Here is a list featuring the most prominent ticketing websites, with a special emphasis on sites serving Africa first:
List:
- Quicket: A major player in Southern Africa, trusted by over 200,000 events. Offers a feature-rich platform for festivals, conferences, attractions, and reserved seating. (Recently acquired by Ticketmaster, but operates under its own brand.) – https://www.quicket.co.za/
- Tix Africa (Tix): Highly popular among creatives, entertainment, and arts organizers in West Africa. Known for its clean interface, simple setup, and local payment options. – https://tix.africa/
- Webtickets: One of the longest-standing ticketing platforms, with a unique strength in retail distribution via Pick n Pay and Boxer stores. Used for major events, race entries, and attractions. – https://www.webtickets.co.za/
- Ticketpro: Specializes in ticketing solutions, access control, and cashless systems for promoters and venues across the sport, entertainment, and transport sectors. Strong retail network via Blue Label Telecoms. – https://www.ticketpros.co.za/
- Computicket: A major national platform, widely used for cinema, theatre, music, and sport. Known for its extensive physical distribution network through Shoprite and Checkers stores. – https://computicket.com/
- eGotickets: Active across West and East Africa since 2013. Offers multiple ways to buy tickets, including online, offline, USSD, and WhatsApp, which is key for broad African reach. – https://egotickets.com/
- Syticks: Positioned as an all-in-one solution for events, cinema, and bus transport tickets. Known for its low commission fee (around 3.5%) and strong QR code integration. – https://syticks.com/
- Tixsa: Offers comprehensive ticketing, reserved seating, and box office services for events across South Africa, with strong technology features. – https://tixsa.co.za/
- Demfati: Cited as an innovation leader, known for its unique WhatsApp & Telegram Chatbot ticketing feature and instant payout system for verified organizers, tackling major cash flow issues. – https://demfati.com
- Ticketmaster / Live Nation: The world’s largest ticket marketplace, specializing in high-volume events (major concerts, sports, theatre). Known for primary sales. – https://www.ticketmaster.com/
- Eventbrite: A versatile, user-friendly platform ideal for small to large-scale public events, workshops, festivals, and community gatherings. – https://www.eventbrite.com/
- StubHub: A major secondary ticket marketplace for buying and selling tickets (resale) to concerts, sports, and live shows. – https://www.stubhub.com/
- Ticket Tailor: A platform known for its low, transparent fees and focus on affordability for small to mid-sized event organizers. Often used for its simple, no-fuss approach. – https://www.tickettailor.com/
- TicketSpice: Known for its cost-effectiveness, high customization, and simple, flat-rate pricing designed to help organizers save on fees. – https://www.ticketspice.com/
- Cvent: A comprehensive, enterprise-level platform used primarily for complex, large-scale corporate conferences, trade shows, and high-stakes events. – https://www.cvent.com/
- TicketLeap: A user-friendly event ticketing platform that makes it easy to set up branded event pages and sell tickets with a simple fee structure. – https://www.ticketleap.com/
- TryBooking: A platform focused on being affordable and easy to use, especially for community events, schools, and non-profits. Known for low-cost, simple pricing. – https://www.trybooking.com/
Pricing and Rating Comparison:
| Name of Ticketing Site | Free Ticketing (Yes/No) | Cheapest Tier (Platform Fee) | Google Rating (Approx.) |
| Quicket (ZA) | Yes | R7.50 per ticket + 4.9% commission (ex VAT) | 4.8/5 (Based on local reviews) |
| Tix Africa (NG) | Yes | 8% + ₦100 per paid ticket | 4.5/5 (General User Reviews) |
| Webtickets (ZA) | No Data (Commercial Focus) | Contact Sales (Commercial B2B Model) | No Public/App Rating Found |
| Ticketpro (ZA) | No Data (Commercial Focus) | Contact Sales (Commercial B2B Model) | 4.4/5 (iScanpro App) |
| Computicket (ZA) | No Data (Commercial Focus) | Contact Sales (Commercial B2B Model) | 3.6/5 (Transport-related reviews) |
| eGotickets (GH) | Yes | 5% (Essential Plan) | No Public/App Rating Found |
| Syticks (NG) | No Data (Commercial Focus) | Contact Sales (Commercial B2B Model) | No Public/App Rating Found |
| Tixsa (ZA) | No Data (Commercial Focus) | Contact Sales (Commercial B2B Model) | No Public/App Rating Found |
| Demfati (NG) | No Data (Commercial Focus) | 8% Commission on paid transactions | No Public/App Rating Found |
| Ticketmaster (Global) | No (Generally) | Fees are variable and set by Event Organizers | 4.8/5 (App Store – High Volume) |
| Eventbrite (Global) | Yes | 3.7% + $1.79 per sold ticket (Standard U.S. Fee) | 4.5/5 (General Avg. for App/Platform) |
| StubHub (Global) | No (Secondary Market) | Varies (Seller fee typically 10%–15% of sale price) | 4.0/5 (App Store/General Avg.) |
| Ticket Tailor (Global) | Yes | $0.22 – $0.65 per ticket (depending on volume) | 4.8/5 (Cited Google/Capterra Avg.) |
| TicketSpice (Global) | Yes (For paid event organisers) | 49¢ per ticket (for tickets $\le\$5$) | 4.9/5 (Based on 500+ reviews) |
| Cvent (Enterprise) | No (Requires License) | Custom Quote (Consultative Enterprise Model) | No Public/App Rating Found (B2B focus) |
| TicketLeap (Global) | Yes | $0.49 flat fee (for tickets $\le\$5$) | 4.7/5 (General User Reviews) |
| TryBooking (Global) | Yes | $0.15 – $0.50 per ticket (Plus 2.5% processing) | 4.8/5 (General User Reviews) |
Notes on The Above:
- Free Ticketing: A “Yes” indicates the platform allows organizers to host events and sell free tickets without charging a platform fee.
- Cheapest Tier: The fees listed are the platform’s service fee only, and do NOT include the separate credit card processing fee, which is usually paid regardless of the platform.
- Google Rating: These are composite estimates often pulled from App Store data, high-volume review platforms (like Capterra/G2, which Google aggregates), or general public averages, as many B2B/Enterprise sites do not have a standard “Google Business Profile” rating. Sites with a strong B2B focus often have no public rating.
