Compare Top Ticketing Companies in 2025

June 26, 2025

Let's Compare Popular Ticketing Platforms


Choosing the right event ticketing platform is no small decision. Whether you're hosting a music festival, managing seasonal attractions, or running ticketing for a college/university or music venue, your ticketing platform and partner significantly impacts your revenue, brand, customer experience, and operations.


But with so many options out there — Eventbrite, Tixr, TicketSpice, FareHarbor, SquadUp, Dice, Hometown Ticketing, and others, it’s hard to know which one checks the most boxes and actually delivers the most value.


That’s why we’ve broken down the most common pain points we hear from event organizers and how we at Ticketsauce solve them. We've created detailed comparisons with many of the most popular platforms in the industry.


What to Look for in a Ticketing Partner


Before we dive in, here are some core questions every event organizer, venue and attraction should be asking:


  • What are the real fees? Are there surprise charges or platform fees passed to the buyer?
  • Is my brand front and center? Or does the ticketing company promote themselves or even other events?
  • Can customers exchange tickets or change time slots?
  • Do I own my attendee data — or does the platform market to them?
  • Is there fast, live support when I need it most?
  • How does the mobile check-in and on-site experience work?
  • Can the platform scale from small events to large, multi-day productions?


Common Pain Points Across Popular Platforms


Here’s what organizers tell us led them to leave their previous platform — and what Ticketsauce does differently:

Pain Point Platforms Affected How Ticketsauce Solves It
High or uncapped service fees Eventbrite, FareHarbor, Hometown Ticketing Flat 3% + $0.99 + CC processing — predictable and fair
No refunds, exchanges, or time changes Dice, TicketSpice, SimpleTix EasyExchange lets attendees swap, upgrade, or downgrade
Buggy or delayed ticket delivery Hometown Ticketing, Dice, SquadUp Instant QR code delivery + wallet passes
Limited mobile check-in tools Ticketleap, SquadUp, SimpleTix Modern scanning app with bulk check-in and offline support
Poor support access Ticketleap, SquadUp, eTix Live Zoom, chat, email, and phone support — 7 days a week
Platform branding on event pages Eventbrite, Tixr, ShowClix, Dice Fully white-labeled with your logo, domain, and branding
Limited/shared access to attendee data Eventbrite, SeeTickets, Dice You own and control all your customer data
Built only for niche use cases Hometown Ticketing, FareHarbor, Dice Ticketsauce works for venues, festivals, attractions, and more


Platform-by-Platform Comparisons


We’ve created detailed comparisons for many of the most widely used ticketing platforms across event segments. Explore how they stack up and why so many of their customers are switching to Ticketsauce.



Each comparison includes:

  • Real pain points from user reviews and forums
  • What makes Ticketsauce different
  • FAQs about switching from that specific platform


Top Reasons Clients of All Types Are Making the Switch


Here’s what makes Ticketsauce stand out and the most common reasons clients choose us:



If you ever feel stuck, unsupported, or frustrated by your current platform, it's probably time to explore something better. We make switching seamless and can import current ticket data so you don't miss a beat even if you're already on sale.


Ready to Compare and See Why Ticketsauce is Better?


Whether you're currently using Eventbrite, Dice, Hometown Ticketing, SquadUp, or anything in between, come take a closer look at Ticketsauce with a personalized and private demo.


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