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title: "7 TicketWeb alternatives for events (2026)"
description: "The best TicketWeb alternatives for promoters, venues and festivals, compared on fees, features and support."
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4. TicketWeb alternatives

# TicketWeb alternatives

Independent venues and promoters on TicketWeb, a division of Ticketmaster, sell across Ticketmaster, TicketWeb and over 300 affiliate sites. You agree your organizer terms during an application, because TicketWeb does not publish them. You may look for an alternative when you want a published booking fee, daily payouts, payment plans or face-value resale.

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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)

- **7** alternatives to TicketWeb
- **5 of 5** of the things you need, included on Ticket Fairy
- **2 of 5** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of TicketWeb

## 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 arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show, with nothing to set up.[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 TicketWeb is stronger

- Events can sell on Ticketmaster, TicketWeb and over 300 affiliates including Facebook, Spotify and Bandsintown.[3](#source-3)
- Facebook Official Events let fans buy tickets inside Facebook without linking out.[4](#source-4)
- Clients get a dedicated Client Services Representative for training, onboarding and technical assistance.[5](#source-5)

Choose Ticket Fairy when you want a booking fee you choose to pass on or absorb, daily payouts and face-value resale. Stay with TicketWeb when most of your buyers find you through Ticketmaster and its affiliate sites.

## How do the TicketWeb alternatives compare?

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| What you need | Ticket Fairy | DICE | Etix | Eventbrite | Showpass | Ticket Tailor | TicketWeb | Tixr |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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[6](#source-6) In the US, 13% of face value on self sign-up. In the UK, 8.5% + VAT (minimum £1) plus a 2.5% + VAT transaction fee | Not found in Etix's public documentation[7](#source-7) No public fee schedule; Etix refers to a "regular Etix fee" | Included[8](#source-8) US: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order | Included[9](#source-9) Essential: 1% + $0.59 per paid item; Professional: 2.5% + $1.69; Premium custom; plus processing | Included[10](#source-10) £0.60 + VAT per paid ticket on pay as you go, or prepaid credits from £0.22 | Included[11](#source-11) Buyers pay a per-ticket service fee and a per-order processing fee; amounts not published | Not found in Tixr's public documentation[12](#source-12) No published fees. Fees depend on event type, volume and service tier |
| When you are paid | Included[1](#source-1) Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show | Included[13](#source-13) Paid within 5 business days after the event, or by Self Payout where available | Not found in Etix's public documentation[14](#source-14) Organizer payout timing not published | Included[15](#source-15) Three business days after the event ends by default | Included[16](#source-16) Payout generated the Monday after the event ends, deposited the next business day | Included[17](#source-17) Ticket revenue goes straight to the organizer's Stripe, PayPal or Square account | Not found in TicketWeb's public documentation[18](#source-18) No organizer payout schedule published; settlement terms agreed during approval | Not found in Tixr's public documentation[19](#source-19) Your own Stripe account for direct settlement, or Tixr-managed payouts. Tixr does not publish the timing |
| Selling |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Payment plans | Included[20](#source-20) Your buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later | Included[21](#source-21) Buyers can pay in installments with Klarna Pay in 3 (UK) and Clearpay or Afterpay | Included[22](#source-22) Automated payment plans charge buyer cards on set dates | Not offered[23](#source-23) No native layaway or installment plan feature | On a paid plan[24](#source-24) Buy Now, Pay Later on Premium; buyers pay over time with Affirm Plans: Premium | Extra cost[25](#source-25) Installment payment plans in beta, using one extra usage credit per ticket and needing Stripe | Not found in TicketWeb's public documentation[26](#source-26) No buyer installment or payment plan option found | Included[27](#source-27) Installments that the organizer sets up, with a one-time fee per order for the fan |
| Resale and transfers | Included[2](#source-2) Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, with a waiting list | Included[28](#source-28) Face-value Wait List for sold-out events and in-app transfers between DICE accounts, if you allow them | Included[29](#source-29) Seat Relay resale and transfer; venues enable it per event; transfers by text or email | Included[30](#source-30) Resale through verified partners, and buyers can put a ticket under another name | Included[31](#source-31) Official resale and ticket transfers, when the organizer enables them | Included[32](#source-32) Fan-to-fan resale through the Tixel integration | Not found in TicketWeb's public documentation[33](#source-33) No fan resale or ticket transfer feature found | Included[34](#source-34) Official resale inside Tixr with price floors and ceilings, and free transfers for fans |
| Running the event |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[35](#source-35) Your door team can scan tickets on their own phones | Included[36](#source-36) Entry options sized to your event, from the DICE Scanner app to scanners and staff | Included[37](#source-37) Etix Scanner app on iOS and Android; scan rules and re-entry control | Included[38](#source-38) Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR codes at the door | Included[39](#source-39) Mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner | Included[40](#source-40) Free Check-in app for iOS and Android that works offline | Included[41](#source-41) CheckIn mobile app scans tickets, works offline and sells at the door | Included[42](#source-42) Tixr Door app for scanning and box office sales, with offline scanning on iOS |

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

What is the best TicketWeb alternative for my independent venue?:  Choose Ticket Fairy if you want daily payouts, seat maps and face-value resale, with a booking fee you choose to pass on or absorb. Choose Etix if your venue wants its own resale platform, or Showpass if you want published fees with no monthly charge. [1](#source-1) [43](#source-43) [44](#source-44) [45](#source-45)

How much does TicketWeb cost?:  TicketWeb does not publish a price list. Buyers pay a per-ticket service fee and a per-order processing fee, and you agree your terms during an application and approval process. With Ticket Fairy you pay one standard booking fee on every plan, and you choose whether buyers pay it on top of your price or you absorb it. [46](#source-46) [1](#source-1)

Which TicketWeb alternatives let my buyers pay in installments?:  Your buyers can pay in installments on Ticket Fairy, Etix and Tixr, and Showpass buyers can pay over time with Affirm. We did not find a payment plan option in TicketWeb's public documentation. [20](#source-20) [47](#source-47) [48](#source-48) [49](#source-49)

Which TicketWeb alternatives let fans resell tickets if their plans change?:  Ticket Fairy lets fans resell and transfer tickets at face value, with spare tickets going to your waiting list. Etix runs its own Seat Relay resale platform, Tixr runs resale with price floors and ceilings that you set, and Ticket Tailor offers fan-to-fan resale through Tixel. [2](#source-2) [44](#source-44) [50](#source-50) [51](#source-51)

Can I get my ticket money before the event if I leave TicketWeb?:  Yes. Ticket Fairy can pay you daily as tickets sell, and Ticket Tailor sends payments to your own Stripe, PayPal or Square account. Showpass offers advance payouts, with terms applying. [1](#source-1) [52](#source-52) [53](#source-53)

Can I take my TicketWeb buyer data with me if I switch?:  Yes. You can download your TicketWeb account and event reports, including Transaction Detail and Customer Contact, as CSV, Excel, JSON or HTML, and you can schedule them by email. [54](#source-54)

## What are the best TicketWeb alternatives?

### Where do teams go from TicketWeb, and what changes?

Moving from **TicketWeb**

- **Ticket Fairy** Covers the same things you need
- **Etix**  Not published by Etix: Fees, When you are paid
- **Tixr**  Not published by Tixr: Fees, When you are paid
- **Showpass** Covers the same things you need
- **Ticket Tailor** Covers the same things you need
- **Eventbrite** Covers the same things you need
- **DICE** Covers the same things you need

Each alternative is set against what TicketWeb gives you today.

1. ### 1\. Ticket Fairy
     Built for events  
   You get paid daily as tickets sell, and your buyers can pick their seat, spread the cost with a payment plan or resell at face value. You choose whether buyers pay the one standard booking fee or you absorb it.

   - Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show, with nothing to set up.[1](#source-1)
   - You choose whether buyers pay the booking fee on top of your price or you absorb it.[1](#source-1)
   - Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map.[43](#source-43)
   - 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)
     [Get started free](https://manage.ticketfairy.com/welcome?utm_source=compare&utm_campaign=compare-ticketing-ticketweb-alternatives) [Book a demo](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event-ticketing/book-a-demo)  
   [Ticketing platforms compared](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing)
2. ### 2\. Etix

   Choose Etix if you run a venue and want payment plans, its own resale platform and dynamic pricing, priced through a sales contact.

   **Pricing:** Pricing not published; organizers request a demo or sales contact. Etix charges a per-ticket "regular Etix fee" whose amount is not published.[55](#source-55)

   - Automated payment plans charge buyers’ cards on specified dates.[47](#source-47)
   - Seat Relay is Etix’s own resale and transfer platform for Etix ticket holders.[44](#source-44)
   - Etix Dynamic Pricing changes prices by demand, schedule or sales volume.[56](#source-56)

   **Worth knowing:** The Event Discovery Network adds a per-ticket fee rolled into the regular Etix fee.[57](#source-57)

   [Etix vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-etix)
3. ### 3\. Tixr

   Choose Tixr if you run a larger venue or promotion and want official resale, payment plans and referral rewards, priced by quote.

   **Pricing:** Tixr does not publish pricing. Fees vary by event type, volume and service tier, you get a quote by contacting Tixr, and a self-serve tier exists.[58](#source-58)

   - Tixr runs an in-platform resale marketplace where organizers set price floors, ceilings and eligibility.[50](#source-50)
   - Native payment plans collect a deposit then scheduled installments, with no credit checks or interest.[48](#source-48)
   - Tixr Rewards is a built-in referral program that rewards fans for sales they drive.[59](#source-59)

   **Worth knowing:** Tixr does not publish a fee table; fees depend on event type, volume and service tier.[60](#source-60)

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

   Choose Showpass if you want published fees with no monthly charge, and a box office for in-person and phone sales.

   **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.[61](#source-61)

   - Showpass states it has no monthly fees and charges only a service fee and a processing fee per paid item.[45](#source-45)
   - The Box Office handles in-person, phone and on-site sales on a Windows laptop or tablet.[62](#source-62)
   - Organizers can pass on the full fee, a portion of it, or absorb it.[63](#source-63)

   **Worth knowing:** Card transactions carry a separate processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per paid item.[64](#source-64)

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

   Choose Ticket Tailor if you want a flat fee per ticket and your ticket money going straight to your own payment account.

   **Pricing:** No subscription. Ticket Tailor charges a usage fee per ticket: £0.60 + VAT per paid ticket on pay as you go, or prepaid credits from £0.22 + VAT. Up to 5,000 free tickets a year are free.[65](#source-65)

   - Pay as you go costs £0.60 per paid ticket plus VAT.[66](#source-66)
   - Payments run through the organizer's Stripe, PayPal or Square account; Ticket Tailor does not process the payment.[52](#source-52)
   - Organizers can take in-person card payments with Tap to Pay in the free Check-in app.[67](#source-67)

   **Worth knowing:** Installment payment plans in beta, using one extra usage credit per ticket and needing Stripe[68](#source-68)

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

   Choose Eventbrite if you want buyers to find you on a large discovery marketplace, with published fees.

   **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.[69](#source-69)

   - Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users.[70](#source-70)
   - In the US the service fee is 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket.[71](#source-71)
   - A seating chart maker lets organizers sell tickets for assigned seats.[72](#source-72)

   **Worth knowing:** Eventbrite states it does not offer a native layaway or installment plan feature.[73](#source-73)

   [Eventbrite vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-eventbrite) [Eventbrite alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/eventbrite-alternatives)
7. ### 7\. DICE

   Choose DICE if you run a music venue and want fans to see all-in ticket prices in a fan app, with a waiting list for sold-out shows.

   **Pricing:** Self sign-up organizers pay no named subscription. DICE charges a per-ticket service fee outside commission on face value (13% in the US), and buyers see an all-in price. Separately agreed contracts may set other fees.[74](#source-74)

   - DICE includes its booking fee in the advertised ticket price, so the price shown is the price paid.[75](#source-75)
   - For sold-out events, returned tickets are offered to fans on the Wait List, each with a reserved buying window.[76](#source-76)
   - DICE states that 41% of tickets sold via DICE are prompted by its Discovery recommendations.[77](#source-77)

   **Worth knowing:** DICE pays the organizer within 5 business days after the event takes place.[78](#source-78)

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

## When should you stay with TicketWeb?

Stay with TicketWeb when buyers find you on Ticketmaster and over 300 affiliate sites, when fans buy inside Facebook, or when you rely on a dedicated Client Services Representative for training and support.

- Events can sell on Ticketmaster, TicketWeb and over 300 affiliates including Facebook, Spotify and Bandsintown.[3](#source-3)
- Facebook Official Events let fans buy tickets inside Facebook without linking out.[4](#source-4)
- Clients get a dedicated Client Services Representative for training, onboarding and technical assistance.[5](#source-5)

## What else are you comparing?

- [TicketWeb vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-ticketweb)
- [Ticketmaster vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-ticketmaster)
- [Etix vs Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/etix-vs-ticketmaster)
- [Etix vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-etix)
- [TicketLeap alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticketleap-alternatives)
- [ShowClix alternatives](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/showclix-alternatives)
- [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 [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. TicketWeb Events can sell on Ticketmaster, TicketWeb and over 300 affiliates including Facebook, Spotify and Bandsintown. "over 300 affiliates including Facebook, Spotify, Bandsintown and more"  [info.ticketweb.com/distribution-network/](https://info.ticketweb.com/distribution-network/), read on 17 October 2026.
4. TicketWeb Facebook Official Events let fans buy tickets inside Facebook without linking out. "Fans can purchase tickets directly within Facebook without linking out."  [info.ticketweb.com/facebook-official-events/](https://info.ticketweb.com/facebook-official-events/), read on 17 October 2026.
5. TicketWeb Clients get a dedicated Client Services Representative for training, onboarding and technical assistance. "Dedicated support for training, onboarding, and technical assistance"  [info.ticketweb.com/](https://info.ticketweb.com/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922081334/https://info.ticketweb.com/)
6. DICE Fees "DICE will charge a service fee of 13% (thirteen percent) outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets"  [support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us](https://support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us), read on 17 October 2026.

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7. Etix Fees "This fee will be rolled into your regular Etix fee and will not be segmented out to the customer." Where we looked: hello.etix.com solution pages (ticketing, marketing, mobile, day-of-event, reporting, integrations, support, donations, festivals, music venues), hello.etix.com blog search via WordPress API for "fee", "pricing", "cost"; www.etix.com (AWS WAF bot challenge, no content); help.etix.com (login required).  [hello.etix.com/etix-event-discovery-network](https://hello.etix.com/etix-event-discovery-network), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260607114552/https://hello.etix.com/etix-event-discovery-network/)
8. 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/)
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. Ticket Tailor Fees "A simple low flat fee per ticket sold £0.60 per ticket (+ VAT)"  [www.tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026.
11. TicketWeb Fees "typically subject to a per ticket service fee and a non-refundable per order processing fee"  [info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/](https://info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/), read on 17 October 2026.
12. Tixr Fees "Tixr's fee structure is flexible and based on event type, volume, and service tier." Where we looked: creators.tixr.com/products/platform, /products/studio, /products/tixr; creators.tixr.com/pricing (404); www.tixr.com pages returned 403 bot challenge; fansupport.tixr.com Billing & Payment collection.  [creators.tixr.com/products/platform](https://creators.tixr.com/products/platform), read on 17 October 2026.
13. DICE When you are paid "DICE shall pay the Vendor Payment to Vendor under Clause 9.3 within 5 Business Days of the date on which the performance of the relevant Event takes place."  [support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk](https://support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk), read on 17 October 2026.
14. Etix When you are paid "Ready to get started with Etix? One of our team members will contact you shortly with more info!" Where we looked: hello.etix.com solution pages (ticketing, marketing, mobile, day-of-event, reporting, integrations, support, donations, festivals, music venues), hello.etix.com blog search via WordPress API for "payout", "settlement", "deposit", "funds"; help.etix.com knowledge base (login required); www.etix.com (bot challenge); the pricing page.  [hello.etix.com/](https://hello.etix.com/), read on 17 October 2026.
15. 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/)
16. 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.
17. Ticket Tailor When you are paid "Get your ticket revenue directly into your payment provider account with fast, regular payouts. We never handle your funds."  [www.tickettailor.com/features](https://www.tickettailor.com/features), read on 17 October 2026.
18. TicketWeb When you are paid "Cross-sell events settle as normal events under terms agreed upon during the approval process." Where we looked: info.ticketweb.com page sitemap (all 86 pages read: product pages, Backstage Pass articles, /docs/ articles, /after-hours-client-support/, /ticketweb-reports/, /purchase-policy/, /terms-of-use/); info.ticketweb.com WordPress search for 'payout', 'settle' and 'fee'. www.ticketweb.com /help and /faq returned an error page..  [info.ticketweb.com/event-cross-sells/](https://info.ticketweb.com/event-cross-sells/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260804193219/https://info.ticketweb.com/event-cross-sells/)
19. Tixr When you are paid "You can either connect your own Stripe account for direct settlement and reporting or use our processing for managed payouts." Where we looked: creators.tixr.com/products/studio, /products/platform; clientsupport.tixr.com (search for "payout" returned no public articles); www.tixr.com/seller-terms blocked (403).  [creators.tixr.com/products/studio](https://creators.tixr.com/products/studio), read on 17 October 2026.
20. Ticket Fairy [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
21. DICE Payment plans "Purchase your tickets and split the cost over 3 interest-free instalments."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/46688257106065-Klarna](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/46688257106065-Klarna), read on 17 October 2026.
22. Etix Payment plans "Our new automated payment plans automatically charge customers’ cards on specified dates, meaning your box office staff no longer have to manually process payments."  [hello.etix.com/top-ten-2022](https://hello.etix.com/top-ten-2022), read on 17 October 2026.
23. 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.
24. 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)
25. Ticket Tailor Payment plans "Payment plans let your ticket buyers spread the cost of their purchase over multiple instalments, instead of paying the full amount upfront."  [help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/16233284-how-to-set-up-payment-plans-for-your-ticket-buyers](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/16233284-how-to-set-up-payment-plans-for-your-ticket-buyers), read on 17 October 2026.
26. TicketWeb Payment plans "typically subject to a per ticket service fee and a non-refundable per order processing fee" Where we looked: info.ticketweb.com page sitemap (all 86 pages read: product pages, Backstage Pass articles, /docs/ articles, /after-hours-client-support/, /ticketweb-reports/, /purchase-policy/, /terms-of-use/); info.ticketweb.com WordPress search for 'payment plan' and 'installment' (results only matched unrelated website pages).; the pricing page.  [info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/](https://info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/), read on 17 October 2026.
27. Tixr Payment plans "Payment plans are configurable by the organizer. Fans pay a one‑time fee per order, can pay off early"  [creators.tixr.com/products/tixr](https://creators.tixr.com/products/tixr), read on 17 October 2026.
28. DICE Resale and transfers "The ticket is offered out to fans who have joined the list, and they each have a set period of time where the tickets are reserved for them."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained), read on 17 October 2026.
29. Etix Resale and transfers "a secure secondary platform where Etix ticket holders can confidently and reliably resell or transfer tickets."  [hello.seatrelay.com/](https://hello.seatrelay.com/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250321200041/https://hello.seatrelay.com/)
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. Ticket Tailor Resale and transfers "To facilitate fan-to-fan ticket resale, you can integrate Tixel with Ticket Tailor."  [help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/7435648-integrating-your-ticket-tailor-account-with-tixel](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/7435648-integrating-your-ticket-tailor-account-with-tixel), read on 17 October 2026.
33. TicketWeb Resale and transfers "typically subject to a per ticket service fee and a non-refundable per order processing fee" Where we looked: info.ticketweb.com page sitemap (all 86 pages read: product pages, Backstage Pass articles, /docs/ articles, /after-hours-client-support/, /ticketweb-reports/, /purchase-policy/, /terms-of-use/); info.ticketweb.com WordPress search for 'transfer' and 'resale' (results: privacy policy, terms of use and purchase policy only).; the pricing page.  [info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/](https://info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/), read on 17 October 2026.
34. Tixr Resale and transfers "Keep secondary market activity in-house with one trusted, official marketplace. Set pricing floors and ceilings, control ticket type eligibility"  [creators.tixr.com/products/tixr](https://creators.tixr.com/products/tixr), read on 17 October 2026.
35. 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)
36. DICE Door scanning "From our DICE Scanner app to providing scanners and staff, we will work with you to ensure fans get in fast."  [dice.fm/partners/ticketing](https://dice.fm/partners/ticketing), read on 17 October 2026.
37. Etix Door scanning "The Etix Scanner app uses the camera on your iOS or Android device to scan in customers alongside our other scanning devices."  [hello.etix.com/clients/mobile](https://hello.etix.com/clients/mobile), read on 17 October 2026.
38. Eventbrite Door scanning "Our check-in app lets you scan QR codes on tickets quickly and easily."  [www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/](https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/features/organizer-check-in-app/), read on 17 October 2026.
39. 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.
40. Ticket Tailor Door scanning "Use the camera on your iOS or Android device to scan ticket QR codes."  [www.tickettailor.com/features](https://www.tickettailor.com/features), read on 17 October 2026.
41. TicketWeb Door scanning "Quickly scan tickets for entry, exit and information."  [info.ticketweb.com/checkin/](https://info.ticketweb.com/checkin/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260416115950/https://info.ticketweb.com/checkin/)
42. Tixr Door scanning "Sell, scan, and support from one powerful app to a complete box office and entry management system."  [creators.tixr.com/products/door](https://creators.tixr.com/products/door), read on 17 October 2026.
43. Ticket Fairy [Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/seating-and-timed-entry/reserved-seating)
44. Etix Seat Relay is Etix’s own resale and transfer platform for Etix ticket holders. "a secure secondary platform where Etix ticket holders can confidently and reliably resell or transfer tickets."  [hello.seatrelay.com/](https://hello.seatrelay.com/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250321200041/https://hello.seatrelay.com/)
45. Showpass Showpass states it has no monthly fees and charges only a service fee and a processing fee per paid item. "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)
46. TicketWeb No published price list; buyers pay a per-ticket service fee and a per-order processing fee, and organizer terms are agreed during an application and approval process "typically subject to a per ticket service fee and a non-refundable per order processing fee"  [info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/](https://info.ticketweb.com/purchase-policy/), read on 17 October 2026.
47. Etix Automated payment plans charge buyers’ cards on specified dates. "Our new automated payment plans automatically charge customers’ cards on specified dates, meaning your box office staff no longer have to manually process payments."  [hello.etix.com/top-ten-2022](https://hello.etix.com/top-ten-2022), read on 17 October 2026.
48. Tixr Native payment plans collect a deposit then scheduled installments, with no credit checks or interest. "Collect a deposit and realize revenue in scheduled installments. No third parties. No credit checks. No interest."  [creators.tixr.com/products/tixr](https://creators.tixr.com/products/tixr), read on 17 October 2026.
49. 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)
50. Tixr Tixr runs an in-platform resale marketplace where organizers set price floors, ceilings and eligibility. "Keep secondary market activity in-house with one trusted, official marketplace. Set pricing floors and ceilings, control ticket type eligibility"  [creators.tixr.com/products/tixr](https://creators.tixr.com/products/tixr), read on 17 October 2026.
51. Ticket Tailor Fan-to-fan resale through the Tixel integration "To facilitate fan-to-fan ticket resale, you can integrate Tixel with Ticket Tailor."  [help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/7435648-integrating-your-ticket-tailor-account-with-tixel](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/7435648-integrating-your-ticket-tailor-account-with-tixel), read on 17 October 2026.
52. Ticket Tailor Payments run through the organizer's Stripe, PayPal or Square account; Ticket Tailor does not process the payment. "Ticket Tailor does not touch or process the payment for your tickets."  [www.tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026.
53. 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)
54. TicketWeb Account and event reports, including Transaction Detail and Customer Contact, download as CSV, Excel, JSON or HTML and can be scheduled by email. "including .csv, .excel, JSON, and html"  [info.ticketweb.com/ticketweb-reports/](https://info.ticketweb.com/ticketweb-reports/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260711120518/https://info.ticketweb.com/ticketweb-reports/)
55. Etix Pricing "Ready to get started with Etix? One of our team members will contact you shortly with more info!"  [hello.etix.com/](https://hello.etix.com/), read on 17 October 2026.
56. Etix Etix Dynamic Pricing changes prices by demand, schedule or sales volume. "Etix Dynamic Pricing can automatically alter prices based on demand, a set schedule, or sales volume."  [hello.etix.com/etix-ticketing-features-updates-summer-2025](https://hello.etix.com/etix-ticketing-features-updates-summer-2025), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260420013149/https://hello.etix.com/etix-ticketing-features-updates-summer-2025/)
57. Etix The Event Discovery Network adds a per-ticket fee rolled into the regular Etix fee. "This fee will be rolled into your regular Etix fee and will not be segmented out to the customer."  [hello.etix.com/etix-event-discovery-network](https://hello.etix.com/etix-event-discovery-network), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260607114552/https://hello.etix.com/etix-event-discovery-network/)
58. Tixr Pricing "Tixr's fee structure is flexible and based on event type, volume, and service tier."  [creators.tixr.com/products/platform](https://creators.tixr.com/products/platform), read on 17 October 2026.
59. Tixr Tixr Rewards is a built-in referral program that rewards fans for sales they drive. "Tixr Rewards is a built-in referral tool that gives event organizers a structured way to turn ticket buyers into promoters."  [creators.tixr.com/post/tixr-rewards-the-built-in-referral-program-that-turns-fans-into-promoters](https://creators.tixr.com/post/tixr-rewards-the-built-in-referral-program-that-turns-fans-into-promoters), read on 17 October 2026.
60. Tixr Tixr does not publish a fee table; fees depend on event type, volume and service tier. "Tixr's fee structure is flexible and based on event type, volume, and service tier."  [creators.tixr.com/products/platform](https://creators.tixr.com/products/platform), read on 17 October 2026.
61. 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)
62. Showpass The Box Office handles in-person, phone and on-site sales on a Windows laptop or tablet. "The Showpass Box Office allows you to manage in-person, phone, or on-site sales using a Windows laptop or tablet."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/26289111537303-Organizer-guide-Box-Office-Sell-tickets-products-and-memberships](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/26289111537303-Organizer-guide-Box-Office-Sell-tickets-products-and-memberships), read on 17 October 2026.
63. Showpass Organizers can pass on the full fee, a portion of it, or absorb it. "You have full control: pass on the full fee, a portion of it, or absorb it yourself."  [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)
64. 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)
65. Ticket Tailor Pricing "A simple low flat fee per ticket sold £0.60 per ticket (+ VAT)"  [www.tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026.
66. Ticket Tailor Pay as you go costs £0.60 per paid ticket plus VAT. "A simple low flat fee per ticket sold £0.60 per ticket (+ VAT)"  [www.tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026.
67. Ticket Tailor Organizers can take in-person card payments with Tap to Pay in the free Check-in app. "Take in-person orders through Tap to Pay - directly from your free Check-in app."  [www.tickettailor.com/features](https://www.tickettailor.com/features), read on 17 October 2026.
68. Ticket Tailor Installment payment plans in beta, using one extra usage credit per ticket and needing Stripe "Payment plans let your ticket buyers spread the cost of their purchase over multiple instalments, instead of paying the full amount upfront."  [help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/16233284-how-to-set-up-payment-plans-for-your-ticket-buyers](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/16233284-how-to-set-up-payment-plans-for-your-ticket-buyers), read on 17 October 2026.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. 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/)
72. 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.
73. 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.
74. DICE Pricing "DICE will charge a service fee of 13% (thirteen percent) outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets"  [support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us](https://support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us), read on 17 October 2026.
75. DICE DICE includes its booking fee in the advertised ticket price, so the price shown is the price paid. "We include this in the advertised price, so there are no surprises at checkout."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19919684020113-How-DICE-fees-work](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19919684020113-How-DICE-fees-work), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260303155405/https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19919684020113-How-DICE-fees-work)
76. DICE For sold-out events, returned tickets are offered to fans on the Wait List, each with a reserved buying window. "The ticket is offered out to fans who have joined the list, and they each have a set period of time where the tickets are reserved for them."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained), read on 17 October 2026.
77. DICE DICE states that 41% of tickets sold via DICE are prompted by its Discovery recommendations. "Reach new fans through our recommendations engine and increase your conversion rate – 41% of tickets sold via DICE are prompted by Discovery."  [dice.fm/partners/ticketing](https://dice.fm/partners/ticketing), read on 17 October 2026.
78. DICE DICE pays the organizer within 5 business days after the event takes place. "DICE shall pay the Vendor Payment to Vendor under Clause 9.3 within 5 Business Days of the date on which the performance of the relevant Event takes place."  [support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk](https://support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk), read on 17 October 2026.

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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