Tribe vs Ticket Tailor
Ticket Tailor is a low-cost ticketing platform, best for organisers who already have an audience and only need ticketing. Tribe is built to run a whole IRL community: events, paid memberships, member messaging and discovery in one place.
Why communities choose Tribe
A discovery marketplace that brings new people to your events
Paid memberships, member pricing and a member CRM in one place
Event chat and WhatsApp announcements to build a regular crowd
Brand sponsorship opportunities for your community
Where Ticket Tailor is strong
Very low per-ticket fees, especially with prepaid credits
Seating plans, white label and custom domains
Works with several payment providers
Features: Tribe vs Ticket Tailor
| Feature | Tribe | Ticket Tailor |
|---|---|---|
| Free and paid event ticketing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid memberships and subscriptions | Yes | Basic |
| Built for recurring communities | Yes | Basic |
| Branded community page | Yes | Basic |
| Member database (CRM) | Yes | Yes |
| Email announcements | Yes | Plus integrations |
| WhatsApp announcements | Yes | Via integrations |
| Event chat | Yes | Not available |
| QR check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Discovery marketplace for new attendees | Yes | Not available |
| Mobile app for attendees | Yes | Basic |
| Brand sponsorship opportunities | Yes | Not available |
| Community manager support | Yes | Basic |
Pricing: Tribe vs Ticket Tailor
- TribeMonthly: Free. No monthly feeFees: 5% Tribe fee on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%)Fees can be added at checkout so attendees pay them. Free events are always free.
- Ticket TailorMonthly: No subscriptionFees: £0.60 per ticket pay-as-you-go, or from £0.22 per ticket with prepaid credits (+ VAT), plus payment processingUp to 5,000 free tickets a year at no charge.
| Platform | Monthly cost | Fees on paid tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Tribe | Free. No monthly fee | 5% Tribe fee on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%)Fees can be added at checkout so attendees pay them. Free events are always free. |
| Ticket Tailor | No subscription | £0.60 per ticket pay-as-you-go, or from £0.22 per ticket with prepaid credits (+ VAT), plus payment processingUp to 5,000 free tickets a year at no charge. |
Based on each platform's public website and pricing pages, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and can change, so check each platform for current terms. Sources: Ticket Tailor pricing. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
Questions
Is Tribe a good Ticket Tailor alternative?
If you run a recurring IRL community, yes. Ticket Tailor is best for organisers who already have an audience and only need ticketing. Tribe brings events, paid memberships, member messaging and discovery together, so you can run and grow the whole community in one place.
How do Tribe's fees compare with Ticket Tailor?
Ticket Tailor charges a flat £0.60 per ticket pay-as-you-go (from £0.22 prepaid) plus payment processing: a flat fee rather than a percentage, so it's often cheaper for ticketing alone. Tribe charges 5% on paid tickets and memberships plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%), and includes community tools and discovery that Ticket Tailor doesn't.
Can I move my community from Ticket Tailor to Tribe?
Yes. Creating your community is free, you can publish your next events straight away, and our community team can help you set up and invite your members.
Run your community on Tribe
Free to start. 5% on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe.