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TicketSource - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: January 2026

TicketSource overview

What is TicketSource?

TicketSource is a free, professional-level online ticket sales system that’s incredibly easy-to-use and affordable to all. Promote, sell and manage any event in any venue. We’ve been in your shoes, experienced the same ticketing challenges and scaled the same ticketing peaks, so we’ve designed our ticketing system to be simple, cost-and-drama-free, basically, we get it. We are not faceless, rather we are good people, both passionate and keen to provide a valued service for the right reasons. If you want, you can talk to us, we’ve been in your shoes. Unlike other ticking providers, we have no contracts, hidden fees or complicated access tiers. Gain full access to our complete system through one single, easy to understand, affordable booking fee structure. There is no cost to you, as the event organiser to use our box office system. No charge for recording your in-house cash, cheque and complimentary bookings. For paid events, a small booking fee applies to customers paying online by credit or debit card. TicketSource’s online booking fees are among the lowest on the market, lower than all our major competitors. Ready to start selling tickets? Try it free today!

Who uses TicketSource?

By industry, TicketSource reviewers are most commonly professionals in entertainment (24%). The most frequent use case for TicketSource cited by reviewers is ticketing (80% of reviewers).

What do users say about TicketSource pricing?

Most users consider TicketSource to offer good value for money, citing reasonable fees and cost-effective options. Most reviewers indicate that reduced rates benefit small businesses and charities, though some users report concerns about booking fees.

Starting price

Free

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Pros & Cons

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TicketSource’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

TicketSource pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from 

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
 
1-2(4)
3-4(93)
5(426)

What do users say about TicketSource?

Reviewers appreciate TicketSource for its ease of use, flexible event management, and helpful sales reporting, which make ticketing straightforward for both small and large groups. They find the interface intuitive after initial setup, and say the system streamlines bookings, payments, and reporting, helping them manage events efficiently and improve audience engagement. They value the cost-effectiveness and customization options for pricing and seating plans.  

Users report that customer support is responsive and knowledgeable, quickly resolving technical issues and guiding them through setup. They mention occasional minor bugs and some confusion with specific features, but feel their feedback is often addressed and improvements are made regularly.

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Who uses TicketSource?

Based on 523 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Entertainment
Music
Religious Institutions
Performing Arts
Others

Use cases

Ticketing
Event Management
Event Booking
Conference
Registration

TicketSource's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from TicketSource users:

Ticket reservations
Mobile access
Event management
Sales reports
Event scheduling
Activity dashboard

All TicketSource features

Features rating:

Social promotion
Discount management
Surveys & feedback
Ticketing
Communication management
Online payments
Event ticketing
Payment processing
Reporting/Analytics
Electronic payments
Reporting & statistics
Confirmations/Reminders
Attendee management
Credit card processing
Attendance management
Wait list management
Contact management
Customizable branding
Alerts/Notifications
Visitor registration
Customer data management
Customizable reports
Registration management
Print-at-Home
Data import/export
Support ticket management
Email marketing
Badge management
Reserved seating
Website management
Drag & drop
Marketing automation
Barcode/Ticket scanning
Calendar management
GDPR compliance
Seating map
Cross selling functionality
Third-Party integrations
Point of sale (pos)
Email reminders
Role-Based permissions
Season tickets
Social media integration
Data security
Customizable fields
Survey/Poll management
Ticket brokering
Conferences/Conventions
Volunteer management
Website integration
API
Guest list management
Kiosk ticketing
Mobile ticketing
Multi-Currency
Multi-Event
Online registration
Online ticketing
Onsite ticketing
For virtual events
Event registration
Promotions management
Real-Time analytics
Real-Time data
Real-Time reporting
Recording
Refund management
Event calendar
Employee management

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Free

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Free trial
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User opinions about TicketSource price and value

Value for money rating:

Of 30 reviews that provide robust commentary on TicketSource's price and value, 90% mention it in a positive light.

Most users consider TicketSource to offer good value for money, highlighting its reasonable fees and cost-effective solutions. They appreciate the ease of use, flexibility in setting up events, and the ability to add discounts and offer codes. Reviewers indicate that the platform is particularly beneficial for small businesses and charities, often mentioning reduced rates for these organizations. Some users report that the pricing is clear and transparent, and they find the customer support to be excellent. However, a few users mention concerns about booking fees and the need for clearer setup instructions.

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To see what individual users think of TicketSource's cost and value, check out the review excerpts below.

“We needed a system to enable customers to book online, and TicketSource enabled us to achieve that very easily, and at modest cost. Since implementing the system in 2015 for Beverley Chamber Choir, I have set it up for three other organisations.”
PH

Peter H.

Secretary

“It's very simple and intuitive, we have used a competitor until recently and TicketSource was half the price (as were a registered charity) and provided a much better customer experience when booking”
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Tom H.

Committee member

“A truly standout, free service is hard to come by online now since every market seems to be flooded with style-over-content packages with hidden costs that put me off at the last minute.”
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Mat R.

General Manager

TicketSource integrations (2)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 523 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as TicketSource integrations and how users feel about them.

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Mailchimp

Integration rating: 5.0 (5)

It helps to build capacity within a small team by connecting our marketing tools with box office.

To enable customers to join our mailing list which we run through mailchimo

EB

Emyr B.

Creative Director

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TicketSource support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Knowledge Base
Chat
Email/Help Desk
Phone Support
FAQs/Forum

Training options

Documentation
Videos
Webinars

TicketSource FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does TicketSource offer?

TicketSource has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: £0.00
Pricing model: One Time License, Free
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. What are the benefits of using TicketSource?

  • Organizers can create an onscreen seating plan for any size, shape or layout of venue from which customers can select specific seats - or use a simple quota for general admission.

  • TicketSource event booking web screens can be fully branded to match that of the event organizer or venue.

  • Organizers can choose to offers discount codes, VIP tickets, and more, and can accept payments in GBP, USD and EUR.

  • TicketSource fees can be absorbed entirely buy ticket buyers, making the platform entirely free for event organizers and venues to use.

  • The TicketShop app enables event organizers to integrate their TicketSource sales page into their Facebook page.

  • Should an organizer decide to cancel an event, TicketSource will send out notification emails and initiate refunds to all attendees.

  • A companion mobile app - TicketSource Express - lets event managers use their iPhone, iPad or iPod to scan and validate customers' tickets (e-tickets, thermal tickets, and mobile tickets).


  • Q. Who are the typical users of TicketSource?

    TicketSource has the following typical customers:
    Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Non Profit, Small Business


    Q. What languages does TicketSource support?

    TicketSource supports the following languages:
    English


    Q. Does TicketSource support mobile devices?

    TicketSource supports the following devices:
    Android, iPad, iPhone


    Q. Does TicketSource offer an API?

    Yes, TicketSource has an API available for use.


    Q. What other apps does TicketSource integrate with?

    TicketSource integrates with the following applications:
    Meta for Business, Mailchimp


    Q. What level of support does TicketSource offer?

    TicketSource offers the following support options:
    Knowledge Base, Chat, Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum

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