Platform Comparison
See how Supertix stacks up against Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, and Tito.
| Feature | 🎟️Supertix | 🎭Ticketmaster | 🎪Eventbrite | 🎫Tito |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-Ticket Fee | $0 | 20-30% + fixed fees | 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket | 1% + payment fees |
| Platform Pricing | Free (self-hosted) or $399-$1,999 one-time | Free to start | Free to start | Free to start |
| Data Ownership | Complete | Limited exports | Exports available | Good exports |
| Open Source | ||||
| Self-Hostable | ||||
| Assigned Seating | Limited | |||
| Ticket Transfers | Yes (with fees) | |||
| API Access | Full REST API | Limited | Basic | Good |
| Custom Branding | Enterprise only | Paid plans only |
Detailed Comparisons
Supertix vs Ticketmaster
Cost
Ticketmaster: 20-30% in service fees per ticket. A $50 ticket becomes $65+.
Supertix: $0 per ticket. Keep 100% of revenue. Self-host for free.
Data
Ticketmaster: Your data lives in their database. Limited export options.
Supertix: Complete ownership. PostgreSQL database you control. Export anytime.
Flexibility
Ticketmaster: Proprietary. Locked into their ecosystem.
Supertix: Open source. Modify code, integrate anywhere, full API access.
Bottom line: Save thousands in fees while keeping control of your data.
Supertix vs Eventbrite
Cost
Eventbrite: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket. For a $50 ticket, that's $3.64 in fees.
Supertix: $0 per ticket. 100+ ticket event saves $364+ in fees.
Features
Eventbrite: Basic assigned seating. Limited customization.
Supertix: Full seating chart builder. Real-time seat selection. Unlimited customization.
Control
Eventbrite: SaaS-only. Limited API. Vendor lock-in.
Supertix: Self-host or managed. Full REST API. Complete portability.
Bottom line: Better features, lower cost, more control.
Supertix vs Tito
Cost
Tito: 1% + payment processor fees. Fair but still per-ticket.
Supertix: $0 per ticket. Self-host free or one-time managed fee.
Features
Tito: Great for conferences. No assigned seating. Simple check-in.
Supertix: Conferences + concerts + sports. Full seating charts. Advanced check-in.
Philosophy
Tito: Developer-friendly SaaS. Closed source.
Supertix: Developer-friendly open source. AGPL-3.0 licensed.
Bottom line: If you love Tito's simplicity, you'll love Supertix's simplicity + power + ownership.
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