Comparison
How TixSimple compares to other ticket providers
Same features, fewer fees, and an AI assistant that sets up your event for you. Enter your ticket price below to see what each platform would cost you.
Reviewed October 13, 2026. US service rates checked against official Eventbrite, TicketSpice and Universe pricing pages. SimpleTix and Brown Paper Tickets figures are historical estimates, not verified current quotes. Processing and plan rules vary; confirm all final fees with the provider.
Fee comparison calculator
| Provider | Service fee | Processing | Fees per ticket | Buyer pays | You keep (100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TixSimple No monthly fee. Free tickets are always free. | 0% + 0¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ | $1.03Lowest | $26.03 | $2500.00 |
Eventbrite Fees on paid tickets; marketing add-ons cost extra. | 3.7% + 179¢ | 2.9% + 0¢ | $3.52 | $28.52 | $2500.00 |
TicketSpice Flat 99¢ per ticket plus processing on every ticket. | 0% + 99¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ | $2.04 | $27.04 | $2500.00 |
SimpleTix Historical estimate: 2% + 79¢ plus processing. Current pricing was not reverified. | 2% + 79¢ | 2.99% + 39¢ | $2.47 | $27.47 | $2500.00 |
Brown Paper Tickets Service fee includes card processing; platform is being retired. | 6% + 149¢ | 0% + 0¢ | $2.99 | $27.99 | $2500.00 |
Universe Service fee plus card processing on paid tickets. | 2% + 59¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ | $2.15 | $27.15 | $2500.00 |
Estimates based on each provider's publicly listed US self-serve pricing and standard card rates. Competitor pricing can change — always confirm on their site.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TixSimple | Eventbrite | TicketSpice | SimpleTix | Brown Paper Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI event & ticket setup (chat or voice) | |||||
| AI assistant for live sales questions | TixGPT | ||||
| Map-based / space-based ticketing | Add-on | ||||
| Custom attendee questions + CSV export | Paid tiers | ||||
| Branded tickets & wallet pages | Limited | ||||
| QR check-in with named gates & analytics | Basic | ||||
| Coupons + email-based special pricing | Coupons only | Coupons only | Coupons only | Coupons only | |
| Issue complimentary tickets in bulk | Limited | ||||
| Embeddable checkout on your own site | |||||
| Payouts direct to your own Stripe account | |||||
| Choose: buyer pays fees or you absorb | |||||
| Monthly platform fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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