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Popup Pal vs Ticket Tailor

See how much you could save by switching from Ticket Tailor to Popup Pal. Lower fees, more features, better value.

Fee comparison

Compare the total cost of selling tickets on Popup Pal vs Ticket Tailor.

Popup Pal

Fee structure

3.5% + Stripe fees

Just 3.5% + Stripe fees

Fee on a £10 ticket

£0.35

+ 1.5% + £0.20 per ticket (Stripe)

Ticket Tailor

Fee structure

£0.60 per ticket + payment processing fees (1.5% + £0.20 via Stripe)

Fee on a £10 ticket

£0.95

On a £10,000 event (500 tickets at £20)

With Popup Pal

£700

With Ticket Tailor

£950

You save

£250

Ticket Tailor does not market your events

With Ticket Tailor, you get a ticketing tool — but no way to reach new fans. With Popup Pal, your events appear on our discovery platform, reaching new audiences organically. Fans browse, follow organisers, and get notified about new events — all built in at no extra cost.

All features included

Everything you need, no extra cost

We don't hide features behind "Pro" tiers. You get everything from day one.

QR ticket scanning

Check in guests with your phone. Works offline. Catches duplicates automatically.

Real-time analytics

See sales as they happen. Know which marketing channels actually work.

Direct messaging

Send updates to your attendees. No middleman. No extra cost.

Follower system

Build an audience. Fans follow you and get notified of new events.

Website embed

Sell tickets on your own site with our widget. Customers never leave.

Automated emails

Confirmations, reminders, follow-ups. All handled. All branded.

What you should know about Ticket Tailor

UK-focused ticketing platform with flat-fee pricing. Their headline rate is £0.60 per ticket on Pay As You Sell, but payment processing fees (e.g. Stripe at 1.5% + £0.20) are charged on top, bringing the real cost to around £0.95 per £10 ticket.

Ticket Tailor pros

  • Flat fee pricing — predictable Ticket Tailor fee
  • No percentage-based platform charges
  • 50% discount for charities
  • Good customisation options

Ticket Tailor cons

  • Payment processing fees (Stripe/PayPal) charged on top — real cost is higher than the headline £0.60
  • No event discovery — your events are not marketed to new audiences
  • Flat fee is expensive for low-priced tickets
  • Seating charts cost double the fee (£1.20 per ticket)
  • Cheapest prepay rate (£0.22/ticket) requires buying thousands of credits upfront

Best for

Events with higher-priced tickets where flat fees work out cheaper than percentage-based pricing, and where the organiser already has their own audience

Frequently asked questions

Is Popup Pal really cheaper than Ticket Tailor?

Yes. Popup Pal charges just 3.5% platform fee plus Stripe's payment processing (1.5% + £0.20). Many competitors charge higher percentages plus additional per-ticket fees. On a £10,000 event, you could save hundreds of pounds.

Can I migrate my events from Ticket Tailor?

Absolutely. Setting up on Popup Pal takes just minutes. Create your event, set your ticket types, and start selling. Your attendees will love the smooth checkout experience.

Are there any hidden fees?

No hidden fees ever. You pay 3.5% platform fee plus Stripe's standard processing fee (1.5% + £0.20 per ticket). That's it. No monthly subscriptions, no per-ticket minimums, no feature gating.

How fast are payouts?

Payouts are handled directly through Stripe, so you get your money fast. Typically within 2-7 business days depending on your Stripe account settings. We don't hold your revenue.

Ready to keep more of your revenue?

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