Evnts vs TicketSpice
Evnts vs TicketSpice: no per-ticket fee, waitlist included.
TicketSpice is a capable ticketing tool, with a 99¢ fee on every ticket. For a club night, a class or a fundraiser dinner, Evnts adds no fee, pays straight into your own Stripe account, and includes the waitlist and the reminder text.
Free · works on any phone · no app for guests
Is there a TicketSpice alternative with no per-ticket fee?
| Evnts | TicketSpice | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees on paid tickets | No Evnts fee; Stripe's standard card fee comes out of your payout | 99¢ per ticket (49¢ for tickets of about $5 and under) plus 2.9% + 30¢ card processing, taken from your payout unless you pass it on |
| Free events | Free | Free if you also run paid events; otherwise 99¢ per ticket |
| Waitlist | Yes; guests move up automatically when a spot opens | Not on TicketSpice (its sister product RegFox has one) |
| Texts to guests | An automatic reminder text the day before, included | A paid add-on with a monthly fee; carrier approval can take about two weeks |
| Check-in | A pass with a QR code and door code; works with no signal | A scanner app for iOS and Android that works offline |
| Reserved seating | No | Yes: seats, tables and holds |
Facts about TicketSpice checked in September 2026 from their own site; see sources below. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
What do 50 tickets at $20 cost in fees?
| Tool | Platform fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Evnts | $0 | No Evnts fee |
| TicketSpice | $49.50 | 99¢ per ticket, taken from your payout by default |
| Universe (Ticketmaster) | $49.50 | 2% + $0.59 per ticket |
| Eventbrite | $126.50 | 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, paid by your buyers by default |
Card processing comes on top: Stripe's standard fee on Evnts, 2.9% + 30¢ on TicketSpice, 2.9% per order on Eventbrite; Universe's pricing page is unclear on whether it's included. Figures from each company's published US pricing, checked September 2026.
When TicketSpice is the better pick
- You need reserved seating, tables or timed entry.
- You sell at the door with a box office app, card readers or cash.
- You want long custom forms (40+ field types with conditional logic) or built-in email marketing.
- You'd like a long-established vendor with phone support and weekly payouts.
Guest limit & waitlist
Sold out? The waitlist fills the gaps.
Cap the tickets and let extra guests queue up. When someone cancels or is refunded, the next person is promoted automatically.
Check-in at the door
Scan the pass, tap Check in.
Every paying guest gets a pass with a QR code and a door code. It works with no signal, from as many phones as you have volunteers.
Questions
Is there a fee on free events?
No. Free events are free on Evnts, whatever else you run.
What does Evnts charge on paid tickets?
Nothing. The money goes to your own Stripe account and Stripe's standard card fee is the only fee. Guests can add an optional tip to Evnts at checkout; you can switch that ask off.
When do I get paid?
On your own Stripe account's payout schedule. Evnts never holds the money.
Try it on your next party.
It's free and takes about a minute. Compare Evnts with other tools.
Make your inviteSources (TicketSpice, checked September 2026)
- TicketSpice: pricing (fees, free events, add-ons)
- TicketSpice: RegFox vs TicketSpice (waitlist)
- TicketSpice: sign up to send text messages
- TicketSpice: ticket scanning app
- TicketSpice: reserved seating
TicketSpice is a trademark of its owner. Evnts is not affiliated with or endorsed by TicketSpice.