Event Management · head to head
Ticketmaster vs AllSeated
Ticketmaster
Event Management
The global leader in live event ticketing
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only AllSeated has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Ticketmaster covers Ticket sales, AllSeated covers Floor plans.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ticketmaster and AllSeated actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ticketmaster | AllSeated |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | transaction | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 1978 | 2013 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Event Management).
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 Ticketmaster
- Ticket sales
- Mobile ticketing
- Verified tickets
- Resale marketplace
- Venue management
- Spotify
- Apple Music
Only in AllSeated
- Floor plans
- Seating charts
- Guest management
- Timeline planning
- 3D visualization
- Google Contacts
- Excel
- Cvent
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ticketmaster
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
AllSeated
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ticketmaster
- High fees of 10-30% per ticket with some events reaching 40%, higher than competing platforms
- Delayed real-time data on seat availability and resale pricing
- Strict API rate limits and limited customization for partner integrations
- Found guilty of operating an illegal monopoly in live concert ticketing by federal jury in April 2026
- Anticompetitive practices that limit competition for event organizers
AllSeated
Nothing recorded yet. See the AllSeated review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Ticketmaster
On request- StandardFree
- Global distribution
- Mobile ticketing
- Fan verification
AllSeated
Free- FreeFree
- Floor plans
- Basic seating
- Guest list
- Pro$99/event
- Advanced features
- 3D walkthrough
- Timeline
- Business$299/month
- Team features
- VR tours
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose Ticketmaster if
- You need ticket sales.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want mobile ticketing.
Choose AllSeated if
- You need floor plans.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want seating charts.
Questions people ask
- Is Ticketmaster or AllSeated better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ticketmaster starts at On request and AllSeated at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ticketmaster or AllSeated?
- AllSeated has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Ticketmaster and Free for AllSeated.
- Does Ticketmaster or AllSeated run on more platforms?
- Ticketmaster runs on Web, iOS, Android. AllSeated runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use AllSeated for free?
- Yes. AllSeated has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ticketmaster starts at On request.
- What is Ticketmaster best used for?
- Ticketmaster is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can Ticketmaster do that AllSeated cannot?
- Ticketmaster covers Ticket sales, Mobile ticketing, Verified tickets, Resale marketplace. AllSeated covers Floor plans, Seating charts, Guest management, Timeline planning. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Ticketmaster: How much does Ticketmaster charge in fees?
Ticketmaster typically charges a service fee of 10-30% of the ticket price (sometimes reaching 40% for high-demand events), plus facility fees and order processing fees. Combined fees often result in buyers paying approximately 27% on top of face value.
SourceTicketmaster: Who sets ticket prices on Ticketmaster?
Event organizers set the base face value of tickets based on production costs, venue size, and event interest. However, service fees and facility fees are generally negotiated and shared between various parties including Ticketmaster and venues.
SourceTicketmaster: Does Ticketmaster have an API?
Yes, Ticketmaster provides a Partner API and 3rd Party Integration API for developers. However, the API has strict rate limits, poor resale control, and delays in real-time seat-level and resale data updates.
SourceTicketmaster: What is Ticketmaster's current legal status?
In April 2026, a federal jury found that Live Nation and subsidiary Ticketmaster operated an illegal monopoly in live concert and ticketing markets. In March 2026, they settled with the DOJ agreeing to cap service fees at 15% at certain venues and divest control of 13 amphitheaters.
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