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Brown Paper Tickets vs Ticketkantoor

Brown Paper Tickets logo

Brown Paper Tickets

Events

The fair-trade ticketing company

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ticketkantoor logo

Ticketkantoor

Events

A platform for organizers to run their own online ticket sales

From
€0.8/per-ticket
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Brown Paper Tickets fees are charged to ticket buyers rather than the organiser, at $1.49 plus 6.0% of the ticket price in USD; Ticketkantoor only accepts European payment methods (iDEAL and internet banking), limiting international organizers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brown Paper Tickets and Ticketkantoor actually diverge.

Attributes where Brown Paper Tickets and Ticketkantoor differ
AttributeBrown Paper TicketsTicketkantoor
Starting priceFree€0.8/per-ticket
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2000Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (transaction), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Brown Paper Tickets

  • Ticketing
  • Will call
  • Seating charts
  • Reporting
  • Customer service
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics
  • Mailchimp

Only in Ticketkantoor

Nothing recorded that Brown Paper Tickets does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brown Paper Tickets

  • Selling tickets for events, performances and workshopsnot Ticketkantoor
  • Handling ticket distribution and door lists for independent organisersnot Ticketkantoor

Ticketkantoor

  • Event ticketing for organizers in Netherlands and Europenot Brown Paper Tickets
  • Online ticket sales with integrated payment processingnot Brown Paper Tickets
  • Barcode-based entry management for live eventsnot Brown Paper Tickets

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Brown Paper Tickets

  • Fees are charged to ticket buyers rather than the organiser, at $1.49 plus 6.0% of the ticket price in USD
  • The 6.0% applies regardless of payment method, including when the organiser uses their own merchant account or PayPal
  • The flat component varies by currency, running from roughly $0.99 to $1.99 equivalent
  • Because the buyer pays, the advertised ticket price is not what the buyer is charged

Ticketkantoor

  • Only accepts European payment methods (iDEAL and internet banking), limiting international organizers
  • Single pricing tier with no volume discounts mentioned

Pricing, plan by plan

Brown Paper Tickets

Free
  • StandardFree
    • $0.99 + 5% per ticket
    • Free events free
    • All features

Ticketkantoor

€0.8/per-ticket
  • Standard$0.8/per-ticket
    • iDEAL and internet banking payment processing
    • E-ticket generation and email delivery
    • Barcode scanning for entry control

Which should you pick?

Choose Brown Paper Tickets if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want will call.
Brown Paper Tickets review

Choose Ticketkantoor if

Nothing in the data separates Ticketkantoor from Brown Paper Tickets on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Ticketkantoor review

Questions people ask

Is Brown Paper Tickets or Ticketkantoor better?
Neither clearly leads. Brown Paper Tickets starts at Free and Ticketkantoor at €0.8/per-ticket, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brown Paper Tickets or Ticketkantoor?
Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Brown Paper Tickets and €0.8/per-ticket for Ticketkantoor.
Does Brown Paper Tickets or Ticketkantoor run on more platforms?
Brown Paper Tickets runs on Web, Ios, Android. Ticketkantoor runs on Web.
Can I use Brown Paper Tickets for free?
Yes. Brown Paper Tickets has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ticketkantoor starts at €0.8/per-ticket.
What is Brown Paper Tickets best used for?
Brown Paper Tickets is most often used for selling tickets for events, performances and workshops, handling ticket distribution and door lists for independent organisers. Of those, selling tickets for events, performances and workshops and handling ticket distribution and door lists for independent organisers are not what Ticketkantoor is typically brought in for.
What can Brown Paper Tickets do that Ticketkantoor cannot?
Brown Paper Tickets covers Ticketing, Will call, Seating charts, Reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brown Paper Tickets: What are Brown Paper Tickets' transaction fees?

Buyers pay a service charge: a flat fee of $1.49 USD (or equivalent in other currencies such as €0.99 or £0.99) plus 6.0% of the ticket price. These fees are paid by ticket buyers at checkout.

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Ticketkantoor: How much does Ticketkantoor charge per ticket?

Ticketkantoor charges 0.80 euros per ticket sold. This price includes VAT and iDEAL payment processing fees. Organizers only pay when tickets are actually sold (no-cure/no-pay model).

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Brown Paper Tickets: When do organizers receive payment from Brown Paper Tickets?

If using Brown Paper Tickets' credit card processing, payment is sent within 10 business days post-event. With a custom merchant account, funds are received as tickets sell. PayPal option allows immediate remittance to the organizer.

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Ticketkantoor: Are there hidden fees or additional charges?

No. The 0.80 euro per ticket fee includes all payment processing via iDEAL and internet banking, e-ticket generation, email delivery, and barcode scanning. No separate iDEAL account or additional fees are required.

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Brown Paper Tickets: Are ticket delivery methods free on Brown Paper Tickets?

Most delivery methods are free, including First Class Mail, Will-Call, Print-at-Home, Mobile Tickets, and Online Access. Premium options like Priority Mail and Express Mail carry additional charges. Pre-printed tickets cost $0.10 each plus delivery.

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Ticketkantoor: Do you only pay when tickets sell?

Yes, Ticketkantoor operates on a no-cure/no-pay basis. Organizers are only charged the 0.80 euro fee for each ticket that is actually sold through the platform.

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