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title: "6 TicketSpice alternatives for events (2026)"
description: "The best TicketSpice alternatives for promoters, venues and festivals, compared on fees, features and support."
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4. TicketSpice alternatives

# TicketSpice alternatives

In the US, TicketSpice charges 99¢ per attendee plus card processing, with no setup or monthly fees. You may look for an alternative when you want card processing included in one ticketing fee, payouts daily as tickets sell, or face-value resale with a waiting list.

  [Get started free](https://manage.ticketfairy.com/welcome?utm_source=compare&utm_campaign=compare-ticketing-ticketspice-alternatives) [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)

- **6** alternatives to TicketSpice
- **5 of 5** of the things you need, included on Ticket Fairy
- **4 of 5** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of TicketSpice

## Which should you choose?

### Where Ticket Fairy is stronger

- Your buyers' ticketing fee includes card processing and customer service for your buyers.[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.[2](#source-2)
- Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[3](#source-3)

### Where TicketSpice is stronger

- TicketSpice describes itself as an event ticketing platform built to sell tickets quickly with minimal data entry.[4](#source-4)
- Organizers can invite unlimited users to an account at no extra cost.[5](#source-5)
- Ad Manager uses AI to create ads and generate headlines, and reports views, clicks and sales.[6](#source-6)

Choose Ticket Fairy when you want one ticketing fee with card processing included, payouts daily as tickets sell on your own Stripe or Xendit account where your country supports it, and face-value resale with a waiting list. Stay with TicketSpice when you want to start selling with minimal data entry and an Ad Manager that uses AI to create your ads.

## How do the TicketSpice alternatives compare?

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| What you need | Ticket Fairy | Eventbrite | Humanitix | Showpass | SimpleTix | TicketLeap | TicketSpice |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Fees | Included[2](#source-2) 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 | Included[7](#source-7) US: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order | Included[8](#source-8) 4% + $0.99 per paid ticket plus GST on AUD events, passed to buyers by default | Included[9](#source-9) Essential: 1% + $0.59 per paid item; Professional: 2.5% + $1.69; Premium custom; plus processing | Included[10](#source-10) US: 79¢ + 2% per online ticket, capped at $9.99; 25¢ per in-person ticket; processor fees extra | Included[11](#source-11) US site: $1 + 2% per ticket plus 3% transaction fee per order; buyers pay by default | Included[12](#source-12) US: 99¢ per paid ticket plus 2.9% + 30¢ card processing; 49¢ for tickets $5 or less |
| When you are paid | Included[2](#source-2) Payouts arrive daily on your own Stripe or Xendit account, or after the event when Ticket Fairy processes your sales | Included[13](#source-13) Three business days after the event ends by default | Included[14](#source-14) Pays out within 5 business days after the event ends on the Humanitix gateway | Included[15](#source-15) Payout generated the Monday after the event ends, deposited the next business day | Included[16](#source-16) Ticket revenue goes straight to the organizer's own payment processor account | Included[17](#source-17) Direct deposit 4-6 business days after the event (5-7 for Canadian clients) | Included[18](#source-18) Weekly payouts by direct deposit through Webconnex Payments, before the event |
| Selling |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Reserved seating | Included[19](#source-19) Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map | Included[20](#source-20) Seating chart maker with sale of assigned seats | Included[21](#source-21) Interactive seating map builder for assigned seating | On a paid plan[22](#source-22) Assigned seating maps on Professional and above Plans: Professional | Included[23](#source-23) Reserved seating events where attendees choose seats; tables and booths supported | Included[24](#source-24) Seating chart builder with drag-and-drop seats, rows and blocks over a venue map | Included[25](#source-25) Reserved Seating pages where buyers pick seat, row or section |
| Payment plans | Included[26](#source-26) Your buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later | Not offered[27](#source-27) No native layaway or installment plan feature | Included[28](#source-28) Payment plans that charge the buyer's card automatically, by invitation only | On a paid plan[29](#source-29) Buy Now, Pay Later on Premium; buyers pay over time with Affirm Plans: Premium | Not offered[30](#source-30) Help center states built-in payment plans are not available | Not offered[31](#source-31) Help center states no buy-now-pay-later or installment payment services | Included[32](#source-32) Installment payment plans on Standard pages via Webconnex Payments |
| Resale and transfers | Included[3](#source-3) Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, with a waiting list | Included[33](#source-33) Resale through verified partners, and buyers can put a ticket under another name | Included[34](#source-34) Built-in resale at the original price with no extra resale fee, and Tixel also listed | Included[35](#source-35) Official resale and ticket transfers, when the organizer enables them | Not found in SimpleTix's public documentation[36](#source-36) No fan-to-fan resale or buyer ticket transfer found; organizers can exchange tickets | Included[37](#source-37) Buyers can transfer or forward a whole order; organizers can exchange tickets | Not found in TicketSpice's public documentation[38](#source-38) No resale found; attendees can transfer a ticket to someone else, and the organizer may add a transfer fee |

## What else should you know about moving from TicketSpice?

**What does TicketSpice charge to sell tickets?**

 In the US, TicketSpice charges 99¢ per attendee plus 2.9% + 30¢ card processing, with no contracts or annual fees, and 49¢ per ticket for tickets under $5. On Ticket Fairy every plan has one standard ticketing fee, card processing included, and you choose whether buyers pay it or you absorb it. [39](#source-39) [40](#source-40) [2](#source-2) [1](#source-1)

**How do TicketSpice alternatives compare on US fees?**

 Every platform here publishes its fee, and most add card processing on top. SimpleTix charges 79¢ + 2% per ticket, capped at $9.99, plus your payment processor's fees, TicketLeap charges $1 + 2% per ticket over $5.00 plus a 3% transaction fee per order, and Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket plus a 2.9% processing fee per order. Humanitix charges 5% + $1.29 per paid ticket on USD events, plus applicable taxes, with processing included on its default gateway. [41](#source-41) [42](#source-42) [43](#source-43) [44](#source-44) [45](#source-45) [46](#source-46)

**When do I get my ticket money if I leave TicketSpice?**

 It depends on how the platform holds your money. 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 pays you 10 to 15 business days after the event. SimpleTix sends ticket money straight to your connected payment processor, and TicketLeap pays 4-6 business days after the event. [2](#source-2) [47](#source-47) [48](#source-48)

**Which TicketSpice alternatives also sell reserved seats?**

 Ticket Fairy lets your buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map. SimpleTix builds seating charts for you at no charge, and Eventbrite has a seating chart maker for assigned seats. TicketSpice also has Reserved Seating pages. [19](#source-19) [49](#source-49) [50](#source-50) [51](#source-51)

**Which TicketSpice alternatives offer payment plans?**

 Ticket Fairy lets buyers pay a deposit now and installments later, and Showpass offers Affirm. SimpleTix says built-in payment plans are not available, TicketLeap does not offer installments at checkout and Eventbrite states it does not offer a native installment plan. [26](#source-26) [52](#source-52) [53](#source-53) [54](#source-54) [55](#source-55)

**Can I take my TicketSpice buyer data with me if I switch?**

 Yes. TicketSpice downloads attendee rosters as CSV, and order and ticket reports export to Excel or CSV. You can bring those lists to your next platform, and on Ticket Fairy you keep your own customer list and see your repeat and lapsed buyers. [56](#source-56) [57](#source-57)

## What are the best TicketSpice alternatives?

*### Where do teams go from TicketSpice, and what changes?*

Moving from **TicketSpice**

- **Ticket Fairy** Covers the same things you need
- **SimpleTix**  Leaves out: Payment plans  Not published by SimpleTix: Resale and transfers
- **TicketLeap**  Leaves out: Payment plans
- **Showpass** Covers the same things you need
- **Humanitix** Covers the same things you need
- **Eventbrite**  Leaves out: Payment plans

Each alternative is set against what TicketSpice gives you today.

1. ### 1\. Ticket Fairy
     Built for events  
   You sell with one standard ticketing fee, card processing included, and you choose whether buyers pay it or you absorb it. You can be paid daily as tickets sell on your own Stripe or Xendit account where your country supports it, and your buyers can pick their seat on your venue's map or resell at face value.

   - Your buyers' ticketing fee includes card processing and customer service for your buyers.[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.[2](#source-2)
   - Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map.[19](#source-19)
   - Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[3](#source-3)
   - Every plan has one standard ticketing fee, and you choose whether buyers pay it on top of your price or you absorb it. On a paid plan you can add your own ticketing fee on top of Ticket Fairy's, a percentage and a fixed amount in each currency, and you keep your own fee. Ticket Fairy's ticketing fee stays Ticket Fairy's and, after payment processing, counts towards your plan bill. Where fees show on top of the price, the whole ticketing fee is capped at twice the standard fee. In the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland and Mexico, where the law asks for one all-in price, the fees are included in your ticket price.[2](#source-2)

   #### Only on Ticket Fairy

   - **Sells through AI assistants** Your buyers can find and buy your tickets inside the AI assistants you choose [58](#source-58)
      [Get started free](https://manage.ticketfairy.com/welcome?utm_source=compare&utm_campaign=compare-ticketing-ticketspice-alternatives) [Book a demo](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event-ticketing/book-a-demo)  
   [Ticketing platforms compared](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing)
2. ### 2\. SimpleTix

   Choose SimpleTix if you want a published per-ticket fee with no monthly fees or contracts, seating charts built for you at no charge and ticket money going straight to your own payment processor.

   **Pricing:** Free to sign up with no setup or monthly fees. Per-ticket service fee on paid tickets (US: 79¢ + 2% online, capped at $9.99; 25¢ in person), plus the organizer's payment processor fees; fees can be passed to buyers. Free GA and Flex Pass tickets have no fee.[59](#source-59)

   - In US dollars, the online service fee is 79¢ + 2% per ticket, capped at $9.99 per ticket.[60](#source-60)
   - SimpleTix builds seating charts for organizers at no charge.[49](#source-49)
   - Ticket revenue goes directly to the organizer's connected payment processor account; SimpleTix does not hold it.[47](#source-47)

   **Worth knowing:** Built-in payment plans are not available.[53](#source-53)

   [SimpleTix vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-simpletix) [SimpleTix alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/simpletix-alternatives)
3. ### 3\. TicketLeap

   Choose TicketLeap if you want the full suite of tools with no subscription, timed entry and a virtual waiting room that switches on during busy periods.

   **Pricing:** Free to use with no subscriptions or tiers. Per-ticket fees on paid tickets (US site: $1 + 2% per ticket plus 3% per order; $0.49 for tickets $5 or less; $20 cap on the ticketing fee), passed to buyers by default; free events free.[61](#source-61)

   - Every organizer can use the full suite of ticketing and management tools to sell unlimited tickets, with no upcharges.[62](#source-62)
   - Timed entry tickets can be sold for time slots separated by minutes, hours or days.[63](#source-63)
   - A virtual waiting room activates automatically during high-traffic periods.[64](#source-64)

   **Worth knowing:** TicketLeap does not offer buy-now-pay-later or installment payments at checkout.[54](#source-54)

   [TicketLeap vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-ticketleap) [TicketLeap alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticketleap-alternatives)
4. ### 4\. Showpass

   Choose Showpass if you sell in Canada and want fee tiers in CAD, Affirm for buyers who pay over time and an AI co-pilot that builds customer segments.

   **Pricing:** 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.[65](#source-65)

   - The Essential plan service fee is 1% + $0.59 per paid item, with prices shown in CAD.[66](#source-66)
   - Buyers can pay over time with Affirm, which replaced Showpass payment plans and Afterpay.[52](#source-52)
   - Organizers can describe an audience in plain language to an AI co-pilot to build customer segments.[67](#source-67)

   **Worth knowing:** Payouts are generated the Monday after an event ends and deposited the next business day.[68](#source-68)

   [Showpass vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-showpass) [Showpass alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/showpass-alternatives)
5. ### 5\. Humanitix

   Choose Humanitix if you want a published fee per paid ticket with no subscription, resale at the original price and profits from its fees going to partner charities.

   **Pricing:** No subscription, sign-up fees or tiered plans. Humanitix charges a booking fee per paid ticket, set by event currency (the AUD standard is 4% + $0.99 excluding GST), and buyers pay it by default. Free tickets are free, charities, not-for-profits and schools get a reduced rate, and custom pricing is available on enquiry.[69](#source-69)

   - For USD events the standard booking fee is 5% + $1.29 per paid ticket, plus applicable taxes.[45](#source-45)
   - Built-in resale lets buyers resell only at the original sale price, with no additional resale fee.[70](#source-70)
   - Humanitix states that 100% of profits from its booking fees go to partner charities.[71](#source-71)

   **Worth knowing:** On the Humanitix gateway, ticket sales are paid out within 5 business days after the event ends.[72](#source-72)

   [Humanitix vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-humanitix) [Humanitix alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/humanitix-alternatives)
6. ### 6\. Eventbrite

   Choose Eventbrite if you want buyers to find your events through a large discovery marketplace and a seating chart maker you set up yourself.

   **Pricing:** 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.[73](#source-73)

   - Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users.[74](#source-74)
   - A seating chart maker lets organizers sell tickets for assigned seats.[50](#source-50)
   - The Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR-code tickets and takes on-site payments.[75](#source-75)

   **Worth knowing:** Eventbrite states it does not offer a native layaway or installment plan feature.[55](#source-55)

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

## When should you stay with TicketSpice?

Stay with TicketSpice when you want a platform built to sell tickets quickly with minimal data entry, or when you want its Ad Manager to create ads and headlines with AI and report views, clicks and sales.

- TicketSpice describes itself as an event ticketing platform built to sell tickets quickly with minimal data entry.[4](#source-4)
- Ad Manager uses AI to create ads and generate headlines, and reports views, clicks and sales.[6](#source-6)

## What else are you comparing?

- [TicketSpice vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-ticketspice)
- [SimpleTix vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-simpletix)
- [TicketLeap vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-ticketleap)
- [SimpleTix alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/simpletix-alternatives)
- [Ticketing platforms in the United States](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/united-states)
- [Ticketing platforms in Canada](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/canada)
- [Best ticketing platforms for festivals](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/best-ticketing-platforms-for-festivals)
- [Best ticketing platforms for nightclubs and club nights](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/best-ticketing-platforms-for-nightclubs-and-club-nights)
- [Questions about ticketing platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/questions)
- [Ticketing platforms compared](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing)

## 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 [Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing)
2. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
3. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)
4. TicketSpice TicketSpice describes itself as an event ticketing platform built to sell tickets quickly with minimal data entry. "TicketSpice is an event ticketing platform built to sell tickets quickly with minimal data entry"  [help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8719456-what-is-the-difference-between-ticketspice-and-regfox](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8719456-what-is-the-difference-between-ticketspice-and-regfox), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261009123146/https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8719456-what-is-the-difference-between-ticketspice-and-regfox)
5. TicketSpice Organizers can invite unlimited users to an account at no extra cost. "You can invite unlimited users at no additional cost"  [help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8823211-add-remove-or-edit-a-user-on-your-account](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8823211-add-remove-or-edit-a-user-on-your-account), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260826183048/https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8823211-add-remove-or-edit-a-user-on-your-account)
6. TicketSpice Ad Manager uses AI to create ads and generate headlines, and reports views, clicks and sales. "With AI-powered ad creation tools, you can create and launch ads in minutes, automatically generate headlines, monitor views, clicks, and sales right in your dashboard"  [help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/12755025-use-ad-manager-to-create-ad-campaigns-for-your-event](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/12755025-use-ad-manager-to-create-ad-campaigns-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260724151030/https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/12755025-use-ad-manager-to-create-ad-campaigns-for-your-event)

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7. 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/)
8. Humanitix Fees "4% + $0.99 per paid ticket"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees), read on 17 October 2026.
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. SimpleTix Fees "You will be charged 79¢ + 2% per sold ticket / registration, and this fee is capped at a maximum of $9.99 regardless of what you charge your attendees."  [www.simpletix.com/pricing.php](https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260617192954/https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php)
11. TicketLeap Fees "Tickets over $5.00: $1 + 2% ticketing fee per ticket, plus a 3% transaction fee per order."  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/getting-started-with-ticketleap/what-are-the-fees-associated-with-using-ticketleap](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/getting-started-with-ticketleap/what-are-the-fees-associated-with-using-ticketleap), read on 17 October 2026.
12. TicketSpice Fees "TicketSpice is a simple 99¢ fee per attendee + standard credit card processing rates of 2.9% + 30¢. No contracts, annual fees, or hidden costs."  [www.ticketspice.com/pricing](https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261006050758/https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing)
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. Humanitix When you are paid "Ticket sales are paid into your nominated bank account within 5 business days after your event has ended"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8889219-when-will-my-event-be-paid-out](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8889219-when-will-my-event-be-paid-out), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260713021222/https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8889219-when-will-my-event-be-paid-out)
15. 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.
16. SimpleTix When you are paid "SimpleTix does not hold, process, or transfer your ticket sales revenue. All funds from ticket sales go directly to your connected payment processor account (Square, Stripe, etc.)."  [help.simpletix.com/docs/billing-and-fees/managing-payment-processors-on-simpletix](https://help.simpletix.com/docs/billing-and-fees/managing-payment-processors-on-simpletix), read on 17 October 2026.
17. TicketLeap When you are paid "All payments are scheduled to be processed and hit your bank account 4-6 business days after the event (5-7 business days for Canadian clients)."  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/fees-payments/when-do-i-get-paid](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/fees-payments/when-do-i-get-paid), read on 17 October 2026.
18. TicketSpice When you are paid "Webconnex Payments automatically issues payouts weekly, assuming that your account remains in good standing."  [help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/14172125-understand-webconnex-payments-payout-timing-and-when-you-ll-receive-your-funds](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/14172125-understand-webconnex-payments-payout-timing-and-when-you-ll-receive-your-funds), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260826183051/https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/14172125-understand-webconnex-payments-payout-timing-and-when-you-ll-receive-your-funds)
19. Ticket Fairy [Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/seating-and-timed-entry/reserved-seating)
20. 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.
21. Humanitix Reserved seating "Enable assigned seating for any event and any venue with our interactive seating map builder."  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8893240-build-a-seating-map-and-manage-assigned-seating](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8893240-build-a-seating-map-and-manage-assigned-seating), read on 17 October 2026.
22. 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)
23. SimpleTix Reserved seating "Attendees can choose seats"  [help.simpletix.com/docs/events/reserved-seating/rs-setup](https://help.simpletix.com/docs/events/reserved-seating/rs-setup), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260518030818/https://help.simpletix.com/docs/events/reserved-seating/rs-setup)
24. TicketLeap Reserved seating "Our powerful seating chart builder lets you create your own layout with drag-and-drop seats, rows, and blocks over your uploaded venue map."  [www.ticketleap.com/info/features/](https://www.ticketleap.com/info/features/), read on 17 October 2026.
25. TicketSpice Reserved seating "Reserved Seating allows you to create a seating experience where attendees can choose their exact seat, row, or section during checkout."  [help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/2475226-create-a-new-reserved-seating-page](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/2475226-create-a-new-reserved-seating-page), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261010080522/https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/2475226-create-a-new-reserved-seating-page)
26. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
27. 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.
28. Humanitix Payment plans "Payment plans are currently on an invite-only basis."  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/11983067-enable-humanitix-payment-plans-as-a-checkout-method](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/11983067-enable-humanitix-payment-plans-as-a-checkout-method), read on 17 October 2026.
29. 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)
30. SimpleTix Payment plans "While built-in payment plans are not available, you may offer alternatives like donation tickets or external financing options."  [help.simpletix.com/docs/onboarding\_guides/festivals](https://help.simpletix.com/docs/onboarding_guides/festivals), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613213758/https://help.simpletix.com/docs/onboarding_guides/festivals)
31. TicketLeap Payment plans "TicketLeap does not offer buy-now-pay-later or installment payment services."  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/refunds-exchanges-and-payments/what-payment-methods-can-i-use-to-buy-tickets-on-ticketleap](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/refunds-exchanges-and-payments/what-payment-methods-can-i-use-to-buy-tickets-on-ticketleap), read on 17 October 2026.
32. TicketSpice Payment plans "The Payment Plan feature allows you to offer attendees the option to split their order total into multiple scheduled payments"  [help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/14301577-offer-payment-plans-for-your-ticketing-pages-installment-payments](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/14301577-offer-payment-plans-for-your-ticketing-pages-installment-payments), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261010080605/https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/14301577-offer-payment-plans-for-your-ticketing-pages-installment-payments)
33. 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.
34. Humanitix Resale and transfers "Buyers can only list their tickets at the original sale price and are refunded once a resale occurs"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9307102-enable-humanitix-resale-for-your-event](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9307102-enable-humanitix-resale-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260713021220/https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9307102-enable-humanitix-resale-for-your-event)
35. 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.
36. SimpleTix Resale and transfers "Use the Exchange Tool to change ticket times, seats, ticket types, or events and collect any upgrade balance." Where we looked: help.simpletix.com sitemap: all 141 /docs articles searched for 'resale', 'resell', 'transfer'; www.simpletix.com/ticketing-features.php and /pricing.php.  [help.simpletix.com/docs/orders/exchange-tickets](https://help.simpletix.com/docs/orders/exchange-tickets), read on 17 October 2026.
37. TicketLeap Resale and transfers "If you need to transfer or forward your ticket order to someone else, you can do so in your TicketLeap account." Where we looked: support.ticketleap.com full en\_US article set (112 articles) searched for 'resale', 'resell'; ticketleap.com features and pricing pages.  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/ticket-retrieval-management/how-can-i-change-the-name-on-my-tickets](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/ticket-retrieval-management/how-can-i-change-the-name-on-my-tickets), read on 17 October 2026.
38. TicketSpice Resale and transfers "TicketSpice is a simple 99¢ fee per attendee + standard credit card processing rates of 2.9% + 30¢. No contracts, annual fees, or hidden costs." Where we looked: help.ticketspice.com sitemap titles and fetched pages searched for "resale" and "resell"; https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/8935090-ticket-transfers-between-attendees (transfer only; no resale described); the pricing page.  [www.ticketspice.com/pricing](https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261006050758/https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing)
39. TicketSpice TicketSpice charges 99¢ per attendee plus 2.9% + 30¢ card processing, with no contracts or annual fees. "TicketSpice is a simple 99¢ fee per attendee + standard credit card processing rates of 2.9% + 30¢. No contracts, annual fees, or hidden costs."  [www.ticketspice.com/pricing](https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261006050758/https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing)
40. TicketSpice For tickets under $5 the per-ticket fee is 49¢. "For tickets less than $5, the per ticket fee drops to 49¢ per ticket"  [www.ticketspice.com/pricing](https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261006050758/https://www.ticketspice.com/pricing)
41. SimpleTix Free to sign up with no setup or monthly fees. Per-ticket service fee on paid tickets (US: 79¢ + 2% online, capped at $9.99; 25¢ in person), plus the organizer's payment processor fees; fees can be passed to buyers. Free GA and Flex Pass tickets have no fee. "You will be charged 79¢ + 2% per sold ticket / registration, and this fee is capped at a maximum of $9.99 regardless of what you charge your attendees."  [www.simpletix.com/pricing.php](https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260617192954/https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php)
42. TicketLeap On the US site, the fee for tickets over $5.00 is $1 + 2% per ticket plus a 3% transaction fee per order. "Tickets over $5.00: $1 + 2% ticketing fee per ticket, plus a 3% transaction fee per order."  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/getting-started-with-ticketleap/what-are-the-fees-associated-with-using-ticketleap](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/getting-started-with-ticketleap/what-are-the-fees-associated-with-using-ticketleap), read on 17 October 2026.
43. 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/)
44. 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/)
45. Humanitix For USD events the standard booking fee is 5% + $1.29 per paid ticket, plus applicable taxes. "5% + $1.29"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/12292391-what-are-the-humanitix-booking-fees), read on 17 October 2026.
46. Humanitix On the default Humanitix payment gateway the booking fee includes payment processing fees and taxes. "The Humanitix booking fee is inclusive of all payment processing fees and taxes when using the default Humanitix payment gateway"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9760527-how-much-does-humanitix-cost](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9760527-how-much-does-humanitix-cost), read on 17 October 2026.
47. SimpleTix Ticket revenue goes directly to the organizer's connected payment processor account; SimpleTix does not hold it. "SimpleTix does not hold, process, or transfer your ticket sales revenue. All funds from ticket sales go directly to your connected payment processor account (Square, Stripe, etc.)."  [help.simpletix.com/docs/billing-and-fees/managing-payment-processors-on-simpletix](https://help.simpletix.com/docs/billing-and-fees/managing-payment-processors-on-simpletix), read on 17 October 2026.
48. TicketLeap Payouts reach the organizer's bank account 4-6 business days after the event, or 5-7 for Canadian clients. "All payments are scheduled to be processed and hit your bank account 4-6 business days after the event (5-7 business days for Canadian clients)."  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/fees-payments/when-do-i-get-paid](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/fees-payments/when-do-i-get-paid), read on 17 October 2026.
49. SimpleTix SimpleTix builds seating charts for organizers at no charge. "We will even build your seating charts for free."  [www.simpletix.com/pricing.php](https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260617192954/https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php)
50. 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.
51. TicketSpice Reserved Seating pages where buyers pick seat, row or section "Reserved Seating allows you to create a seating experience where attendees can choose their exact seat, row, or section during checkout."  [help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/2475226-create-a-new-reserved-seating-page](https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/2475226-create-a-new-reserved-seating-page), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261010080522/https://help.ticketspice.com/en/articles/2475226-create-a-new-reserved-seating-page)
52. 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)
53. SimpleTix Built-in payment plans are not available. "While built-in payment plans are not available, you may offer alternatives like donation tickets or external financing options."  [help.simpletix.com/docs/onboarding\_guides/festivals](https://help.simpletix.com/docs/onboarding_guides/festivals), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260613213758/https://help.simpletix.com/docs/onboarding_guides/festivals)
54. TicketLeap TicketLeap does not offer buy-now-pay-later or installment payments at checkout. "TicketLeap does not offer buy-now-pay-later or installment payment services."  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/refunds-exchanges-and-payments/what-payment-methods-can-i-use-to-buy-tickets-on-ticketleap](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/refunds-exchanges-and-payments/what-payment-methods-can-i-use-to-buy-tickets-on-ticketleap), read on 17 October 2026.
55. Eventbrite Eventbrite states it does not offer a native layaway or installment plan feature. "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.
56. TicketSpice Attendee rosters download as CSV from Analytics; order, ticket and other reports export to Excel or CSV and can be scheduled by email; CRM contacts can be downloaded; a REST API is available. "Customize which data points you want to included or excluded and download your data instantly into excel or csv file."  [www.ticketspice.com/features/exports-and-reports-for-event-ticketing-data](https://www.ticketspice.com/features/exports-and-reports-for-event-ticketing-data), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260514184825/https://www.ticketspice.com/features/exports-and-reports-for-event-ticketing-data)
57. Ticket Fairy [You find your regulars and win back lapsed buyers](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/audience-insights/customer-list-and-repeat-buyers)
58. Ticket Fairy [Guide: Choose which AI assistants sell your tickets](https://www.ticketfairy.com/guides/choose-which-ai-assistants-sell-your-tickets)
59. SimpleTix Pricing "You will be charged 79¢ + 2% per sold ticket / registration, and this fee is capped at a maximum of $9.99 regardless of what you charge your attendees."  [www.simpletix.com/pricing.php](https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260617192954/https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php)
60. SimpleTix In US dollars, the online service fee is 79¢ + 2% per ticket, capped at $9.99 per ticket. "You will be charged 79¢ + 2% per sold ticket / registration, and this fee is capped at a maximum of $9.99 regardless of what you charge your attendees."  [www.simpletix.com/pricing.php](https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260617192954/https://www.simpletix.com/pricing.php)
61. TicketLeap Pricing "We only charge $1 + 2% of the event ticket price (plus a 3% online transaction fee per order) when it comes to our TicketLeap fees."  [www.ticketleap.com/info/pricing/](https://www.ticketleap.com/info/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026.
62. TicketLeap Every organizer can use the full suite of ticketing and management tools to sell unlimited tickets, with no upcharges. "every event organizer can use our entire suite of event ticketing and management tools completely free (no upcharges, ever!) to sell unlimited tickets."  [www.ticketleap.com/info/pricing/](https://www.ticketleap.com/info/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026.
63. TicketLeap Timed entry tickets can be sold for time slots separated by minutes, hours or days. "Offer your attendees more flexibility with tickets to specific time slots separated by minutes, hours, or days."  [www.ticketleap.com/info/features/](https://www.ticketleap.com/info/features/), read on 17 October 2026.
64. TicketLeap A virtual waiting room activates automatically during high-traffic periods. "The queue (also called a virtual waiting room) activates automatically during high-traffic periods"  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/creating-managing-events/what-is-a-queue-and-how-does-it-work](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/creating-managing-events/what-is-a-queue-and-how-does-it-work), read on 17 October 2026.
65. 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)
66. 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)
67. 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.
68. 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.
69. Humanitix Pricing "Humanitix will only charge a booking fee on paid tickets you sell on your event pages\*."  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9760527-how-much-does-humanitix-cost](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9760527-how-much-does-humanitix-cost), read on 17 October 2026.
70. Humanitix Built-in resale lets buyers resell only at the original sale price, with no additional resale fee. "Buyers can only list their tickets at the original sale price and are refunded once a resale occurs"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9307102-enable-humanitix-resale-for-your-event](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9307102-enable-humanitix-resale-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260713021220/https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/9307102-enable-humanitix-resale-for-your-event)
71. Humanitix Humanitix states that 100% of profits from its booking fees go to partner charities. "100% of the profits made from our booking fees go to our partner charities"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8888482-how-much-of-the-humanitix-booking-fee-goes-to-charity](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8888482-how-much-of-the-humanitix-booking-fee-goes-to-charity), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260427143034/https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8888482-how-much-of-the-humanitix-booking-fee-goes-to-charity)
72. Humanitix On the Humanitix gateway, ticket sales are paid out within 5 business days after the event ends. "Ticket sales are paid into your nominated bank account within 5 business days after your event has ended"  [help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8889219-when-will-my-event-be-paid-out](https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8889219-when-will-my-event-be-paid-out), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260713021222/https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8889219-when-will-my-event-be-paid-out)
73. 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.
74. 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.
75. Eventbrite The Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR-code tickets and takes on-site payments. "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.

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