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

# Universe alternatives

Organizers using Universe, which is backed by Ticketmaster, can sell timed entry and let buyers change their own date. You may look for an alternative when you want buyers to keep paying by payment plan after Universe ends them at checkout on 9 December 2026, want seat maps for new events, or want your ticket money before your event.

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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 Universe
- **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 Universe

## Which should you choose?

### Where Ticket Fairy is stronger

- Buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later.[1](#source-1)
- Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map.[2](#source-2)
- Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show, with nothing to set up.[3](#source-3)

### Where Universe is stronger

- Universe supports timed-entry schedules with bulk changes across timeslots.[4](#source-4)
- Buyers can move their order to a new date and time themselves when the organizer enables it.[5](#source-5)
- Universe cites Ticketmaster’s 40+ years of global ticketing expertise.[6](#source-6)

Choose Ticket Fairy when you want payment plans, seat maps and daily payouts on one platform. Stay with Universe when you run timed-entry events and want buyers to move their own order to a new date and time.

## How do the Universe alternatives compare?

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| What you need | Ticket Fairy | Eventbrite | Events.com | Showpass | Ticket Tailor | TicketLeap | Tixr | Universe |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Fees | Included[3](#source-3) Every plan has one standard booking fee, and you choose whether buyers pay it or you absorb it | Included[7](#source-7) US: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order | Included[8](#source-8) USD/CAD tickets: flat fee by price band, $0.95 to $14.95 cap, plus Stripe 2.9% + 30¢ | 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) US site: $1 + 2% per ticket plus 3% transaction fee per order; buyers pay by default | Not found in Tixr's public documentation[12](#source-12) No published fees. Fees depend on event type, volume and service tier | Included[13](#source-13) Per-ticket service fee on paid tickets that varies by currency, location and plan, and free events carry no fee |
| When you are paid | Included[3](#source-3) Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show | Included[14](#source-14) Three business days after the event ends by default | Included[15](#source-15) Collected fees remitted bi-weekly; own Stripe account lets you pick your payout schedule | 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 | Included[18](#source-18) Direct deposit 4-6 business days after the event (5-7 for Canadian clients) | 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 | Included[20](#source-20) Withdraw 48 hours after the event ends with Universe Payments, or get paid on Stripe's schedule with Stripe Connect |
| Selling |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Reserved seating | Included[2](#source-2) Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map | Included[21](#source-21) Seating chart maker with sale of assigned seats | Not found in Events.com's public documentation[22](#source-22) No reserved or assigned seating tool found in published material | On a paid plan[23](#source-23) Assigned seating maps on Professional and above Plans: Professional | Extra cost[24](#source-24) Seating charts, where each reserved seat uses one additional credit | Included[25](#source-25) Seating chart builder with drag-and-drop seats, rows and blocks over a venue map | Included[26](#source-26) Branded seat maps over several levels, with tables, cabanas, campsites and parking | Not offered[27](#source-27) Since an April 2019 release, you can no longer create new listings with a seating plan |
| Payment plans | Included[1](#source-1) Your buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later | Not offered[28](#source-28) No native layaway or installment plan feature | Included[29](#source-29) Two-payment installments: down payment at purchase, final payment later; enabled on request | On a paid plan[30](#source-30) Buy Now, Pay Later on Premium; buyers pay over time with Affirm Plans: Premium | Extra cost[31](#source-31) Installment payment plans in beta, using one extra usage credit per ticket and needing Stripe | Not offered[32](#source-32) Help center states no buy-now-pay-later or installment payment services | Included[33](#source-33) Installments that the organizer sets up, with a one-time fee per order for the fan | On a paid plan[34](#source-34) Payment plans for regular events on the Standard plan. Buyers can no longer choose one at checkout from 9 December 2026 Plans: Standard |
| Running the event |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[35](#source-35) Your door team can scan tickets on their own phones | Included[36](#source-36) Eventbrite Organizer app scans QR codes at the door | Included[37](#source-37) EveryHere check-in app: QR scan, name search or voice search; online and offline modes | Included[38](#source-38) Mobile app turns any iOS or Android phone into a ticket scanner | Included[39](#source-39) Free Check-in app for iOS and Android that works offline | Included[40](#source-40) Free TicketLeap Scan app for iOS and Android; works offline and syncs later | Included[41](#source-41) Tixr Door app for scanning and box office sales, with offline scanning on iOS | Included[42](#source-42) Free BoxOffice app for iOS and Android scans tickets and sells at the door |

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

Can my buyers still pay in installments on Universe after December 2026?:  No. Universe states that buyers can no longer choose a payment plan at checkout from 9 December 2026. Ticket Fairy and Tixr let buyers pay a deposit and then installments, and Showpass offers Affirm. [43](#source-43) [1](#source-1) [44](#source-44) [45](#source-45)

Which Universe alternatives let buyers pick their own seat?:  Ticket Fairy lets buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map, Eventbrite has a seating chart maker, and Tixr covers seats, tables, cabanas and more. A Universe release note from April 2019 says new listings with a seating plan can no longer be created. [2](#source-2) [46](#source-46) [47](#source-47) [48](#source-48)

What is the best Universe alternative for my events?:  Choose Ticket Fairy if you want payment plans, seat maps and daily payouts. Choose TicketLeap if you sell timed entry and want no subscription, or Tixr if you run larger events and want dynamic pricing and official resale. [3](#source-3) [49](#source-49) [50](#source-50) [51](#source-51)

Can I get my ticket money before the event if I leave Universe?:  Yes. Ticket Fairy can pay you daily as tickets sell, and Eventbrite offers weekly or twice-monthly payouts to eligible organizers while events are upcoming. With Universe Payments, your funds are ready to withdraw 48 hours after your event ends, and with Stripe Connect they follow your Stripe schedule. [3](#source-3) [52](#source-52) [53](#source-53)

Can I switch from Universe without paying a subscription?:  Yes. TicketLeap states it has no subscriptions or contracts, Showpass states it has no monthly fees, and Events.com says you need no contract. 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. [50](#source-50) [54](#source-54) [55](#source-55) [3](#source-3)

Can I take my Universe buyer list with me if I switch?:  Yes. You can download your Universe attendee, order, ticket and check-in reports as CSV or XLS files, so you keep your buyer list when you move. [56](#source-56)

## What are the best Universe alternatives?

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

Moving from **Universe**

- **Ticket Fairy**  Adds: Reserved seating
- **Eventbrite**  Adds: Reserved seating  Leaves out: Payment plans
- **TicketLeap**  Adds: Reserved seating  Leaves out: Payment plans
- **Showpass**  Adds: Reserved seating
- **Events.com**  Not published by Events.com: Reserved seating
- **Tixr**  Adds: Reserved seating  Not published by Tixr: Fees, When you are paid
- **Ticket Tailor**  Leaves out: Payment plans

Teams moving to Ticket Fairy get 1 of these things that Universe does not include.

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.

   - Buyers can pay for bigger tickets with a deposit now and installments later.[1](#source-1)
   - Your buyers can pick their own seat on your venue's map.[2](#source-2)
   - Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show, with nothing to set up.[3](#source-3)
   - Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[57](#source-57)
     [Get started free](https://manage.ticketfairy.com/welcome?utm_source=compare&utm_campaign=compare-ticketing-universe-alternatives) [Book a demo](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event-ticketing/book-a-demo)  
   [Ticketing platforms compared](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing)
2. ### 2\. Eventbrite

   Choose Eventbrite if you want buyers to find your events through a large discovery marketplace.

   **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.[58](#source-58)

   - Eventbrite describes its discovery marketplace as reaching 89 million monthly users.[59](#source-59)
   - A seating chart maker lets organizers sell tickets for assigned seats.[46](#source-46)
   - Eligible organizers can receive weekly or twice-monthly payouts while events are upcoming.[52](#source-52)

   **Worth knowing:** Eventbrite states it does not offer a native layaway or installment plan feature.[60](#source-60)

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

   Choose TicketLeap if you sell timed entry and want no subscription, with a virtual waiting room for busy on-sales.

   **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)

   - Timed entry tickets can be sold for time slots separated by minutes, hours or days.[49](#source-49)
   - TicketLeap has no subscriptions, contracts or long-term commitments.[50](#source-50)
   - A virtual waiting room activates automatically during high-traffic periods.[62](#source-62)

   **Worth knowing:** TicketLeap does not offer buy-now-pay-later or installment payments at checkout.[63](#source-63)

   [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 want no monthly fees, memberships and season passes, with Affirm for buyers who pay over time.

   **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.[64](#source-64)

   - Showpass states it has no monthly fees and charges only a service fee and a processing fee per paid item.[54](#source-54)
   - Memberships support bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry and renewable season passes.[65](#source-65)
   - Buyers can pay over time with Affirm, which replaced Showpass payment plans and Afterpay.[45](#source-45)

   **Worth knowing:** Payouts are generated the Monday after an event ends and deposited the next business day.[66](#source-66)

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

   Choose Events.com if you want no contract, sales in over 30 currencies and a point-of-sale app on site.

   **Pricing:** No subscription or contract. A flat Events.com fee per paid ticket set by price band ($0.95 to $14.95, USD and CAD), plus Stripe processing of 2.9% + 30¢; the organizer absorbs or passes on the fee; free events free; on-site and sponsorship services by custom quote.[67](#source-67)

   - Events.com says no contract or commitment is needed to get full access to its tools.[55](#source-55)
   - Registrations or tickets can be sold in over 30 currencies.[68](#source-68)
   - A point-of-sale app sells tickets, registrations and merchandise and prints tickets and receipts on site.[69](#source-69)

   **Worth knowing:** A Stripe processing fee of 2.9% + 30¢ per successful card charge applies on top of the Events.com fee.[70](#source-70)

   [Events.com vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-events-com)
6. ### 6\. Tixr

   Choose Tixr if you run larger events and want seats, tables and campsites, official resale and payment plans, 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.[71](#source-71)

   - Reserved seating covers seats, tables, cabanas, suites, campsites, RV spots, parking and booths.[47](#source-47)
   - Tixr runs an in-platform resale marketplace where organizers set price floors, ceilings and eligibility.[72](#source-72)
   - Native payment plans collect a deposit then scheduled installments, with no credit checks or interest.[44](#source-44)

   **Worth knowing:** Tixr does not publish a fee table; fees depend on event type, volume and service tier.[73](#source-73)

   [Tixr vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-tixr)
7. ### 7\. 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.[74](#source-74)

   - Pay as you go costs £0.60 per paid ticket plus VAT.[75](#source-75)
   - Payments run through the organizer's Stripe, PayPal or Square account; Ticket Tailor does not process the payment.[76](#source-76)
   - The Check-in app works online and offline.[77](#source-77)

   **Worth knowing:** Seating charts, where each reserved seat uses one additional credit[78](#source-78)

   [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)

## When should you stay with Universe?

Stay with Universe when you run timed-entry events with many time slots, when your buyers move their own orders to a new date and time, or when you want to sell on Ticketmaster through its Pro plan.

- Universe supports timed-entry schedules with bulk changes across timeslots.[4](#source-4)
- Buyers can move their order to a new date and time themselves when the organizer enables it.[5](#source-5)
- Pro plan options include selling on Ticketmaster.[79](#source-79)

## What else are you comparing?

- [Universe vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-universe)
- [Eventbrite vs Universe](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/eventbrite-vs-universe)
- [Showpass vs Universe](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/showpass-vs-universe)
- [Eventbrite vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-eventbrite)
- [Ticketing platforms in the United States](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/united-states)
- [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 [Fans can buy your biggest tickets with a deposit](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-plans)
2. Ticket Fairy [Buyers pick their own seat on your venue's map](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/seating-and-timed-entry/reserved-seating)
3. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
4. Universe Universe supports timed-entry schedules with bulk changes across timeslots. "Quickly create and extend timed-entry schedules—and make bulk changes across all timeslots in seconds."  [www.universe.com/features](https://www.universe.com/features), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/features)
5. Universe Buyers can move their order to a new date and time themselves when the organizer enables it. "Buyers can change the date and time of their order by using the self-serve move order feature."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806175244/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/9663631965453-Allow-buyers-to-change-the-date-and-time-of-their-order)
6. Universe Universe cites Ticketmaster’s 40+ years of global ticketing expertise. "Leverage Ticketmaster’s 40+ years of global ticketing expertise."  [www.universe.com/](https://www.universe.com/), read on 17 October 2026.

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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. Events.com Fees ""priceLow":0.01,"priceHigh":11,"flatAmount":0.95,"pctAmount":0"  [events.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php](https://events.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=pricing_calculator), 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. 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. 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. 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. Universe Fees "Fees are charged on paid orders, and the price varies by currency and location."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002387351-How-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-tickets-with-Universe), read on 17 October 2026.
14. 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/)
15. Events.com When you are paid "Company will remit collected registration fees to Event Organizer bi-weekly (unless otherwise stated in the applicable Fee Document)"  [events.com/terms/](https://events.com/terms/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260718221305/https://events.com/terms/)
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. 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.
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. Universe When you are paid "Your funds will be available to withdraw 48 hours after your event is over."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806180702/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments)
21. 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.
22. Events.com Reserved seating "No contract or commitment needed to get full access to our tools." Where we looked: events.com/sell-features/; events.com/faq/event-organizer/ (all organizer FAQ answers, searched 'seat', 'seating', 'reserved', 'seat map'); events.com/pricing/; help.events.com article titles (193, via the Zendesk help-center article list); the pricing page.  [events.com/pricing/](https://events.com/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017011007/https://events.com/pricing/)
23. 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)
24. Ticket Tailor Reserved seating "Sell tickets using seating charts for an additional credit per seat reserved."  [www.tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026.
25. 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.
26. Tixr Reserved seating "Turn your manifests into rich, multi-level seat maps that reflect your brand."  [creators.tixr.com/products/reserved-seating](https://creators.tixr.com/products/reserved-seating), read on 17 October 2026.
27. Universe Reserved seating "Deprecated seats: hosts are no longer able to create new listings with a seating plan"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features), read on 17 October 2026.
28. 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.
29. Events.com Payment plans "Give buyers the flexibility to pay for their ticket or registration in payment installments."  [events.com/faq/article/how-do-i-setup-a-registration-so-that-my-attendees-can-pay-in-installments/](https://events.com/faq/article/how-do-i-setup-a-registration-so-that-my-attendees-can-pay-in-installments/), read on 17 October 2026.
30. 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)
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. Universe Payment plans "Please note this feature is available for regular events on a Standard plan."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026.
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. 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.
37. Events.com Door scanning "Check-in app enables fast entry using voice-recognition technology or scanning QR code."  [events.com/sell-features/](https://events.com/sell-features/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260411211050/https://events.com/sell-features/)
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. TicketLeap Door scanning "TicketLeap Scan is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices."  [support.ticketleap.com/en\_US/ticketleap-scan-app/introduction-to-ticketleap-scan](https://support.ticketleap.com/en_US/ticketleap-scan-app/introduction-to-ticketleap-scan), read on 17 October 2026.
41. 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.
42. Universe Door scanning "a free app for Apple and Android Devices that enables Universe event hosts to accurately and efficiently scan tickets/manually check-in attendees and sell tickets at the door"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002486192-BoxOffice-IOS-App-check-in-attendees-and-sell-tickets-at-the-door), read on 17 October 2026.
43. Universe Buyers can no longer choose a Universe payment plan at checkout from 9 December 2026. "The ability for buyers to select a Universe payment plan at checkout will end on December 9, 2026"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002388191-Set-up-a-payment-plan-for-your-event), read on 17 October 2026.
44. 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.
45. 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)
46. 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.
47. Tixr Reserved seating covers seats, tables, cabanas, suites, campsites, RV spots, parking and booths. "Beyond traditional seats, Tixr's reserved system supports tables, cabanas, suites, campsites, RV spots, parking spaces, booths"  [creators.tixr.com/products/reserved-seating](https://creators.tixr.com/products/reserved-seating), read on 17 October 2026.
48. Universe Since an April 2019 release, you can no longer create new listings with a seating plan "Deprecated seats: hosts are no longer able to create new listings with a seating plan"  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002674592-Product-Updates-and-Features), read on 17 October 2026.
49. 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.
50. TicketLeap TicketLeap has no subscriptions, contracts or long-term commitments. "No subscriptions, contracts, or long-term commitments, ever!"  [www.ticketleap.com/info/pricing/](https://www.ticketleap.com/info/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026.
51. Tixr Tixr Studio changes prices automatically based on how many tickets are left, time windows or how fast tickets sell. "Studio supports dynamic pricing through rule-based tools that automatically adjust prices based on inventory thresholds, time windows, or sales velocity."  [creators.tixr.com/products/studio](https://creators.tixr.com/products/studio), read on 17 October 2026.
52. Eventbrite Eligible organizers can receive weekly or twice-monthly payouts while events are upcoming. "If you set up a payout schedule, your events can also have weekly or bi-monthly payouts while they are still upcoming or active."  [www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/](https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260517010714/https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/115913/set-up-a-payout-schedule/)
53. Universe Withdraw 48 hours after the event ends with Universe Payments, or get paid on Stripe's schedule with Stripe Connect "Your funds will be available to withdraw 48 hours after your event is over."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250806180702/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037229912-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-your-funds-using-Universe-Payments)
54. 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)
55. Events.com Events.com says no contract or commitment is needed to get full access to its tools. "No contract or commitment needed to get full access to our tools."  [events.com/pricing/](https://events.com/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017011007/https://events.com/pricing/)
56. Universe Attendee, order, ticket, check-in, add-on, cancellation and audit reports download as CSV or XLS. Discount codes export to CSV and invoices export to PDF. "Choose the format of your report by selecting 'CSV' or 'XLS' from the dropdown menu under 'Actions'."  [support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports](https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250802222400/https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002317291-Download-your-reports)
57. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)
58. 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.
59. 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.
60. 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.
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 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.
63. 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.
64. 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)
65. Showpass Memberships support bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry and renewable season passes. "A membership is a customizable product that grants attendees access to perks such as bundled tickets, exclusive discounts, scan-based entry, or renewable season passes."  [help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/39131538553111-Organizer-guide-Overview-of-memberships-and-season-passes](https://help.showpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/39131538553111-Organizer-guide-Overview-of-memberships-and-season-passes), read on 17 October 2026.
66. 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.
67. Events.com Pricing "No contract or commitment needed to get full access to our tools."  [events.com/pricing/](https://events.com/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017011007/https://events.com/pricing/)
68. Events.com Registrations or tickets can be sold in over 30 currencies. "the ability to sell registrations or tickets in over 30 different currencies."  [events.com/faq/article/adding-non-traditional-currencies-to-operate-globally/](https://events.com/faq/article/adding-non-traditional-currencies-to-operate-globally/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260606010550/https://events.com/faq/article/adding-non-traditional-currencies-to-operate-globally/)
69. Events.com A point-of-sale app sells tickets, registrations and merchandise and prints tickets and receipts on site. "Sell tickets, registrations, merch; print tickets, receipts; run a box office or kiosk with our point of sale (POS) app."  [events.com/sell-features/](https://events.com/sell-features/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260411211050/https://events.com/sell-features/)
70. Events.com A Stripe processing fee of 2.9% + 30¢ per successful card charge applies on top of the Events.com fee. "Additionally Stripe payment processing fee of 2.9% + .30¢ per successful card charge applies. Fees above apply to both USD and CAD."  [events.com/pricing/](https://events.com/pricing/), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20261017011007/https://events.com/pricing/)
71. 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.
72. 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.
73. 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.
74. 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.
75. 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.
76. 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.
77. Ticket Tailor The Check-in app works online and offline. "Use the app online and offline in case you have bad or no internet connection at your event."  [help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/9546560-why-use-the-ticket-tailor-check-in-app](https://help.tickettailor.com/en/articles/9546560-why-use-the-ticket-tailor-check-in-app), read on 17 October 2026.
78. Ticket Tailor Seating charts, where each reserved seat uses one additional credit "Sell tickets using seating charts for an additional credit per seat reserved."  [www.tickettailor.com/pricing](https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026.
79. Universe Pro plan options include selling on Ticketmaster. "Sell on Ticketmaster"  [www.universe.com/pricing](https://www.universe.com/pricing), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260922140832/https://www.universe.com/pricing)

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