# Research & Analysis — Box Office Fees

> Source: https://boxofficefees.com/blog/ (curated, sourced)

Data-driven research and analysis on the ticketing platforms in this index, sourced reports built to be cited.

## Newest finding

30 October 2026

**$395** In October 2026, the median ticketing platform charged $395 in fees on 200 tickets, and $100 on 50.

Median by category

- All 35 priced: $395
- Race and sports registration 3 priced: $499
- Sports and races 3 priced: $499
- Free for organizers 17 priced: $453
- Ticketing platforms 14 priced: $446

35 of 52 ticketing platforms priced; counted on 31 October 2026

[Read the study](https://boxofficefees.com/data/ticketing-platforms-cost/) · [Download the CSV (CC BY 4.0)](https://boxofficefees.com/data/ticketing-platforms-cost/2026-10.csv) · [How we ran it](https://boxofficefees.com/data/ticketing-platforms-cost/#method)

4 reports. Each links to its answer-first markdown twin.

- [Ticket Tailor vs Eventbrite: fees, payouts and who fits](https://boxofficefees.com/blog/ticket-tailor-vs-eventbrite-fees-payouts-and-who-fits.md) (2026-10-30) — Pick Ticket Tailor for a flat fee per ticket paid into your own account, and Eventbrite to reach buyers on its marketplace.
- [Ticketing platform fees on a 200-ticket event, compared](https://boxofficefees.com/blog/choosing-a-ticketing-platform-for-a-small-event.md) (2026-10-28) — Fees on 200 tickets at $25 on five ticketing platforms, card processing included: from about $335 to $703.75, who pays, and when the money arrives.
- [Zeffy vs Givebutter: who pays the fees and who keeps what](https://boxofficefees.com/blog/zeffy-vs-givebutter-who-pays-the-fees-and-who-keeps-what.md) (2026-10-28) — Zeffy fits nonprofits that want the price buyers see to be what they keep; Givebutter fits US groups that need an API and supporter pages.
- [What 200 tickets at $25 cost in fees on seven ticketing platforms](https://boxofficefees.com/blog/ticket-fees-on-200-tickets-at-25.md) (2026-10-26) — Every fee on the same small event, from each platform's own pages: what buyers pay on top, what comes out of your payout, and the buyer's price for one ticket.