Every day simple low ticket fees
No contracts, no subscriptions, no hidden fees - just simple, low-cost event ticketing built for your community.
Transparent ticketing fees, no hidden surprises
Only pay when you sell
No upfront payments or invoices - just simple, pay-as-you-go pricing.
Choose who pays our fees
Pass our fees onto ticket buyers, or absorb them - you’re in control.
Online and in-person payments
Sell tickets online or in person - accept card and cash at the door.
Calculate your event ticketing costs
Use our online ticketing fee calculator to see exactly how much you’ll pay - no hidden fees, just low transparent pricing.
The fees you pay
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Enjoy our discounted pricing below £5
- Event revenue£0.00
- Booking fee£0.00
- Ticket fee—
- The revenue you receive£0.00
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Receive event payments directly via Stripe
You can also link your TryBooking account to Stripe, a leading payment provider, and enjoy direct payments to your bank account - all for a simple low ticket fee.
Championing Great British events since 2014
Whatever the event, we’ve got your ticketing covered - simple, flexible and built for your community.
Here's why event organisers love TryBooking
From small fundraisers to festivals, thousands of event organisers trust our event ticketing solution.See what they have to say about us:
“My client has a complicated need for a booking system with many tiers of payments, discounts and promotions and everything was possible within the system and all supported by knowledgeable REAL PEOPLE at the end of the phone. Cost effective and efficient, with excellent links to the best payment providers, I couldn't wish for more!”
“I came across this site after looking for an alternative to Eventbrite. I am so glad I did! They have been so helpful from the beginning. It was so straightforward and easy to use that I managed to get an event up and running on it in no time at all. With the fees being so much cheaper its a fantastic alternative to Eventbrite. Thanks TryBooking! ”
“Using TryBooking has been an absolute game-changer for us. The platform provided an efficient and seamless way to sell, leading to even more success on event drop-off days. The user-friendly interface made the entire process incredibly easy. A huge thank you to Joan and the team for their support. I’m looking forward to using TryBooking for all our future events!”
“Having used Eventbrite for a number of years we became frustrated by the lack of support available and the limited options on a free account. Having discovered TryBooking, we have not looked back!”
“Greenlands Farm Village have found Trybooking to have excellent customer service and are always happy to help on the other end of the phone. Their systems are really easy to use, and it works well for our customers.”
“We’re delighted with the quality of customer service from TryBooking. We have saved time and money by using this platform to sell tickets for our events – and the team are always on hand with ideas and tips to help events run smoothly.”
“Great and accessible solution to event bookings. The staff team are responsive and share their expertise to maximise how businesses can best use the platform for their specific purposes.”
“TryBooking is a fantastic platform; we use it for all our Alumni events. The fact we can integrate the events into our own website is really useful. The team are really helpful - it's brilliant to be able to speak to someone. We can't fault the customer service.”
“Really loving TryBooking. Very easy to use and the support staff have been so attentive and helpful with any questions I have. A total breath of fresh air! Events are easy to set up and integrate into the website. Really impressed.”
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- Totally free for free events
- All features included as standard
- Payment processing and VAT inclusive
- Choose who pays our fees
- Sell tickets in person with our Tap To Pay app
- All data stored in the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use TryBooking for free?
TryBooking is completely free for free events - there are no hidden charges, and you still get access to all our features.
For paid events, we only charge a small fee when you sell tickets. You can choose to pass this fee on to your ticket purchasers, letting you use TryBooking at no cost to you.
Do I need to purchase anything upfront?
No, there are no upfront costs - just bring your event idea, and you're ready to go!
Do I have to give my card details to sell tickets?
No, you don’t need to add your card details to sell tickets. Our fees are automatically deducted from your account balance or passed on to ticket buyers, depending on the option you’ve selected in your account.
How do I get paid for tickets sold?
Once you start selling tickets, funds (minus any fees you’ve chosen to cover as the event organiser) will be added to your TryBooking account balance.
To withdraw funds, simply add a UK bank account. We’ll send a small verification amount before you can request a transfer.
If your account is linked to Stripe, ticket sales (minus Stripe’s fees and any TryBooking fees you’ve chosen to cover) will be deposited directly into your Stripe account.
Is there a limit to how many free tickets I can sell?
No, there’s no limit to the number of free tickets you can issue. You’ll also have full access to the same features available to paid event organisers.
Do you offer discounted pricing for non-profits?
We believe running events should be affordable for everyone. That’s why we keep our fees low for all event organisers, including charities, PTAs, and other non profits.
To help maximise your fundraising, you can choose to pass our low processing fees on to ticket buyers - allowing your non profit to use TryBooking at no cost.
How do I pay TryBooking's fees?
We only charge fees when you sell paid tickets.
If you choose to cover the fees as the event organiser, they will be automatically deducted before funds are deposited to your account balance.
If you pass the fees on to your ticket purchasers, they will be clearly displayed at checkout and included in the total amount they pay.
Can I pay your fees?
Yes, you can choose to cover the fees as the event organiser. If you do, they will be automatically deducted from your account balance before funds are deposited into your bank account.
Alternatively, you can pass the fees on to your ticket buyers, and they will be clearly displayed at checkout as part of the total ticket price.
Can I pass on fees to ticket purchasers?
Yes, you can set up your account to pass all fees on to ticket buyers. You also have the flexibility to cover either the ticket fee or the processing fee yourself while passing the other on to attendees.
What payment methods do you accept?
For online ticket sales, we accept:
- Visa credit and debit cards
- Mastercard credit and debit cards
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal (available when using the TryBooking payment gateway)
For in-person sales through our Box Office app, you can accept:
- Contactless credit and debit cards
- Contactless mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Cash
Can I link to my Stripe account?
Yes, you can connect your TryBooking account to Stripe to receive payments directly into your Stripe account. When using Stripe, we charge a flat 75p ticket fee.
More details can be found on our dedicated page: Payments using Stripe
How secure is the site?
TryBooking is fully compliant with industry-leading security protocols to protect your data.
All stored data is encrypted using industry-standard encryption algorithms, and we are fully PCI-compliant for payment security. We never store full credit card details - only the last four digits are retained for reference.
To safeguard your information, we implement multiple layers of security, including multi-factor authentication, secure website connections on all pages, and firewalls to prevent unauthorised access. All data is securely hosted in the UK.