickets? ### Where does each platform win on what you need? Every difference, in words - **When you are paid** Ticket Fairy: Included. Xceed: Not found. - **Reserved seating** Ticket Fairy: Included. Xceed: On a paid plan. - **Payment plans** Ticket Fairy: Included. Xceed: Not found. - **Resale and transfers** Ticket Fairy: Included. Xceed: Not found. - **Event website or checkout on your site** Ticket Fairy: Included. Xceed: On a paid plan. - **Sells through AI assistants** Ticket Fairy: Included. Xceed: Not found. - **5 things you need are the same on both:** Fees, Door scanning, Marketing tools, Your buyer data, AI assistant Ticket Fairy includes 4 of these that we did not find in Xceed's public documentation. | What you need | Ticket Fairy | Xceed | | --- | --- | --- | | Money | | | | Fees | Every plan has one standard ticketing fee that buyers pay or you absorb, and on a paid plan you can add your own ticketing fee on top and keep your own fee [5](#source-5) | A transaction fee you pass on to buyers or absorb, as little as 3% when you absorb it [10](#source-10) | | When you are paid | Payouts arrive daily on your own Stripe or Xendit account, or after the event when Ticket Fairy processes your sales [5](#source-5) | Not found in Xceed's public documentation[9](#source-9) We did not find when Xceed pays out ticket money; its pages say you cash out 100% of sales from your own channels, promoters and affiliates | | Selling | | | | Reserved seating | Included[11](#source-11) Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map | On a paid plan[12](#source-12) Digital mapping and reserved seating on the Pro plan Plans: Pro | | Payment plans | Included[3](#source-3) Your buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later | Not found in Xceed's public documentation[13](#source-13) We did not find payment plans or installments for ticket buyers in Xceed's public pages | | Resale and transfers | Included[4](#source-4) Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, with a waiting list | Not found in Xceed's public documentation[14](#source-14) We did not find fan-to-fan resale in Xceed's public pages; you can refund guests from your dashboard | | Event website or checkout on your site | Included[15](#source-15) You get a website for each event at its own link or on your own web address, and checkout on your own site | On a paid plan[16](#source-16) A custom website or integration on your own site, on the Premium and Pro plans Plans: Premium | | Sells through AI assistants | Included[17](#source-17) Your buyers can find and buy your tickets inside the AI assistants you choose | Not found in Xceed's public documentation[18](#source-18) Buying tickets inside an AI assistant was not found in Xceed's public pages | | Running the event | | | | Door scanning | Included[19](#source-19) Your door team can scan tickets on their own phones, and your buyers can keep their tickets in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, updated whenever anything changes | Included[20](#source-20) The XCEED PRO apps work offline and sync entries once back online | | Marketing tools | Included[21](#source-21) Email and text campaigns, promo codes and referral rewards promote your events | Included[22](#source-22) Automated communication and newsletters | | Your buyer data | Included[23](#source-23) You keep your own customer list and see your repeat and lapsed buyers | Included[24](#source-24) You can import or export bookings to other ticketing platforms at any time | | AI assistant | Included[25](#source-25) Fai can answer questions and make changes once you approve | Included[26](#source-26) Connect XCEED PRO to an AI assistant to build custom reports, compare events and create or edit them in bulk | ## What else should you know about Xceed and Ticket Fairy? What does Xceed cost? Xceed's Essential plan is free, Premium costs €29 a month billed annually or €49 monthly, and Pro €44 a month billed annually or €59 monthly. Paid tickets carry a transaction fee you pass on or absorb, as little as 3% when you absorb it. Xceed publishes its fee in GBP for the UK through a calculator: a £20 UK ticket carries a £1.60 customer fee. Bookings through Xceed's verified marketplace include a 15% marketing referral fee. On Ticket Fairy, every plan has one standard ticketing fee with card processing included, published for each country Ticket Fairy serves. On a paid plan you can also add your own ticketing fee on top of Ticket Fairy's, and you keep your own fee. [27](#source-27) [28](#source-28) [29](#source-29) [30](#source-30) [5](#source-5) [2](#source-2) [1](#source-1) When do I get my ticket money with Xceed? We did not find when Xceed pays out ticket money in its public pages; its pages say you cash out 100% of sales from your own channels, promoters and affiliates. On Ticket Fairy, you can be paid daily as tickets sell on your own Stripe or Xendit account where your country supports it, or Ticket Fairy collects the payments and usually pays you 10 to 15 business days after the event, and funds can be held for the chargeback window where there are chargebacks or cancellations. [31](#source-31) [5](#source-5) Can my buyers choose their seats on Xceed? On the Pro plan. Xceed's pricing page lists digital mapping and reserved seating on Pro only. On Ticket Fairy, your buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map. [32](#source-32) [11](#source-11) Can fans resell their Xceed tickets? We did not find fan-to-fan resale in Xceed's public pages; you can refund guests from your dashboard. On Ticket Fairy, your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list. [33](#source-33) [4](#source-4) How does my door team scan Xceed tickets? Xceed's own pages say the XCEED PRO apps work offline and sync entries once back online. On Ticket Fairy, your door team scans tickets on their own phones, and your buyers can keep their tickets in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. [6](#source-6) [19](#source-19) Does Xceed work with an AI assistant? Yes. Xceed's MCP connector adds XCEED PRO to Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini, so you can build custom reports, compare events and create or edit them in bulk. On Ticket Fairy, you can connect an AI assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol to read live sales and make routine changes as your role allows, Fai can answer questions and make changes once you approve, and your buyers can find and buy your tickets inside the AI assistants you choose. [34](#source-34) [35](#source-35) [36](#source-36) [25](#source-25) [17](#source-17) Can I move my bookings between Xceed and other platforms? Yes. Xceed's pricing page says you can import or export bookings to other ticketing platforms at any time. On Ticket Fairy, you keep your own customer list, see your repeat and lapsed buyers, and can download a CSV of every ticket with your buyers' details. 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Where we did not find something in those pages, we say exactly that. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology) Show all 38 sources 1. Ticket Fairy [Ticket Fairy's ticketing fee in every country](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing/fees) 2. Ticket Fairy [Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing) 3. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans) 4. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists) 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. Xceed The XCEED PRO apps scan entries offline and sync them once back online. "No internet connection? Relax, with the Xceed Pro Apps you can work offline as well and sync your entrances afterwards once back online." [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 7. Xceed Xceed says a verified venue or event organizer page reaches more than 5 million people on its marketplace and affiliate network. "Reach over 5 million people hunting for plans to go out with your verified venue or organizer page on Xceed’s marketplace and affiliate network." [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 8. Xceed Xceed pays cashback that grows with your sales. "The more you sell, the more cash you earn back." [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 9. Xceed When you are paid "Cash-out 100% of your own channels, promoters and affiliates sales." Where we looked: xceed.me English pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Business (XCEED PRO), Pricing and XCEED PRO MCP; searched for "payout", "cash-out", "resale", "transfer", "installment", "payment plan", "seat", "AI". The help center holds buyer FAQs only.. [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 10. Xceed Fees "Want to absorb the transaction fees? We got your back with the lowest fees of the industry: as little as 3%!" [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 11. Ticket Fairy [Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/seating-and-timed-entry/reserved-seating) 12. Xceed Reserved seating "Digital mapping and reserved seating" [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 13. Xceed Payment plans "Accept the world’s most popular payment methods." Where we looked: xceed.me English pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Business (XCEED PRO), Pricing and XCEED PRO MCP; searched for "payout", "cash-out", "resale", "transfer", "installment", "payment plan", "seat", "AI". The help center holds buyer FAQs only.. [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 14. Xceed Resale and transfers "Handle reservations and refund guests" Where we looked: xceed.me English pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Business (XCEED PRO), Pricing and XCEED PRO MCP; searched for "payout", "cash-out", "resale", "transfer", "installment", "payment plan", "seat", "AI". The help center holds buyer FAQs only.. [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 15. Ticket Fairy [You can sell tickets right on your event website](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/website-builder) 16. Xceed Event website or checkout on your site "Custom website / integration on your site" [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 17. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Choose which AI assistants sell your tickets](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/choose-which-ai-assistants-sell-your-tickets) 18. Xceed Sells through AI assistants "Connect XCEED PRO to your AI assistant." Where we looked: xceed.me English pages read in full on 2026-10-19: home, Business (XCEED PRO), Pricing and XCEED PRO MCP; searched for "payout", "cash-out", "resale", "transfer", "installment", "payment plan", "seat", "AI". The help center holds buyer FAQs only.. [xceed.me/en/mcp](https://xceed.me/en/mcp), read on 19 October 2026. 19. Ticket Fairy [Tickets in your buyers' wallets, always up to date](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/check-in-and-box-office/apple-and-google-wallet-passes) 20. Xceed Door scanning "No internet connection? Relax, with the Xceed Pro Apps you can work offline as well and sync your entrances afterwards once back online." [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 21. Ticket Fairy [Your buyers sell tickets to their friends](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/referral-marketing) 22. Xceed Marketing tools "Automated communication & newsletters" [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 23. Ticket Fairy [You find your regulars and win back lapsed buyers](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/audience-insights/customer-list-and-repeat-buyers) 24. Xceed Your buyer data "You can export or import bookings from/to other ticketing platforms at any time with the import/export function." [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 25. Ticket Fairy [Fai gets your ticketing jobs done when you ask](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/fai) 26. Xceed AI assistant "Connect XCEED PRO to your AI assistant. Build custom reports, compare events, and create or edit them in bulk, in minutes." [xceed.me/en/mcp](https://xceed.me/en/mcp), read on 19 October 2026. 27. Xceed Xceed's Essential plan is free; Premium costs €29 a month billed annually or €49 monthly, and Pro €44 a month billed annually or €59 monthly. "Essential All you need to start selling in minutes. Free Get started Premium Manage your events or venue with the best tools of the industry. 29€ per month with annual billing, (or 49€/mo if billed monthly) Get started Pro Manage your events or venue with the best tools of the industry. 44€ per month with annual billing, (or 59€/mo if billed monthly)" [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 28. Xceed When you absorb Xceed's transaction fees, they are as little as 3%. "as little as 3%" [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 29. Xceed On Xceed's pricing page, a £20 UK ticket with fees passed on carries a £1.60 customer fee, and you receive £20.00. "20 £ Customer’s fee : 1.60 £ Your payout : 20.00 £" [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 30. Xceed Bookings completed through Xceed's verified marketplace include a 15% marketing referral fee, or €0.07 per free booking. "Bookings completed via Xceed’s verified marketplace include a 15% marketing referral fee (0.07€ per unique free booking)." [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 31. Xceed We did not find when Xceed pays out ticket money; its pages say you cash out 100% of sales from your own channels, promoters and affiliates "Cash-out 100% of your own channels, promoters and affiliates sales." [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 32. Xceed Digital mapping and reserved seating on the Pro plan "Digital mapping and reserved seating" [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 33. Xceed We did not find fan-to-fan resale in Xceed's public pages; you can refund guests from your dashboard "Handle reservations and refund guests" [xceed.me/en/business](https://xceed.me/en/business), read on 19 October 2026. 34. Xceed XCEED PRO's MCP connector adds to Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini as a custom connector. "Paste it in your Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini settings as a custom connector." [xceed.me/en/mcp](https://xceed.me/en/mcp), read on 19 October 2026. 35. Xceed Connect XCEED PRO to an AI assistant to build custom reports, compare events and create or edit them in bulk "Connect XCEED PRO to your AI assistant. Build custom reports, compare events, and create or edit them in bulk, in minutes." [xceed.me/en/mcp](https://xceed.me/en/mcp), read on 19 October 2026. 36. Ticket Fairy [Connect any AI agent to Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/developers/ai-agents) 37. Xceed You can import or export bookings to other ticketing platforms at any time "You can export or import bookings from/to other ticketing platforms at any time with the import/export function." [xceed.me/pricing](https://xceed.me/pricing), read on 19 October 2026. 38. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Download your ticket buyers](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/download-your-ticket-buyers) Updated 19 October 2026: First published. Xceed is a trademark of its owner. Ticket Fairy is not affiliated with it. **You choose the tools to start with** You can start with event management or marketing alongside your current ticketing provider. If you decide to move ticketing, our team helps with setup, customer-data imports and training. ## Start free on Ticket Fairy Sign up without a credit card and build a test event before you commit. Go on sale in minutes when you are ready. Unlimited events with no monthly fee Start selling tickets immediately Tickets, door and website tools on every plan, Free included [Create a free account](https://manage.ticketfairy.com/welcome?utm_source=compare&utm_campaign=compare-ticketing-ticket-fairy-vs-xceed) No credit card required --- This page is on Ticket Fairy, a ticketing, marketing and operations platform for live events and the venues that host them: festivals, club nights, concerts, conferences and tours, and night clubs, beach clubs and concert venues. It grows revenue with fan rewards that turn an audience into a sales channel, and runs the money side with payments and payouts, Vault business banking, and working capital advanced against ticket sales. [How Ticket Fairy ticketing works](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event-ticketing) · [Ticket Fairy for AI assistants](https://www.ticketfairy.com/llms.txt)