Flat pricing, zero per-ticket fees on Pro
Pro is a flat $24/month with no per-ticket platform cut. SimpleTix uses a per-ticket fee model, so the more you sell the more you hand over - flat pricing wins as your volume grows.
SimpleTix is a solid choice for seated theaters and timed-entry events - but its per-ticket fee model means your costs climb with every show you sell. TixHQ keeps pricing flat and puts your audience and payouts back in your hands.
No credit card required · 2-minute setup · No contracts
| Feature | TixHQ | SimpleTix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Per-ticket fee |
| Per-ticket platform fee | $0 on Pro | Fee on each paid ticket |
| Monthly cost | $0–$24 | Varies with volume |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 (Stripe) | Via Stripe / Square / PayPal |
| Own & export attendee data | ✓ CSV anytime | ✓ Export available |
| Direct Stripe payouts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Via processor |
| Mobile check-in (no app or hardware) | ✓ Built in | Scanner app |
| Built-in AI generators | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Reserved seating & timed entry | General admission focus | ✓ Yes |
| Contracts | None | None |
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Pro is a flat $24/month with no per-ticket platform cut. SimpleTix uses a per-ticket fee model, so the more you sell the more you hand over - flat pricing wins as your volume grows.
Revenue flows straight into your own Stripe account as you sell - no hold, no platform-scheduled settlement. You control your cash flow.
Every buyer's email belongs to you. Export your full attendee list to CSV anytime, spot repeat customers, and market to fans directly.
Scan QR codes with any phone camera for real-time check-in. No separate scanner app for staff, no rented hardware, no add-on.
Run unlimited promo codes, early-bird tiers, comps, and waitlists out of the box - sized for clubs, theaters, and small festivals.
Generate event descriptions and FAQs with AI, then issue Apple and Google Wallet passes. Box office mode and team roles keep your crew in sync on show night.
For independent and small venues that want predictable costs, TixHQ is a strong SimpleTix alternative. SimpleTix charges a per-ticket fee that grows with attendance, while TixHQ Pro is a flat $24/month with zero platform fees. You also get direct Stripe payouts, built-in QR check-in from any phone, and full CSV export of your attendee data.
It depends on volume. SimpleTix uses a per-ticket fee model, so cost rises as you sell more. TixHQ Pro is a flat $24/month with no platform fee per ticket, so once you are selling more than a small number of tickets each month the flat plan typically costs less. Standard Stripe payment processing of about 2.9% + $0.30 applies either way - run your numbers in our fee calculator.
Yes, and we are honest about it. SimpleTix offers reserved-seating charts, timed-entry tooling, and a Square integration that suit theaters and seated venues well. TixHQ is built for fast general-admission ticketing - flat pricing, owned audience, and check-in from any phone. If reserved seating is essential to your room, weigh that tradeoff.
Yes. You can export your attendee and order data from SimpleTix and recreate your events in TixHQ in minutes. There are no contracts and the free Starter plan lets you launch without a credit card, so you can run a test event before fully switching.
Completely. Every buyer's name and email belong to you, exportable to CSV at any time, with repeat-customer history visible in your dashboard so you can grow your own audience instead of renting it.
Start free on Starter, then move to Pro the moment it pays for itself - flat $24/month, zero platform fees, direct payouts, and your audience fully yours.
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