Ticketsauce vs Hometown.

Looking for the best alternative to Hometown Ticketing? You're in the right place.

Why Choose Ticketsauce Over HomeTown?

Here some common reasons why conferences, teams, and schools are switching to Ticketsauce.

Cost Savings

Save More on Low-Priced Tickets

Users report paying $1.40 just to purchase a $2 ticket for school events or youth games, that’s up to 70% in added fees. Ticketsauce’s flat rate (3% + $0.99 + processing) keeps costs reasonable across all ticket prices.

Faster, More Reliable Ticket Delivery

The Hometown Fan app has multiple reviews citing login issues, lost season passes, and ticket access failures. In contrast, Ticketsauce sends QR codes instantly and ensures smooth web access every time.

Greater Flexibility Beyond Schools

Hometown is largely designed for K–12 and district-based events. Ticketsauce supports school and collegiate use cases and scales effortlessly for festivals, venues, attractions, and more without platform constraints.


Common Hometown Pain Points

Hometown has many great features but their clients encounter some common issues. Let’s explore the common problems and Ticketsauce solves them.

Hometown Pain Poins What Ticketsauce Does Differently
🚫 Disproportionate fees on low-cost tickets 💰 Flat, transparent pricing that remains fair whether you're selling $2 or $200 tickets
🚫 App performance issues (login/ticket access) 🎟️ Instant-delivery QR codes, reliable mobile/web interface, and offline-capable check-in
🚫 Limited to school-focused ticketing only 💃 Built for diverse events, from school functions to large-scale productions
🚫 Clunky checkout and redundant data entry 📱 Streamlined checkout and reusable profile info for faster, more intuitive purchases

Event Already On Sale? No Worries!

We've built a special feature to transfer your existing ticket buyers and data to make the transition from Hometown a snap, even while you're on sale.

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Hometown Ticketing FAQs

These are some common FAQs about Hometown Ticketing and how they compare to Ticketsauce.

  • What makes Ticketsauce a good Hometown Ticketing alternative?

    Ticketsauce is a great Hometown Ticketing alternative because of our advanced unique marketing capabilities, single page checkout, robust and easy to use On Site app, white label first approach and our transparent pricing.

  • Is it easy to switch from Hometown Ticketing?

    Yes, we make it very simple to move from FareHarbor to Ticketsauce. We can import existing ticketholders, build seating charts, and re-create all of your live events to be ready and simply flip the switch.

  • Does Ticketsauce cost less than Hometown Ticketing?

    Hometown Ticketing does not publically list their pricing so we can't say for sure if Ticketsauce is less expensive. However, we do offer custom proposals and are happy to work together on a pricing structure that works, contact us to learn more. Additionally, we will deliver more value than Hometown Ticketing and provide more ROI with our world class support, advanced marketing capabilities, time savings with EasyExchange, seamless and reliable On Site app, and our commitment to your success. 

  • Can I offer refunds or exchanges with Ticketsauce?

    Yes. Our EasyExchange feature lets your guests handle upgrades, downgrades, and swaps without manual work.

  • Will I get paid faster with Ticketsauce?

    Yes. We offer multiple payout options including custom schedules and Stripe instant transfers with Stripe Connect.

  • What is Hometown Ticketing's Pricing?

    Hometown Ticketing does not publically list their pricing. See Ticketsauce's flat and transparent pricing to see how we will drive more value for your events.

  • Can I use Hometown for lifestyle or multi-day events?

    Hometown Ticketing is laser-focused on school and district events making it a poor choice for lifestyle events, music events, festivals, and more. Ticketsauce supports a wider range of event types, making it a more versatile choice.

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