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Ticketkantoor vs Universe

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Ticketkantoor

Software

A platform for organizers to run their own online ticket sales

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Software

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 ticket fee is fixed at €0,80 per ticket inclusive of BTW (Dutch VAT) and iDEAL processing; iDEAL is the stated payment method, which is Netherlands-specific and may limit fit for organizers selling to non-Dutch buyers (ticketkantoor.nl, fetched 19 Aug 2026).; Universe limited design customization for event pages and branding control

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ticketkantoor and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where Ticketkantoor and Universe differ
AttributeTicketkantoorUniverse
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

No use cases recorded yet. See the Ticketkantoor review.

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

  • Ticket fee is fixed at €0,80 per ticket inclusive of BTW (Dutch VAT) and iDEAL processing; iDEAL is the stated payment method, which is Netherlands-specific and may limit fit for organizers selling to non-Dutch buyers (ticketkantoor.nl, fetched 19 Aug 2026).

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

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Ticketkantoor review.

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 $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$null/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 On request 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 On request 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 On request.
What can Ticketkantoor do that Universe cannot?
Universe covers Ticketing, Event pages, Guest lists, Check-in app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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