Compare ticketing fees
See how much more you keep with ShowRave
Many ticketing platforms charge a percentage fee, a separate fixed fee per ticket, and payment processing on top. ShowRave charges one platform fee per paid sale, and nothing else.
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The real cost
What you actually pay, side by side
Many platforms split their charges across several separate fees. Here is how the pieces compare.
| What matters | ShowRave | Many other platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Fee per paid ticket | One 4% fee, nothing else | Often a percentage fee plus a separate fixed fee per ticket |
| Free events | Free to publish and manage, always | Often capped, time limited, or missing key features |
| Monthly costs | No monthly fee or subscription, ever | Some require a paid monthly plan to unlock full features |
| Door scanning | Free offline-capable scanner app included | Often a paid add-on or tied to specific hardware |
| Your event page | Stays focused on your event | Marketplace pages can promote competing events to your buyers |
| Getting started | Publish and start selling in minutes | Some require a manual review before you can sell |
Calculator
Work out your own savings
Enter your ticket price, how many tickets you expect to sell, and the fee another platform has quoted you.
Estimate only. Your ShowRave fee is 4% of each paid sale; the other platform figure uses the rate you enter above.
Why organizers switch
More than just a lower fee
Switching to ShowRave is not only about the percentage. Here is what else changes.
Your event stays the focus
Marketplace listings on other platforms put competing events in front of your buyers. Your ShowRave event page stays about your event.
Free professional door scanning
Check guests in with our offline-capable scanner app, including biometric staff login and duplicate prevention, at no extra cost.
Go live in minutes
Publish your event and start selling straight away, with no review queue to wait for.
Built-in viral promotion
Attendees can generate and share branded "I'm going" images for your event, giving you extra reach for free.
Paid in your own currency
Multi-currency pricing and payouts mean your event can sell, and pay out, in the currency that suits your audience.
Message your own attendees
Reach the people who bought tickets directly with organizer-to-attendee messaging and email tools included.
Ready to keep more from every ticket?
Create your first event for free, or talk to us about moving an existing event across.