Every feature comes with every account. Here's how MainGate stacks up against Eventbrite and Ticketmaster.
| MainGate | Eventbrite | Ticketmaster Universe, self-serve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merch and add-ons in the same checkout | |||
| Guests change their own date | not reserved seating | ||
| Checkout on your own website | |||
| Meta Conversions API (server-side tracking) | |||
| Daily payouts | as you sell, from your first event | after the event, or weekly with 20% held | 48 hours after the event |
| Free weather planning tool | |||
| Buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promo codes | % or $ off only | % or $ off only | |
| Specific day promo codes | start and end dates only | dates and time slots only | |
| Seat and table upgrades | not for reserved seating | handled outside Universe | |
| Ad design, graphics and video from our own team | |||
| Phone support for every organizer | Premium plan only ($69/mo) | email on Starter and Standard | |
| We'll build your event for you | self-serve | self-serve | |
| Reserved seating on a seat map | not for recurring events | discontinued in 2019 |
Ticket fees are compared on our fee calculator. Checked October 2026 from each company's own pricing and help pages; features and prices change, so check their sites for the latest. Sources
Buy one get one, BOGO at a percentage off, weekday-only deals and date windows.
Move a guest to a bigger or VIP table. They get a payment link and the table is held for an hour.
Rank 178 U.S. markets for any month with 30 years of real NOAA records, before you book.
Our own creative team makes ads, graphics and video for your event.
Every organizer can call us, and we'll even set your events up for you.
No setup fees, no monthly fees, no percentage of your sales.
No add-on plans, no feature tiers. Every organizer gets all of it.
MainGate was created by event organizers who couldn't find the ticketing system they needed: one with the reporting to make smart decisions about advertising, and without the high fees other platforms charge. So they built it, on their own platform, not WordPress or open-source software.
Today stadiums, fairgrounds, arenas and theaters use MainGate to sell more tickets, keep more of their revenue, or lower the cost of getting in for their guests.
Build your first event today, or talk to a real person about yours.
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