Sources for Best Event Ticketing
The source register separates each company’s published terms from this reference’s editorial guidance.
Answer in brief
Every fee, payout term and feature in this reference comes from the company’s own published pages, listed below with the claim each one supports. Eventrise is the source for its own service descriptions. These sources describe each platform; they do not independently corroborate a best-of ranking.
Source boundaries
Each platform is the source for its own pricing, payout and feature descriptions. A company’s published terms support what that company offers, not a comparison with anyone else. The order of platforms, the weights in the methodology and the practical guidance are original editorial work. A link to a provider does not mean that provider endorses Eventrise or this reference.
Review date and corrections
The sources were reviewed on 7 November 2026. Pricing and terms change; recheck the official page before you sign up. To report a change, email support@besteventticketing.com with the source and we update the entry once we can verify it.
Eventrise
- eventrise.com/pricing: 5% platform fee plus Stripe processing at cost, $1 per seated ticket. Checked 2026-11-07.
- eventrise.com/features: Event pages, embeds, duplication, seat maps, ticket types, promo codes, add-ons, offline check-in, role permissions, attendee self-service, reports, API, MCP server; every feature standard. Checked 2026-11-07.
- eventrise.com/downloads: Organizer app (iOS, Android): check-ins, sales, refunds; attendee app: browse events, group tickets, instant access. Checked 2026-11-07.
- eventrise.com/box-office: QR scanning, comps, nine staff roles, walk-up orders, ticket transfers, refund queue. Checked 2026-11-07.
- eventrise.com/finance: Per-event P&L, venue fees kept in full, scheduled email reports. Checked 2026-11-07.
- eventrise.com/ticketing: Presale access codes, PDF tickets, wallet passes, calendar files, embedded checkout. Checked 2026-11-07.
- eventrise.com/llms.txt: Payouts land in your own Stripe account as tickets sell. Checked 2026-11-07.
Ticket Tailor
- www.tickettailor.com/us/pricing/: USD pricing data on the page: pay as you go $0.85, cheapest prepaid $0.30 per ticket (500-credit tier $0.60); page renders GBP by default (£0.60 PAYG, from £0.22). Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.tickettailor.com/pricing: One extra credit per seat reserved; one paid ticket sold using seating charts = 2 credits; no contracts, no subscription model; processing via Stripe, PayPal, Square (Stripe US 2.9% + $0.30); revenue reaches processor almost immediately. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.tickettailor.com/about-us: Born in 2010; London HQ. Checked 2026-11-07.
Humanitix
- humanitix.com/us/pricing: 2.1% + $0.99 per paid ticket; 2.9% + $0.30 processing; charities and schools 1% + $0.99; reserved seating on every plan; no sign-up fees, no contracts. Checked 2026-11-07.
- help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8889219: Paid within 5 business days after the event ends; Stripe sales go directly to connected Stripe account; early payouts subject to approval, not on Stripe. Checked 2026-11-07.
- humanitix.com/us/blog/how-our-booking-fees-are-changing: Booking fees unchanged effective 1 July 2026. Checked 2026-11-07.
- humanitix.com/us/about-us: Founded 2016; registered charity, no shareholders (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
Ludus
- hello.ludus.com/pricing: 5% + $0.75 per ticket using credit card, processing included; no seating chart creation fees; payouts daily, weekly, monthly, or lump sum; no contracts unless requested. Checked 2026-11-07.
- support.ludus.com/ludus-pricing-table: 5% + $0.75 per item; +$0.05 per Premium Feature (Marketing, Classes, Embed Widget, Ask My Data+, Fundraising+); $0 payout fee. Checked 2026-11-07.
Eventbrite
- www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/: 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket, paid tickets only; 2.9% payment processing fee per order. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/613631/: Payout sent 3 business days after event ends or on custom schedule; additional 2 to 3 business days to post to a US bank. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/360444/: Instant Payout 3% fee, $2.99 min, $40 max; not available for first paid event; 20% of net sales held in reserve, per payout per event. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/683914/how-to-set-up-a-reserved-seating-event/: Reserved seating setup; paid tickets require Eventbrite Payment Processing; no plan requirement or extra cost stated. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/193833/: Premium $69 per month or $708 per year (US); Pro no longer available to new subscribers. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/346993/: Subscriptions auto-renew; cancel at least one day before renewal date. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.eventbrite.com/blog/press/press-releases/187937/: Founded 2006, based in San Francisco (2019 release) (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0002004711/000110465926071170/tm2613674-7_f1.htm: THIRD PARTY (Bending Spoons SEC filing): Eventbrite acquisition completed 2026-03-10. Checked 2026-11-07.
DICE
- support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us: 13% service fee outside face value, 3% for charity; includes transaction processing; paid within 5 Business Days of the event; either party may terminate by written notice; 10% box office and door fee (updated April 28 2026). Checked 2026-11-07.
- support.dice.fm/article/289-dice-usa-standard-ticket-partnership-terms-and-conditions: Section 8.8: Vendor Payment within five Business Days of the event (updated 29 October 2026). Checked 2026-11-07.
- dice.fm/partners: Self-serve promoter account, device-locked tickets, closed-loop resale, fan app reach; no pricing shown. Checked 2026-11-07.
- newsroom.feverup.com/en-US/250537-fever-and-dice-join-forces-to-build-a-live-entertainment-tech-powerhouse/: Fever acquisition of DICE (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
TicketSpice
- www.ticketspice.com/pricing: Standard $0.99, Premium $1.49, Pro $1.99 per ticket; $0.49 for tickets $5 or less; 2.9% + 30 cents processing; 1% for own processor; weekly payouts, daily on Pro upon approval; reserved seating on Premium and Pro; no setup fees or contracts. Checked 2026-11-07.
Zeffy
- www.zeffy.com/pricing: Zero fees; nonprofits never charged for card processing; funded by voluntary donor contributions; no contract. Checked 2026-11-07.
- support.zeffy.com/how-is-zeffy-free: Services free to nonprofits; optional donor contribution is the only revenue. Checked 2026-11-07.
- support.zeffy.com/zeffy-payouts-schedules-amounts-and-reports-ajuec: Weekly Monday payouts by default, monthly option, next-day for eligible orgs; 1 to 3 business day anti-fraud review. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.zeffy.com/home/about-us: Office at 917 Mont-Royal E, Montreal (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
Universe
- www.universe.com/pricing: Starter and Standard 2% + $0.59 per ticket; Pro custom pricing; processing included by default with Universe Payments; Stripe charges directly with Stripe; advanced payouts via Stripe Connect; cancel any time. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.universe.com/about: Part of Live Nation Entertainment; founded in Toronto in 2012 (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
Showpass
- www.showpass.com/sell/pricing: Essential 1% + $0.59, Professional 2.5% + $1.69, prices displayed in CAD; 2.9% + $0.30 CAD processing per paid item; payout processed the Monday after the event, deposited next business day; advance payouts, terms apply; assigned seating maps on Professional; no monthly fees. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.showpass.com/sell/about-opportunities: Headquartered in Calgary (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
TicketLeap
- www.ticketleap.com/info/pricing/: $1 + 2% per ticket; 3% online transaction fee per order, uncapped; ticketing fees capped at $20; $0.49 for tickets $5 and below; funds in 4 to 7 business days after event ends; no subscriptions or contracts. Checked 2026-11-07.
- www.ticketleap.com/: Get paid in 4 to 6 days after your event; reserved seating listed as a feature. Checked 2026-11-07.
Etix
- hello.etix.com/: No prices; 'Request a Demo'; serves airshows, arenas, fairs, festivals, music venues, performing arts centers and more; 909 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC; 'For more than 25 years'. Checked 2026-11-07.
- support.etix.com/purchasing-tickets/online-purchase-process-reserved-performance-draft: Buyers pick seats on a seating chart or by section (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
- hello.etix.com/clients/ticketing: SeatSuite builds seat maps from existing charts (official page, read via search excerpt, not opened). Checked 2026-11-07.
Tixr
- creators.tixr.com/about: Founded 2013; Santa Monica HQ; 700+ enterprise partners; 'GET A DEMO' only, no pricing, no self-serve sign-up. Checked 2026-11-07.
Practical checklists are original editorial guidance. Official descriptions do not establish comparative performance.
Continue this reading path
- Best event ticketing platforms: the directory
- Eventrise entry
- Payout times compared
- Ticket fees compared
Cite this entry
Best Event Ticketing, “Sources for Best Event Ticketing”, updated 7 November 2026, https://besteventticketing.com/sources/