Comparisons & Alternatives
Field notes and practical guides from the tickts desk, filed under comparisons & alternatives.
Free Ticketing Platforms UK
Overview of free and low-cost ticketing platforms available in the UK.
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16 guidesEventbrite vs Tickts: An Honest Comparison for UK Organisers
A detailed, honest comparison of Eventbrite and Tickts for UK event organisers, covering fees, features, payment handling, and who each platform suits best.
Tickts vs WeGotTickets
How Tickts compares to WeGotTickets for live event ticketing.
Tickts vs Skiddle
How Tickts compares to Skiddle for event ticketing.
The True Cost of Ticketing Fees: How Much Are You Really Losing?
A breakdown of what major ticketing platforms actually charge, and how much independent organisers lose to fees each year.
Tickts vs Eventbrite
How Tickts compares to Eventbrite for grassroots event ticketing.
What Are Ticketing Fees and How Do They Work?
A complete breakdown of ticketing fees: booking fees, service charges, facility fees, order fees, and delivery fees.
Eventbrite Alternatives UK: 9 Better Options for 2026
Eventbrite has a place but it is rarely the best fit for UK organisers.
Booking Fees Explained: Who Pays and Why
A transparent breakdown of booking fees in event ticketing, covering fee types, who absorbs them, fan impact, and fee-free alternatives.
Stripe Connect for Event Organisers
How Stripe Connect works for event ticket payments.
Passing card fees on to buyers: what the rules say
Passing the card fee on to buyers at checkout is not allowed for consumer card payments in the UK and Ireland.
Booking Fees Explained
Understand what booking fees are and why most platforms charge them.
