🎟️ Ticket Platform Fee Breakdown (2025–2026)

Below is a simple, accurate list based on the latest publicly available info from each source.

Eventbrite

Eventbrite charges two fees on every paid ticket:

Fee Type Amount Notes

Service Fee 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket US pricing eventbriteal...

Payment Processing 2.9% per order Standard credit card processing fee eventbriteal...

Total Typical Cost ≈ 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket Matches independent breakdowns TicketPeak

Example:

A $50 ticket → Eventbrite keeps about $5.09, organizer gets $44.91. TicketPeak

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Ticket Tailor

A popular low‑fee alternative.

Fee Type Amount Notes

Flat Fee £0.60 per ticket (≈ $0.75 USD) No percentage fee; cheaper with credits Ticket Tailor

Discounts 50% off for charities —

Ticket Tailor does not take a cut of your ticket price.

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Checkout Page (Low‑Fee Platforms Overview)

This isn’t a single platform but a comparison of the 10 cheapest ticketing platforms.

Key takeaway:

• Many low‑fee platforms charge flat fees instead of percentages.

• Total cost varies by event size and ticket price. checkoutpage...

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Activity Messenger (Fee Comparison Guide)

This guide compares many platforms and highlights:

• Fees usually include platform fee + payment processing

• Flat‑fee platforms often win for high‑volume or high‑priced events Activity Mes...

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Ticket Generator (Low‑Fee Analysis)

Key insights:

• Hidden fees can push total cost to 10–15% on some platforms

• Payment processing alone is often 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Stripe standard) Ticket Gener...

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🔥 Summary for FunnyTrain5.com

Here’s the quick takeaway so you can set your own pricing:

Platform Typical Total Fees Notes

Eventbrite 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket Most expensive mainstream option

Ticket Tailor ~$0.75 per ticket No percentage cut

Others (various) 2.9% + flat fee or 5–10% total Depends on platform

If you want FunnyTrain5.com to stand out, you could:

• Charge lower than Eventbrite (easy win)

• Offer a flat fee (simple + attractive)

• Or take 0% platform fee and only pass Stripe/PayPal processing fees

I can help you design a pricing model that fits your brand and makes sellers want to use your site.

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