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TicketSpice: fees, payouts, and when another option fits

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

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TicketSpice Standard is $0.99 per paid ticket over $5, plus Webconnex processing of 2.9% + 30¢. This page puts their pass-on total next to Tickean's 10%.

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

TicketSpice fees in the United States

TicketSpice Standard, on ticketspice.com/pricing in November 2026, is $0.99 per paid ticket over $5 plus Webconnex 2.9% + 30¢. Tickets of $5 or less drop to $0.49. Premium is $1.49 and Pro is $1.99. When fees are passed on, the published formula is $0.99 + 3.5% of (price + $0.99). On a $25 ticket the buyer pays about $26.90. On a $10 ticket, about $11.37. On a $40 ticket, about $42.42.

Tickean is 10%, card processing included. Those tickets are $11.00, $27.50 and $44.00. TicketSpice is lower on the $25 and the $40. Tickean is lower on the $10.

Payout timing and cash flow

TicketSpice publishes weekly payouts on its pricing page. The sale is not held until the night of the show.

Tickean orders the payout of 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 TicketSpice

Stay on TicketSpice if the lower buyer total is the decision. A $25 ticket is about $26.90 there and $27.50 here. A $10 ticket is about $11.37 there and $11.00 here. Switch when you want one booking-fee line with card processing included.

Fits many event types

Frequently asked questions

Is Tickean cheaper than TicketSpice?

No, not on a $25 ticket. TicketSpice Standard pass-on is about $26.90. Tickean is $27.50, in one line, with card processing included. On a $10 ticket Tickean is $11.00 and TicketSpice is about $11.37.

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. TicketSpice pricing — TicketSpice (accessed 2026-11-05)
  2. Stripe pricing, United States — Stripe (accessed 2026-11-05)

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Last updated: November 5, 2026