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Shotgun: fees, payouts, and when another option fits

Honest comparison for US organizers — Shotgun vs Tickean on cost, cash flow, and operations.

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Shotgun does not publish a standard organizer percentage. It does publish a resale cap of 15% up to $30, and a waitlist fee of 15% up to $50. Those caps are not the platform fee.

Independent promoters should model three ticket price points and expected sell-through before choosing a stack for the season.

Tickean is one option: the organizer keeps the ticket price, buyers pay 10% per paid ticket with card processing included, and that ticket price is paid out within 2 business days of the sale. Venue-required vendors still come first.

How it works

  1. 1

    Model your show

    Spreadsheet fees at your actual ticket price and capacity.

  2. 2

    Run a pilot

    Sell 50–100 tickets on Tickean alongside your current tool.

  3. 3

    Scale what wins

    Move the calendar when net margin and ops are better.

What to look for

Shotgun fees in the United States

Shotgun does not publish a standard organizer percentage, so this page does not invent one. It does publish a resale cap of 15% with a $30 cap, and a waitlist fee of 15% with a $50 cap. Those are resale rules, not the fee on a primary ticket.

Tickean's published primary fee is 10% to the buyer, card processing included. A $25 ticket is $27.50 and the organizer keeps $25.

Payout timing and cash flow

Shotgun's payout date is in the agreement you sign. This page does not copy another platform's clock onto them.

Tickean orders the ticket price within 2 business days of the sale. A Friday sale is initiated on Tuesday. The bank posts the credit on its own clock.

When to switch from Shotgun

Stay if your agreement's unpublished rate is the one you want. Switch when you want a published 10%, the face value kept whole, and a payout ordered from the sale. Do not treat the 15% resale cap as Shotgun's ticket fee.

Fits many event types

Frequently asked questions

Is Tickean cheaper than Shotgun?

Shotgun does not publish a standard organizer percent, so there is no honest cheaper-than claim. Tickean is 10% to the buyer. A $25 ticket is $27.50. Their resale cap of 15% up to $30 is a resale rule.

Can I import my attendee list?

Export from your current platform and contact support for migration tips on active campaigns.

Do I need Ticketmaster-scale contracts?

No. Tickean is built for independent producers, venues, and promoters — not arena exclusive deals.

Sources & references

  1. Shotgun for organizers — Shotgun (accessed 2026-11-05)
  2. Stripe pricing, United States — Stripe (accessed 2026-11-05)

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Last updated: November 5, 2026