Compare ticketing features
Choose the workflows your event needs: registration, seats, payments and check-in. Each row links to provider documentation. “Not verified” means the cited source does not establish the capability; it does not mean the feature is unavailable.
| Platform & source | Published fee model | Consider it for | Seating | Door tools | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eventbrite | 3.7% + $1.79 / paid ticket; 2.9% / order | Public event listings and promotion | Confirm the required seating setup | Organizer check-in tools | Eventbrite payment processing |
| TixFox | $0.39 / paid ticket; $0.30 below $5; Stripe extra | General admission with your own audience | Not verified in the cited documentation | QR check-in | Stripe |
| SimpleTix | $0.79 + 2%; $9.99 cap; processor extra | Seated performances and box office | Reserved seating documented | QR scanning and box office | Square, Stripe or Authorize.net |
| Humanitix | US: 2.1% + $0.99; processing extra | Ticketing with profits funding charity | Reserved seating documented | Scanning app | Published US processing: 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Ticket Tailor | Flat fee or prepaid credits; select currency and volume | Flexible ticketing and prepaid volume | Additional credit per reserved seat | Check-in app | Stripe, PayPal or Square |
| TicketSpice | $0.99 / paid ticket; processing extra | Attractions and recurring ticketing | Reserved seating documented | Ticket scanning and box office app | Default processing and other processor fees vary |
Published documentation reviewed September 18, 2026. US rates where specified; taxes, custom contracts and special tiers may differ. Follow each source for current terms.
Turn the comparison into a shortlist
First identify the features you cannot compromise on. Then ask each shortlisted provider to demonstrate the same sample order, seating change, refund and check-in. Confirm the plan and region those features apply to.
For a price-focused decision, use the total-fee comparison and calculator. For different event types, use the alternatives buying guide.
This table summarizes documentation, not a hands-on product test. Read our research methodology.