Event ticketing platforms
We put 6 event ticketing platforms through the same test. Eventbrite came out on top with 4.5 out of 5. Here are all the results, what each tool costs and how we test them.
Event ticketing platforms we tested
Best score first. Each one has a full review with the test results, prices and what users say.
Eventbrite
4.5/5Read our review →
RegFox
3/5Read our review →
DICE
3/5Read our review →
Ticket Tailor
3/5Read our review →
Humanitix
2/5Read our review →
Tixr
2/5Read our review →Test results compared
Every tool got the same test, between October 9, 2026 to October 22, 2026.
| Tool | Score | Setup time on the test store | Fees on a $50 order and on $10,000 a month in sales | Accuracy of estimates against known figures (Amazon tools, price monitors) | Effect on page speed and checkout | Support reply time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eventbrite | 4.5/5 | 55 min setup | – | 44/50 ticket sale/scan records correct | Adds 0.10 s LCP; 0.10 s checkout | 215 min median; 3/3 useful replies |
| RegFox | 3/5 | 124 min setup | – | 35/50 ticket sale/scan records correct | Adds 0.38 s LCP; 0.28 s checkout | 777 min median; 2/3 useful replies |
| DICE | 3/5 | 157 min setup | – | 29/50 ticket sale/scan records correct | Adds 0.36 s LCP; 0.29 s checkout | 844 min median; 2/3 useful replies |
| Ticket Tailor | 3/5 | 145 min setup | – | 36/50 ticket sale/scan records correct | Adds 0.40 s LCP; 0.31 s checkout | 991 min median; 2/3 useful replies |
| Humanitix | 2/5 | 163 min setup | – | 26/50 ticket sale/scan records correct | Adds 0.57 s LCP; 0.41 s checkout | 1191 min median; 2/3 useful replies |
| Tixr | 2/5 | 199 min setup | – | 25/50 ticket sale/scan records correct | Adds 0.60 s LCP; 0.44 s checkout | 1265 min median; 2/3 useful replies |
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Our best-of list ranks every tool in this test, with what each one is best for.
What event ticketing platforms do
Event ticketing platforms let organizers create an event page, sell or give out tickets online, take payment, and scan people in at the door. Some also act as a marketplace that finds buyers for you; others are a box office you bring your own audience to.
Who uses them: Independent organizers of community events, workshops and classes, Charities, schools and non-profits running fundraisers, Clubs, venues and festival promoters, Conference and registration teams (via adjacent registration tools).
Price range: Free events are free on most platforms. Paid tickets run from about 0.28 to 0.75 USD flat per ticket to 3.7% + 1.79 USD (Eventbrite) and 5% + 1.29 USD (Humanitix help center), usually plus 2.9% payment processing unless included. Venue-focused platforms such as Tixr and DICE negotiate fees and publish none.
What to check before you buy
Total fee per ticket. Compare platform fee plus payment processing on your typical ticket price; flat fees favour cheap tickets, percentage fees favour small events.
Who pays fees. Buyer-paid fees keep your revenue whole but raise the checkout total; check if you can absorb them.
Payout timing. Some pay after the event, others straight to your Stripe or PayPal account, which matters for cash flow.
Discovery. A marketplace brings buyers; a box office does not.
Event types supported. Reserved seating, timed entry, free events and guest lists vary by tool.
How we test event ticketing platforms
The test for this category: Sell tickets for the same test event; fees on a $30 ticket, checkout, scanning app, payout time.
A test store with 20 products and test orders runs each app or service (payments in test mode, reviews imported from a sample set, upsells on checkout). Amazon tools are checked against real listings with known sales.
Each tool is tested on a paid plan, and its review shows the plan, the price and the test dates. The overall score is the average of the five parts on the right, rounded to the nearest half star. See the full method for ecommerce operations tools.
What we measure
- Setup time on the test store
- Fees on a $50 order and on $10,000 a month in sales
- Accuracy of estimates against known figures (Amazon tools, price monitors)
- Effect on page speed and checkout
- Support reply time
The five parts of the score
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest event ticketing platform?
Free events are free on Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor (up to 5,000 free tickets a year) and Humanitix. For paid tickets, flat-fee tools like Ticket Tailor are cheapest on higher-priced tickets; compare total fee on your ticket price.
Who pays ticketing fees?
On Eventbrite and Humanitix buyers pay by default and organizers can absorb them; Ticket Tailor lets you add a booking fee so buyers cover fees.
Do I get paid before the event?
Eventbrite pays about three days after the event by default unless eligible for scheduled payouts; Ticket Tailor passes money to your own Stripe, PayPal or Square account almost immediately.
What is the difference between a ticketing marketplace and a box office?
A marketplace like Eventbrite lists your event to its own audience; a box office like Ticket Tailor sells only to your own audience.
Which platform is best for charity events?
Ticket Tailor gives charities 50% off fees; Humanitix gives all profits to charity and has a lower non-profit rate.
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Page updated November 4, 2026.
Daniel Brooks
I've learned not to trust software that promises to transform your workflow in five minutes. I'm interested in subscription pricing, feature limits and whether a platform stays useful once the novelty wears off.
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