How much does MainGate cost?

Nothing for the organizer. Guests pay a flat $1.00 per ticket ($1.50 for reserved seats), or you can absorb it. There are no setup, monthly or contract fees. If your event is free, MainGate is free.

Can I switch from Etix in the middle of my season?

Yes. We set up your remaining dates for you, and we can bring over the tickets you've already sold so your gate checks everyone in with one scanner app.

Can I keep charging my guests the same total?

Yes. Keep your price where it is and add your own fee on top of ours. The difference goes to you instead of the ticketing company.

Ticket money goes to your own Stripe account as you sell, so you aren't waiting until after the event.

Etix alternative

An Etix alternative with a guaranteed lower fee.

Whatever you pay now, MainGate's fee is guaranteed lower. Send us a recent statement and we'll show you the numbers. But the organizers who've switched to MainGate tell us the fee wasn't the main reason. They came for better reporting and better service.

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What your guests pay

Etix vs MainGate fees

Fee per ticket	Etix	MainGate
Your ticket fee	Set in each organizer's agreement	Guaranteed lower

Etix: Set in each organizer's agreement (checked October 2026). Payment processing is left out for every platform; MainGate passes Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30 per order if you choose to. Reserved seats on MainGate are $1.50.

Why organizers switch

More than a lower fee

Reporting you can actually use: sales by day, ticket type, channel and gate, live, and ready to export for your board or sponsors.

Real service. A person who knows your event answers the phone, and we set things up for you.

Online, box office and gate sales on the same system and the same reports.

Fast group check-in: one scan brings in the whole order.

Switch any time, even mid-season. We'll move your events over for you, and your first 2,000 tickets have no MainGate fee.

Questions

How much does MainGate cost?: Nothing for the organizer. Guests pay a flat $1.00 per ticket ($1.50 for reserved seats), or you can absorb it. There are no setup, monthly or contract fees. If your event is free, MainGate is free.
Can I switch from Etix in the middle of my season?: Yes. We set up your remaining dates for you, and we can bring over the tickets you've already sold so your gate checks everyone in with one scanner app.
Can I keep charging my guests the same total?: Yes. Keep your price where it is and add your own fee on top of ours. The difference goes to you instead of the ticketing company.
How do I get paid?: Ticket money goes to your own Stripe account as you sell, so you aren't waiting until after the event.

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