TicketTailor is an online ticketing and event registration platform designed for event organisers, venues, promoters and community groups. The platform focuses on flexible pricing models (pay-as-you-go or subscription), simple event page creation and direct payouts to organisers. It is positioned for users who want an alternative to large-ticketing marketplaces — with more control over branding, lower visible fees for attendees, and built-in on-site sales tools.
TicketTailor supports a range of event types: single events, multi-date series, courses, classes, fundraisers, and recurring memberships. The product is commonly used by small businesses, independent promoters, local venues, and non-profits that need a straightforward interface to sell tickets, manage attendees and check in guests on event day.
The platform emphasizes quick setup, minimal per-ticket friction and integrations with payment processors and marketing tools. For the latest official detail and any region-specific options, refer to TicketTailor's pricing and feature pages such as TicketTailor's pricing plans (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing) and TicketTailor's feature overview (https://www.tickettailor.com/features).
TicketTailor bundles a set of core ticketing and event-management features intended to cover the lifecycle of an event from page creation to attendee check-in. Core features include custom event pages with branding control, flexible ticket types and capacities, reserved seating support for some venue setups, discount codes and promo links, and attendee management with exports.
On-site and box-office tools are part of the feature set: barcode/QR code ticket scanning via mobile apps, handheld or tablet check-ins, printed or digital ticket delivery, and a dedicated sales screen for phone or door sales. Reporting and financial reconciliation tools let organisers export sales data, reconcile payouts, and view attendee lists sorted by ticket type, sales channel or promo code.
TicketTailor also offers marketing and discovery features: promo codes that control discounts and quantity, integration hooks for email marketing and analytics platforms, social sharing buttons on event pages, and widgets for embedding ticket purchasing on external websites. For integrations and developer details see TicketTailor's integrations list (https://www.tickettailor.com/integrations) and TicketTailor API documentation (https://www.tickettailor.com/api).
TicketTailor lets organisers create event pages, define ticket types and price tiers, sell tickets online or in person, and manage attendees. The interface exposes tools to customize event descriptions, upload images and apply your own logo and brand colors so the purchase flow feels owned rather than routed through a marketplace.
It processes payments (through connected merchant accounts or built-in processors depending on region), issues e-tickets with scannable QR/barcodes, and tracks real-time sales and capacity. On event day you can scan tickets with the TicketTailor app or use printed guest lists and handheld scanners.
Beyond basic sales, the platform supports refunds and exchanges, controlled access via ticket types, and integrations with third-party platforms for email automation or CRM imports. Organisers can set up multiple ticket types (early bird, general admission, VIP), apply time-limited pricing windows, and configure per-ticket fees or include fees in the ticket price.
TicketTailor offers these pricing plans:
TicketTailor also supports a Pay-as-you-go model charging a per‑ticket fee instead of a recurring subscription; a common representative rate in industry comparisons is £0.49/ticket (organiser fee) for pay-as-you-go usage. Payment processing fees (card fees) are charged in addition through the connected payment provider and vary by country and card type. Check TicketTailor's pricing plans (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing) for the latest region-specific rates and exact fee schedules.
The platform typically offers both monthly and annual billing for subscription tiers; annual billing often reduces the effective monthly cost (for example, an annual plan billed annually could be listed as £25/month equivalent but charged as a lump sum). For exact monthly and annual numbers in your currency and country, view TicketTailor's pricing page (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing).
TicketTailor starts at approximately £25/month for entry subscription tiers in markets where subscriptions are offered; the pay-as-you-go alternative replaces monthly fees with a small per-ticket charge (for example £0.49/ticket) and is available for organisers who prefer no recurring monthly charge. Regional pricing, discounts for annual billing, and tiered add-ons (like reserved seating or custom branding) can change those figures, so verify on TicketTailor's pricing plans (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing).
TicketTailor's per-month cost is influenced by expected sales volume: low-volume organisers commonly use pay-as-you-go, while regular event hosts move to monthly plans to reduce per-ticket cost. Subscriptions can include advanced features that make the monthly fee cost-effective for frequent events.
TicketTailor supports multiple currencies for display and payment processing depending on region — the exact monthly amounts and billing cycles depend on the organiser's country and chosen payment provider.
TicketTailor costs about £300–£468/year for typical subscription tiers when billed annually (based on example monthly equivalents such as £25/month or £39/month multiplied by 12), though enterprise contracts and promotional discounts can alter the effective annual price. Annual billing often includes a discount versus paying month-to-month and may be required for some add-on features.
If you expect to sell enough tickets, annual subscription pricing usually lowers your per-ticket cost compared with pay-as-you-go. For short-run or one-off events, the pay-as-you-go model with a per-ticket fee (for example £0.49/ticket) is often cheaper and more flexible.
Confirm exact yearly rates, currency conversion and any VAT or sales-tax handling by consulting TicketTailor's pricing plans (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing) and the payment-processing terms listed on their site.
TicketTailor pricing ranges from £0 for free events (platform) to subscription tiers around £25–£39/month or a pay-as-you-go rate around £0.49 per ticket. The real cost depends on your event volume, whether you choose subscription billing or pay-as-you-go, payment-processing fees charged by your payment partner, and any optional add-ons such as reserved seating, custom reporting or white-labeling.
Organisers should calculate a total event cost that includes: Ticketing fees: subscription or per-ticket charges, Payment processing costs: card fees (typically a percentage plus fixed fee), and Marketing costs: email, ads and integrations to promote the event. Use TicketTailor's pricing page and your projected sales to estimate per-ticket and per-event expenses.
For high-volume events, the subscription route frequently yields the lowest overall cost per ticket; for infrequent or single events the pay-as-you-go model keeps upfront costs low while still providing full ticketing functionality.
TicketTailor is used to sell tickets, accept registrations and manage attendees for public events, classes, conferences, fundraisers and private bookings. Event organisers use it to create branded event pages, set capacity limits, and control pricing tiers (early bird, general admission, VIP) with time-based or quantity-based rules.
It is also used as a box-office system for on-site sales: organisers run door sales, process refunds, issue complimentary tickets, and check in attendees with barcode scanning. Venue managers use the reporting features to reconcile daily sales, track inventory by ticket type and create attendee lists for security and hospitality.
Marketing teams use TicketTailor to manage promo codes, affiliate links, and integration-based automations (for example adding ticket buyers to an email list). Education providers and course organisers often use it for multi-session tickets and attendee grouping, while non-profits use its donation or fundraising integrations to capture additional contributions during checkout.
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TicketTailor commonly allows organisers to create events and use the platform without paying upfront for a basic setup; paid features are unlocked by choosing a subscription or by paying per-ticket on the pay-as-you-go model. Because TicketTailor's model already includes low-friction, no-commitment use for free events or pay-as-you-go, a traditional time-limited "trial" is less common than a functional free tier.
Organisers can test event creation, ticket setup, and integrations in a sandbox-like manner by creating an event and trying the checkout process to verify branding, fees, and email confirmations. To simulate full live sales you can run test transactions using the payment gateway's sandbox mode or low-value live transactions.
For enterprises or large clients, TicketTailor sales teams can often arrange demo accounts, walkthroughs and pilot programs to validate the platform against specific workflows and on-site hardware setups. Check TicketTailor's support and onboarding documentation for current trial and demo policies at TicketTailor's pricing plans (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing) and TicketTailor's support pages (https://www.tickettailor.com/help).
Yes, TicketTailor can be free for organisers running free events because no subscription is required and pay-as-you-go charges do not apply to zero-priced tickets. For paid events, organisers can choose the pay-as-you-go model (charging a small per-ticket fee) which avoids monthly subscription commitment, or opt for a subscription tier to lower per-ticket cost when selling at scale.
If you rely on features that are part of paid tiers (for example advanced reporting or certain integrations) you may need to subscribe to a paid plan. Confirm which features are included on each tier by viewing TicketTailor's pricing plans (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing).
TicketTailor offers an API for programmatic access to events, orders and attendee data. Typical API capabilities include creating and updating events, listing ticket types, retrieving order and attendee records, and connecting external systems (CRMs, mailing lists, analytics) to automate post-sale workflows.
Common integration use cases implemented via the API: syncing new buyers to an email marketing list, exporting attendee lists to external CRM systems, generating custom sales reports, and connecting to third-party analytics platforms for conversion tracking. Developers can use the API to automate refunds, update capacity, and orchestrate multi-system check-in workflows.
For full technical details, authentication methods, rate limits and code examples, consult TicketTailor API documentation (https://www.tickettailor.com/api). If you plan to build deep integrations or high-volume automated workflows, review the API's rate limiting policies and contact TicketTailor for enterprise API access and support.
Below are alternatives to TicketTailor spanning paid commercial platforms and open-source options suitable for different event sizes and requirements.
Eventbrite — A global marketplace and ticketing platform with strong discovery features, native promotion tools, and a wide range of integrations; fees are typically per-ticket plus payment processing. Eventbrite suits organisers who want access to an audience and marketplace exposure.
TryBooking — A ticketing platform popular in some regions with both free and paid event options, support for school and community group needs, and a focus on simple reporting and box-office sales.
Universe — Focuses on event discovery and robust promotion features with tools for creators and marketplaces; it’s a good fit for promoters seeking a broader audience reach and integrated marketing tools.
See Tickets — Enterprise-level ticketing for venues and festivals with strong reserved seating and large-event operations, including detailed access control and production support.
Brown Paper Tickets — A low-cost alternative with community focus and straightforward pricing for small organisers and non-profits.
Spektrix — A ticketing and CRM system aimed at performing arts venues and cultural organisations with advanced subscription and membership functionality.
Eventbee — Flat-fee per ticket pricing that can be attractive for mid-sized events, with several customisation and integration options.
Attendize — An open-source ticket selling and event management application you can self-host; supports ticketing, seating charts and attendee management but requires hosting and maintenance.
Pretix (self-hosted) — Open-source ticketing solution with extensive plugin architecture and localisation; suitable for teams that can manage their own servers and want full control over data.
OpenTix — A community-driven event ticketing project; less polished than commercial products but useful for teams that need full code-level control.
TicketingHub (self-managed option) — Some ticketing platforms provide on-premise or white-label self-hosted variants; these are not pure open-source but offer self-managed control.
TicketTailor is used for online ticket sales, event registration and on-site box-office management. Organisers use it to create branded event pages, sell tickets and manage attendee lists, and to run on-site check-in with barcode scanning. It fits small-to-medium events, classes, fundraisers and community shows where control over branding and fees is important.
It depends on the pricing model you choose. TicketTailor offers a pay-as-you-go option that applies a modest per-ticket fee (for example around £0.49/ticket in common configurations) and also subscription tiers that replace per-ticket fees with a monthly cost; payment-processing fees are separate and charged by the payment provider.
Yes, TicketTailor supports branding and customisation of event pages. You can add logos, brand colors and descriptive content so the checkout experience aligns with your organisation rather than looking like a marketplace listing.
Yes, TicketTailor integrates with common email marketing platforms and supports webhook/API connections. Typical workflows include sending new buyer data to services like Mailchimp, Klaviyo or to a CRM via integrations or the API to automate confirmation emails and post-event follow-ups.
Attendees receive e-tickets via email and can present QR codes or printed tickets at entry. The platform issues scannable barcodes/QR codes for each order; organisers can also print guest lists and manually check tickets if preferred.
Yes, TicketTailor provides a box-office sales screen for in-person transactions and a mobile app for scanning. You can process payments on-site using the supported payment processor or record cash sales depending on the venue setup.
Yes, TicketTailor provides an API for event, order and attendee management. The API enables programmatic creation of events, retrieval of attendee lists, order lookups and integration with CRMs and analytics systems; consult TicketTailor API documentation (https://www.tickettailor.com/api) for endpoints and usage.
Payouts depend on the payment processing setup and region. TicketTailor supports routes where ticket revenue is paid out directly to the organiser's merchant account or where payouts are managed through the platform, and timing/settlement rules vary by payment provider and country.
Yes, TicketTailor supports reserved seating in certain plan configurations. For venues that require seat maps and allocated seats, TicketTailor offers seat chart tools or integrations with seat-management features in higher tiers or enterprise arrangements.
TicketTailor offers documentation, help articles and email support, with priority support on paid plans. For enterprise customers, dedicated onboarding and account management are typically available; see TicketTailor's support resources and pricing plans (https://www.tickettailor.com/pricing) for current service levels.
TicketTailor periodically hires across product, engineering, sales and customer support roles. Candidates interested in roles typically find opportunities on the company careers page or on professional networks. For up-to-date openings and application instructions, view TicketTailor's careers page at TicketTailor's main site (https://www.tickettailor.com).
TicketTailor has had reseller and affiliate-style partner programs in some markets where promoters and agencies earn referral commissions or discounted rates for managing client events. For current partnership or affiliate options, contact TicketTailor via their partner or sales pages (https://www.tickettailor.com/partners) to learn about commission structures and eligibility.
Find user reviews on software review platforms and industry forums where event organisers discuss practical experiences: look for TicketTailor reviews on sites like Trustpilot, G2 and independent event-planning blogs. Also search social channels and community forums where organisers share tips and pitfalls for real-world setup and on-site check-in workflows.