Tickify vs TryBooking
Two low-fee options for Australian organisers with different fee models. Who pays what, what you net, and which suits your events.
Tickify
Organiser keeps 100% of face value on every ticket. Full attendee list export any time.
TryBooking
50c ticket fee paid by the buyer (15c on tickets of $5 or less). 2.5% processing fee charged to the organiser by default.
Fee comparison
TryBooking splits its fee in two. The buyer pays a 50c ticket fee, and the organiser pays a 2.5% processing fee unless they choose to pass it on. Tickify has one fee: a flat 5% added at checkout and always paid by the buyer.
So the trade-off is simple. With TryBooking's defaults, your buyers pay less and you net less. With Tickify, you net the full ticket price and your buyers pay 5%.
Example: 200 tickets at $75 each
On this event the organiser nets about $377 more on Tickify, and each buyer pays $3.25 more. If you pass both TryBooking fees to the buyer instead, you net the full $15,000 there too, and the buyer pays about $77.39, which is $1.36 less than on Tickify.
Processing is calculated here as 2.5% of the ticket price plus the ticket fee. On cheap tickets the gap narrows: on a $20 ticket a TryBooking buyer pays $20.50 by default, against $21.00 on Tickify.
| Fee type | Tickify | TryBooking (AU) |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to organiser | $0, none | 2.5% processing (default) |
| Fee to buyer | 5% flat | 50c per ticket (15c if $5 or less) |
| Who pays (default) | Buyer, always | Split (buyer ticket fee, organiser processing) |
| Monthly or sign-up fees | None | None |
| Free events | No fees | No fees |
Getting paid
On TryBooking, organisers request a transfer of their funds. Funds are treated as earned on the event date, and TryBooking's organiser terms say it can accept or reject requests for release before the event at its discretion, sometimes with conditions such as evidence the event will go ahead or cancellation insurance.
On Tickify, payouts are processed after your event once Stripe clears the transactions. If you need funds before the event, early payouts are available on request.
Features compared
Tickify strengths
- +Organiser keeps 100% of face value on every ticket
- +Dynamic QR codes that refresh every 60 seconds, screenshot-proof
- +Full attendee list export at any time
- +Mobile scanning app (Tickify Launch) included free
- +Resale royalty coming soon. Organiser earns up to 5% per resale.
- +Built for paid events of 200 to 10,000 people
TryBooking strengths
- +Very low buyer fee on cheap tickets (15c on tickets of $5 or less)
- +Custom seating plans included
- +Custom booking forms and multi-user accounts
- +Cash payment processing and online gift certificates
- +Entry scanning software included
- +Australian company with local support, widely used by schools
| Feature | Tickify | TryBooking |
|---|---|---|
| QR code ticket scanning | Yes, Tickify Launch app | Yes, included |
| Anti-fraud ticket technology | Dynamic QR (60s refresh) | Standard ticket scanning |
| Reserved seating plans | Ticket tiers and types | Custom seating plans |
| Attendee list export | Full list, any time | Yes |
| Resale / secondary market control | Yes (coming soon), capped with organiser royalty | No organiser resale royalty |
| Free events | Yes, no fees | Yes, no fees |
When to use each platform
Choose Tickify when
- You run paid music, comedy, festival, sport or cultural events
- You want to keep 100% of face value without changing any settings
- You want your full attendee list any time, including if you leave
- You sell out and want to control resale and earn on it (coming soon)
- You want screenshot-proof tickets at the door
TryBooking may suit you if
- You run school, community or fundraising events
- Your tickets are cheap and the lowest possible buyer fee matters most
- You need reserved seating plans or custom booking forms
- You take cash payments or sell gift certificates
Frequently asked questions
Sources
Competitor fees are standard Australian rates, checked against each platform's own pricing page on 4 October 2026. All figures in AUD. Fees change; follow the links for current rates.
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