Payment Processing vs Platform Fees
Two distinct costs apply when selling tickets online:
How Money Moves
Both platforms connect to external payment processors, but the flow of funds differs.
Ticket Tailor
Payout timing depends on the payment processor configuration, plan tier, and region. The platform charges fees separately from processor costs.
VenueVault
VenueVault uses Stripe under your own organizer-owned Stripe account. Revenue flows directly to your Stripe balance — VenueVault never holds your funds. Payouts follow Stripe's standard schedule. Your only platform cost is a flat monthly subscription.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| VenueVault | Ticket Tailor | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly subscription — no per-ticket platform fees | Per-ticket fees; exact rate varies by plan and region |
| Platform fees approach | Fixed monthly cost regardless of ticket volume | Fees scale with ticket volume; multiple plan tiers available |
| Payment processor options | Stripe (via organizer's own Stripe account) | Stripe and PayPal supported; configuration varies by plan |
| Payout visibility / control | Revenue flows directly to organizer's Stripe account; full dashboard access | Payout timing depends on processor and plan configuration |
| Branding control | Your branding on every ticket page — no platform branding | Custom branding available; extent varies by plan |
| Attendee data ownership / export | Organizer-owned, CSV-exportable anytime; never used for platform marketing | Data export available; check current terms for usage policies |
| Best fit | High-volume independent venues & festivals with regular programming | Occasional events, low-volume organizers, or PayPal-dependent audiences |
Who Should Choose VenueVault
- Venues running regular shows where per-ticket fees add up quickly
- Operators who want revenue flowing directly to their own Stripe account
- Teams who want their own branding on every ticket page with no platform branding
- Festival organizers managing multi-day events with complex ticket types
- Venues that prioritize predictable monthly costs over pay-as-you-go pricing
Who Might Prefer Ticket Tailor
- Occasional event organizers with very low ticket volume
- Teams that need PayPal as a primary payment option
- Organizers who prefer per-ticket pricing with lower upfront commitment
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Last updated: March 2026.
Pricing and policies change. Verify details directly with Ticket Tailor. VenueVault claims on this page reflect our own product and pricing, which we control and can guarantee. Competitor information reflects our understanding of publicly available information and may not be current.