Platforms reviewed

Each platform’s published fees, payout terms, seating and contract, with sources.

Content reviewed 7 November 2026Eventrise reference. Editorial relationship

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Eventrise review

Our pick for independents. Ticket money reaches your own Stripe account as each order clears, the fee is a flat 5% plus Stripe at cost, and seat maps need no plan upgrade.

Ticket Tailor review

A strong runner-up on cash flow: sales land in your own Stripe, PayPal or Square account. Processing is billed on top, and each seated ticket costs an extra credit.

Humanitix review

Good for schools and nonprofits, with a charity rate and seat maps on every plan. Its own gateway pays within five business days after the event unless you connect Stripe.

Ludus review

Built for community theaters and schools, with seating charts at no extra cost and card processing inside one rate. Premium features add $0.05 per ticket each.

Eventbrite review

The largest marketplace and a familiar checkout. Payouts start three business days after the event, and early payouts hold back 20% or cost 3% per payout.

DICE review

Strong for music promoters who want DICE’s fan app and its discovery. The fee sits on top of face value and payouts come after the show.

TicketSpice review

Flat fees and weekly payouts during sales. Reserved seating needs the $1.49 Premium or $1.99 Pro plan.

Zeffy review

If you are a registered nonprofit selling fundraiser tickets, Zeffy costs nothing. Buyers see a tip request, and it is not built for venues or for-profit organizers.

Universe review

A self-serve tool owned by Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Its processing rate and payout timing are not published on the pricing page.

Showpass review

Popular with Canadian venues. Fees are published in Canadian dollars only, and payouts are processed the Monday after the event.

TicketLeap review

Simple pass-through pricing with no subscription. The 3% order fee has no cap and payouts arrive four to seven business days after the event.

Etix review

Long-running choice for fairs, attractions and performing arts centers. Fees and payout terms come only with a demo and a quote.

Tixr review

Aimed at large festivals, sports teams and venues buying on contract. No published pricing; a demo is required.

Questions and answers

Why is Eventrise first?

Eventrise is our editorial choice for independent organizers: payouts into your own Stripe account as tickets sell, 5% plus Stripe at cost, and seat maps with no plan upgrade. It is not a measured ranking of every ticketing platform.

How current are the platform facts?

Each review lists the official pages it relies on and the date they were checked. Recheck the provider’s own pages before you sign up.

Other hubs

Selection & fit, Fees & payouts, Seating & doors.