Event Management · head to head
Ticketmaster vs EventPro
Ticketmaster
Event Management
The global leader in live event ticketing
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ticketmaster high fees of 10-30% per ticket with some events reaching 40%, higher than competing platforms; EventPro the pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card
- They diverge on capability: Ticketmaster covers Ticket sales, EventPro covers Event scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ticketmaster and EventPro actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ticketmaster | EventPro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $200/month |
| Pricing model | transaction | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows |
| Founded | 1978 | 1988 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 EventPro
- Event scheduling
- Resource management
- Catering
- Financial tracking
- CRM
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Microsoft Office
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ticketmaster
- Event planningnot EventPro
- Ticket salesnot EventPro
- Attendee managementnot EventPro
- Virtual eventsnot EventPro
- Event marketingnot EventPro
EventPro
- Managing venue and room bookings for event facilitiesnot Ticketmaster
- Coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for eventsnot Ticketmaster
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
EventPro
- The pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card
Pricing, plan by plan
Ticketmaster
On request- StandardFree
- Global distribution
- Mobile ticketing
- Fan verification
EventPro
$200/month- Standard$200/month
- Event scheduling
- Resource management
- Basic reporting
- Professional$400/month
- Catering management
- Financial tracking
- CRM
- Enterprise$700/month
- Multi-venue
- Custom reports
- 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 EventPro if
- You need event scheduling.
- You work on Web, Windows.
- You also want resource management.
Questions people ask
- Is Ticketmaster or EventPro better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ticketmaster starts at On request and EventPro at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ticketmaster or EventPro?
- Ticketmaster starts at On request and EventPro at $200/month.
- Does Ticketmaster or EventPro run on more platforms?
- Ticketmaster runs on Web, iOS, Android. EventPro runs on Web, Windows.
- What is Ticketmaster best used for?
- Ticketmaster is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what EventPro is typically brought in for.
- What can Ticketmaster do that EventPro cannot?
- Ticketmaster covers Ticket sales, Mobile ticketing, Verified tickets, Resale marketplace. EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking. Both handle Web 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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