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Ticketkantoor vs Universe

Ticketkantoor logo

Ticketkantoor

Events

A platform for organizers to run their own online ticket sales

From
€0.8/per-ticket
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Events

Ticketing and event management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Universe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ticketkantoor only accepts European payment methods (iDEAL and internet banking), limiting international organizers; Universe limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ticketkantoor and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where Ticketkantoor and Universe differ
AttributeTicketkantoorUniverse
Starting price€0.8/per-ticketFree
Pricing modeltransactionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: 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 Ticketkantoor

Nothing recorded that Universe does not also cover.

Only in Universe

  • Ticketing
  • Event pages
  • Guest lists
  • Check-in app
  • Analytics
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Facebook

What people use each for

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

Ticketkantoor

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

Universe

  • Event planningnot Ticketkantoor
  • Ticket salesnot Ticketkantoor
  • Attendee managementnot Ticketkantoor
  • Virtual eventsnot Ticketkantoor
  • Event marketingnot Ticketkantoor

Where each one falls short

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

Ticketkantoor

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

Universe

  • Limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • User interface becomes unintuitive for advanced features and complex event types
  • No ability to transfer attendees between time slots; requires full refund and repurchase
  • Difficult walk-up/credit card sales processing at physical events
  • Slow customer support for refunds and technical issues

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Universe

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • Free event creation and ticketing
  • Starter$0.79/per ticket
    • 2% + $0.79 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Basic event management
  • Standard$1.99/per ticket
    • 2.5% + $1.99 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$undefined/custom
    • Dynamic pricing
    • RFID access control
    • Ticketmaster distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose Ticketkantoor if

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

Ticketkantoor review

Choose Universe if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want event pages.
Universe review

Questions people ask

Is Ticketkantoor or Universe better?
Neither clearly leads. Ticketkantoor starts at €0.8/per-ticket and Universe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ticketkantoor or Universe?
Universe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €0.8/per-ticket for Ticketkantoor and Free for Universe.
Does Ticketkantoor or Universe run on more platforms?
Ticketkantoor runs on Web. Universe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Universe for free?
Yes. Universe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ticketkantoor starts at €0.8/per-ticket.
What is Ticketkantoor best used for?
Ticketkantoor is most often used for event ticketing for organizers in netherlands and europe, online ticket sales with integrated payment processing, barcode-based entry management for live events. Of those, event ticketing for organizers in netherlands and europe and online ticket sales with integrated payment processing are not what Universe is typically brought in for.
What can Ticketkantoor do that Universe cannot?
Universe covers Ticketing, Event pages, Guest lists, Check-in app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Universe: What platforms does Universe support?

Universe is available on web, iOS, and Android, with support across 25 countries and 9 languages. Organizers can accept online, mobile, onsite, kiosk, and print-at-home tickets.

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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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Universe: Does Universe integrate with other tools?

Yes. Universe integrates with 5,000+ partner applications through Zapier, allowing automation of ticket sales data to CRM, invoicing, and other business tools without code.

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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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