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    TiketCaribbean vs Ticketmaster

    A ticketing company for artists, venues, teams and promoters, with a dedicated client support specialist for each client and self-service tools including TM1 Events.

    In short

    Ticketmaster suits arena tours and major venues. For a fete, boat ride or band launch, a self-service platform with published fees is usually the better fit.

    Side by side

    Checked on . Letters link to our sources and numbers to Ticketmaster's.

    Fee added for buyers
    TiketCaribbean6.5% of the ticket price, minimum 50p per ticket (or a set equivalent in other currencies), shown before payment. None on free tickets. [a] source a
    TicketmasterSet per client and event; clients own the tickets and set prices. [2] source 2
    What the organiser pays
    TiketCaribbean2% of face value on the free Starter plan, no monthly fee. Founding Organisers pay 1% for the first three years. Paid ticketing opens after a short business review. [a] source a[f] source f
    TicketmasterNot published on their site. Clients join through "Work With Us". [1] source 1
    Free events
    TiketCaribbeanFree for organisers and attendees. [a] source a
    TicketmasterNot published on their site
    When organisers are paid
    TiketCaribbeanThrough Stripe, released no earlier than 72 hours after the event ends. We review each business's first payout. [b] source b
    TicketmasterNot published on their site
    Payouts to Caribbean banks
    TiketCaribbeanNot yet. Bank accounts in the UK, US, EU, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Canada only. [b] source b[e] source e
    TicketmasterNot published on their site
    Caribbean currencies
    TiketCaribbean28 pricing currencies, including XCD, TTD, JMD, BBD, BSD, BZD, KYD, GYD, SRD, HTG and DOP. [h] source h
    TicketmasterNot published on their site
    Door scanning
    TiketCaribbeanFree scanner in the app and on the web, with offline mode, manual check-in and a Scan Team of helpers. [c] source c[d] source d
    TicketmasterYes, including SafeTix rotating barcodes against fraud. [1] source 1
    Reserved seating
    TiketCaribbeanNot available. Events use ticket types, not seat maps. [d] source d
    TicketmasterBuilt for arenas, stadiums and theatres. [1] source 1
    Discovery and community
    TiketCaribbeanBrowse Events, organiser profiles with followers and announcements, the carnival map and the Wah Happening community feed. Our audience is still small. [g] source g[d] source d
    TicketmasterVery large consumer reach. [1] source 1

    Where Ticketmaster is stronger

    • Arena and stadium scale, with dedicated client support around the clock.
    • SafeTix rotating barcodes to fight ticket fraud.
    • Huge consumer reach for big-name shows.

    Where we're different

    • Anyone can sign up and run a free event with us today, with no sales call.
    • Our fees are published: 6.5% for buyers and 2% for organisers on Starter.
    • We are built for fetes, limes and carnival events, not stadium tours.

    What we haven't built yet

    We are in beta, and we would rather you hear it from us. Not available today: payouts to Caribbean bank accounts; promo codes, vouchers and marketing emails; team member invites with roles; reserved seating and seat maps. The full list is in what's coming soon for organisers.

    What we couldn't confirm about Ticketmaster: Organiser fees, payout timing and supported currencies are not published on the pages we read.

    Ticketmaster is a trademark of its owner, and this page is not endorsed by them. Prices change often: check Ticketmaster's own site before deciding. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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