A powerful ticketing platform with advanced marketing tools, complete data ownership, and responsive support
While Eventbrite offers basic ticketing features, Ticket Fairy delivers a comprehensive platform with enhanced control over your events, powerful marketing tools, and the flexibility that event organizers need in today's competitive market.
Ticket Fairy offers daily payouts via Stripe, giving you quicker access to your funds. Our transparent fee structure starts at just $2 per ticket with no hidden charges, and you can choose whether to absorb these fees or pass them along to attendees.
Ticket Fairy includes a powerful referral system that can increase sales by 15-25%. Attendees are incentivized to promote your events through social sharing, and our detailed analytics help you understand exactly what's driving your ticket sales.
With Ticket Fairy, you have full ownership of your audience data and can export comprehensive information about your ticketholders. This enables direct communication for marketing and relationship building, helping you develop stronger connections with your attendees.
Ticket Fairy lets you create fully branded event pages tailored to your needs. Customize your event listings, checkout process, and ticket designs to reflect your unique identity and maintain brand consistency across all customer touchpoints.
Ticket Fairy offers multiple ticket types, VIP packages, reserved seating, flexible payment plans, and secure ticket transfers—all with powerful inventory management. This versatility helps you maximize sales and enhance the attendee experience.
Ticket Fairy provides comprehensive support from industry professionals who understand your business. Get personalized assistance from dedicated account managers, responsive technical support, and expert guidance on maximizing ticket sales.
£200m of Tickets Sold for Amazing Events in the UK and All Over The World
Compare how Ticket Fairy's comprehensive ticketing platform offers enhanced functionality, control, and marketing capabilities that event organizers need in an Eventbrite alternative.
| Feature | Ticket Fairy | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Tools | Built-in referral system increasing sales 15-25% | Basic marketing features only |
| Customer Data | Full ownership & control of all attendee data | Limited data access & control |
| Payouts | Daily payouts available via Stripe | Delayed payment schedules |
| Fee Structure | Transparent fees starting at $2 per ticket | Higher fees with less flexibility |
| Ticket Options | Multiple types, VIP packages & reserved seating | Limited ticket variety & features |
| Payment Plans | Flexible payment installments | No payment plan options |
| Analytics | Comprehensive sales & marketing insights | Basic sales reporting |
| Branding Control | Fully customizable event pages & tickets | Limited customization options |
| Customer Service | Dedicated account managers & support team | Limited personal support |
| Integration Options | Extensive API & third-party connections | Limited integration capabilities |
"Since switching from Eventbrite to Ticket Fairy, we've seen a 27% increase in ticket sales thanks to their referral marketing system. The ability to access our customer data and communicate directly with our audience has transformed our marketing strategy. The platform's flexibility with payment options has also significantly improved our cash flow."
"The daily payouts through Stripe completely changed our cash flow situation compared to Eventbrite's delayed payments. Ticket Fairy gives us immediate access to our funds, which has been a game-changer. Their platform also allows us to create custom-branded experiences that maintain our event's identity throughout the ticketing process."
"What impressed us most was Ticket Fairy's comprehensive analytics compared to Eventbrite. We get detailed insights on our audience demographics, purchasing behavior, and marketing performance. Their payment plan option also helped us sell more premium tickets for our conference by making them more accessible to attendees."
Ticket Fairy offers comprehensive reserved seating capabilities for your events. Create detailed venue maps, manage different seating sections, and let attendees select their preferred seats—ideal for venues with fixed seating arrangements and maximizing revenue through tiered pricing.
Increase conversion rates and make premium tickets more accessible with customizable payment plans. Set initial deposit amounts, configure installment schedules, and process recurring payments automatically—a feature that has proven to boost high-value ticket sales by up to 23%.
Go beyond Eventbrite's basic reporting with detailed analytics on sales trends, marketing performance, audience demographics, geographic distribution, and referral effectiveness. Make data-driven decisions to optimize pricing, improve marketing strategies, and understand your audience better.
Connect your ticketing platform with your favorite tools through extensive integration options. Ticket Fairy works seamlessly with CRM systems, email marketing tools, analytics services, and other business applications through Zapier, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and API access.
White-glove service for organizers and round-the-clock help for your attendees.
Enjoy personal, human support with a dedicated account manager who will assist with event setup, changes, troubleshooting and strategic guidance.
Let our team handle all attendee enquiries so you don't have to. We resolve questions directly and escalate anything we can't handle to you or your account manager.
Set up, manage and optimize every aspect of your event in minutes—no coding or plugins required.
Create events, ticket types, add-ons, seating maps and payment plans with an intuitive step-by-step wizard. Publish and start selling in minutes.
Adjust pricing, inventory or page branding on the fly. The Dashboard gives you live sales data, marketing insights and powerful tools to optimize performance without waiting on support.
Visual dashboards and exportable reports help you track revenue, referral performance and attendee demographics so you can make data-driven decisions instantly.
Grant team members granular permissions—from finance to marketing—while keeping sensitive data secure. Collaborate seamlessly without compromising control.
Move your existing events and data in hours—not weeks—then benefit from transparent fees and tools that can increase your revenue per ticket.
Export your existing data from Eventbrite and our migration tools and team will help you quickly upload events, tickets and attendee lists into Ticket Fairy—preserving your history while saving you time.
Your account manager and our onboarding specialists walk you through settings, branding and integrations so you can go live without stress.
Keep ticket sales running throughout the transition with temporary landing pages and automatic redirects, ensuring a smooth experience for your attendees.
Our per-ticket pricing is clear and competitive; depending on your ticket price and structure you may pay less than with Eventbrite. Combine this with built-in marketing tools to maximise your take-home revenue.
Everything you need to publish, promote and manage every event in the UK—from first ticket sale to final payout.
Ticket Fairy is an online ticketing platform built for event organizers who want a reliable ticketing solution with transparent ticket fees and world-class customer support. Our software streamlines event registration, simplifies payment processing for every major credit card, and provides real-time ticket sales analytics so you can make data-driven decisions before, during and after your event.
Thousands of organizers trust our platform because it combines the easy set-up of self-service ticketing tools with the scalability of enterprise event management. Whether you are hosting a single-day conference, a multi-stage music festival, or a series of workshops, our ticketing features adapt to your needs—letting you create custom ticket types, add discount codes, accept donations, sell merchandise add-ons and more.
Accept every major credit card, digital wallet and local payment method. Our payment processing partners handle PCI compliance so you can focus on the attendee experience.
Our fee structure is straightforward: no hidden service charges and no surprise processing fees—just competitive per-ticket costs that you can absorb or pass on to buyers.
Track ticket sales, conversion rates, promotion performance and attendee demographics in one intuitive dashboard. Export detailed reports or connect to your own analytics tools via API.
Use waitlists, timed entry, seating charts, payment plans and referral rewards to maximise revenue while delivering a seamless registration experience for your attendees.
Ticket Fairy is more than an event ticketing platform; it's an end-to-end event management platform that streamlines event creation, registration and promotion.
Ticket Fairy is the event ticketing solution that combines event planning tools with a robust marketing platform to help event creators maximise reach and revenue.
Get answers to common questions about switching from Eventbrite to Ticket Fairy
Ticket Fairy provides comprehensive features and control that Eventbrite doesn't offer. We give you complete access to your customer data, customizable branding options, multiple ticket types including reserved seating, powerful marketing tools with a referral system that can increase sales by 25%, flexible payment plans, daily payouts via Stripe, and detailed analytics. Our platform combines the convenience of online ticketing with robust features organizers need to maximize attendance and revenue.
Ticket Fairy offers a more transparent and flexible fee structure than Eventbrite. Our fees start at just $2 per ticket, and we give you the option to either absorb these costs or pass them on to attendees. Unlike Eventbrite, we don't have hidden charges or processing fees that can surprise you later. For large events, we offer volume discounts that can significantly reduce your overall costs, making us a more cost-effective solution for many event organizers.
Yes, Ticket Fairy offers significantly more customization options than Eventbrite. Our platform allows you to create fully branded event pages with your logo, colors, and design elements. You can customize the entire attendee journey, from event listings to checkout pages to ticket designs. For larger organizations, we offer white-label options that remove Ticket Fairy branding completely. This level of customization helps strengthen your brand identity and create a consistent experience for your attendees.
Ticket Fairy offers more favorable payment terms with daily payouts via Stripe, unlike Eventbrite's delayed payment schedules. This means you can access your funds much faster, improving your cash flow. We support multiple payment methods including credit cards, digital wallets, and local payment options. Our platform provides detailed financial reporting and reconciliation tools, making it easy to track and manage your event revenue. We also offer flexible payment plans for attendees, which can boost sales of higher-priced tickets.
Transitioning from Eventbrite to Ticket Fairy is straightforward with our dedicated migration support. Our team helps you set up your account, configure your events, and optimize your ticketing strategy. We provide comprehensive training and assist with data migration where possible. Many event organizers find they can create their first event and start selling tickets on our platform in just minutes, making the switch from Eventbrite quick and painless. We also offer ongoing support to ensure your success after migration.
Ticket Fairy provides powerful marketing tools that Eventbrite lacks. Our platform includes a unique referral system that incentivizes attendees to promote your events through social sharing, leading to 15-25% more tickets sold. We also offer pre-registration campaigns, waiting lists, email marketing integration, social media tools, and detailed marketing analytics. These capabilities help you engage potential attendees earlier, create buzz around your events, and track which marketing strategies are driving your ticket sales.
Ticket Fairy offers significantly more comprehensive analytics than Eventbrite. Our dashboard includes real-time sales tracking with detailed breakdowns by ticket type, purchase channel, and promotional code. You can analyze audience demographics including age distribution, gender, and geographic location. Track marketing performance with conversion data for different campaigns, monitor referral program effectiveness, and access predictive attendance forecasting. These insights help you make data-driven decisions about pricing, marketing strategies, and event planning.
Ticket Fairy can handle virtually any type of event, from small workshops to large festivals. Our platform is ideal for conferences, concerts, sports events, performing arts, exhibitions, fundraisers, and more. We have specialized features for different event types, including reserved seating for theaters, multiple ticket tiers for festivals, and timed entry for exhibitions. Whether you're organizing a one-time event or a recurring series, our platform scales to meet your needs with features designed for events of all sizes and complexities.
Yes, Ticket Fairy offers extensive integration capabilities that exceed Eventbrite's offerings. Our platform connects with popular CRM systems (like HubSpot and Salesforce), email marketing tools (including Mailchimp and Campaign Monitor), analytics services, and other business applications. We provide API access for custom integrations and support Zapier for connecting with thousands of other platforms. This flexibility allows you to build a seamless technology ecosystem that works with your existing systems rather than forcing you to adapt to a closed platform.
Ticket Fairy provides more personalized and comprehensive support than Eventbrite. Our services include dedicated account managers who understand your specific needs, responsive technical support, marketing assistance, and on-site support for major events when needed. We offer personalized training sessions, detailed documentation, and regular check-ins to ensure your success. Our team consists of event industry professionals who understand the unique challenges of different event types, allowing us to provide relevant advice and solutions tailored to your needs.
Yes! Ticket Fairy offers much more flexibility than Eventbrite when it comes to ticket types and pricing. Our platform allows you to create multiple ticket categories (General Admission, VIP, Early Bird, etc.), implement tiered pricing strategies, offer bundle packages, provide reserved seating options, and create add-ons for merchandise or experiences. You can set up time-limited promotions, discount codes, and group pricing. We also support flexible payment plans that make higher-priced tickets more accessible to attendees, typically increasing conversion rates by 15-25% for premium tickets.
Ticket Fairy offers a more robust check-in system than Eventbrite with our Entry Fairy app. This mobile application works both online and offline, allowing for seamless check-in even without internet connectivity. The app supports multiple check-in stations, real-time synchronization between devices, and detailed reports on arrival patterns. Our system includes advanced features like QR code scanning, ticket validation, fraud detection, and the ability to manage VIP entries and re-entries. This comprehensive solution helps reduce wait times and improve the entry experience for your attendees.
Unlike Eventbrite, Ticket Fairy gives you complete ownership and control of your customer data. You can access and export comprehensive information about your attendees, including contact details, purchase history, and marketing preferences. This allows you to build direct relationships with your audience and conduct targeted marketing campaigns without relying on a third-party platform. We comply with global data protection regulations while ensuring you have the data you need to grow your events and understand your audience better.
Yes! Ticket Fairy operates globally and offers localized solutions in many countries:
Very easy. Our step-by-step wizard guides you through event details, ticket types, branding and payment settings. Most organizers publish their first event in under ten minutes without needing any technical knowledge.
Yes. The dashboard lets you adjust pricing, capacity and on-sale dates in real time. Changes are reflected instantly on your event page and checkout flow—no downtime or support request required.
Absolutely. Sales, revenue and referral metrics update live so you can track performance, identify trends and take action immediately. You can also export detailed reports or connect your data via API.
Yes—Ticket Fairy offers a native Google Analytics integration that passes purchase events, ticket revenue and promo code data so you can analyse campaign performance alongside the rest of your marketing metrics.
Absolutely. Event planners can access built-in event promotion tools such as referral rewards, social sharing widgets and targeted email sends—all designed to boost attendee engagement before tickets go on sale.
The payment processing fee varies by card type and country but is generally between 2.9%–3.5% plus a small fixed amount. You'll always see the exact cost in your settlement reports.
Ticket Fairy functions as a full registration platform and event management hub. You can handle event creation, build custom registration forms, manage ticket inventory and track every ticket purchase in one place—no additional plugins required.
Our service fee is a simple per-ticket percentage plus a small fixed amount. The exact figure depends on ticket price, payment method and any negotiated volume rates. You can choose to absorb the service fee or pass it on to attendees at checkout.
Yes. Event organizers on Ticket Fairy are assigned a dedicated account manager who offers white-glove onboarding, helps configure your events, and remains available to make changes or troubleshoot issues whenever you need.
Absolutely. Our customer success team handles all incoming attendee enquiries—from ticket transfers to payment questions—allowing you to focus on your event. We resolve issues directly and escalate to you or your account manager only when necessary.
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