Branded ticket shop
Tiqqo
Branded, mobile-first shop for every event, linked from your own website with a button or link
Universe
Sell on your own website or Facebook with embeddable widgets; a custom domain is not listed on their website
Comparison
Tiqqo vs Universe (Ticketmaster)
Ticketmaster Netherlands has no public self-service pricing; organizers who want to start on their own end up at Universe, Ticketmaster's self-serve platform. Universe charges 2% + €0.45 (Starter) or 2% + €0.95 (Standard) per ticket excl. VAT; Tiqqo charges a fixed €0.79 excl. VAT per paid ticket. At both, payment costs can come on top. Universe has no CRM; Ticketmaster distribution is only part of the custom-priced Pro plan.
Prices and features checked on October 7, 2026
Tiqqo
Ticketing, CRM and email marketing in one European platform
vs
Universe
Self-serve ticketing platform owned by Ticketmaster (Live Nation)
At a glance
CRM and customer profiles
Tiqqo
A customer profile from every order, with segmentation
Universe
No CRM; analytics and reports only
Email marketing
Tiqqo
Email campaigns, automated follow-ups and tracking links, sent from your own email domain
Universe
Not listed on their website for Starter and Standard; Pro includes marketing services
Payouts
Tiqqo
Request payouts from your available balance
Universe
Via Stripe Connect; pricing data shows a 48-hour hold for EUR
Feature comparison
Based on each provider's public information. Where something is not public, we say so.
- Included
- Partly or via a separate product
- Not available
- Not listed publicly or on request
| Feature | Tiqqo | Universe |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket fee | €0.79 excl. VAT per paid ticket, plus payment costs (depending on the payment method); no percentage; paid by the buyer by default | Starter 2% + €0.45 (max €9.95), Standard 2% + €0.95 (max €19.95) per ticket, excl. VAT; Ticketmaster NL on request |
| Monthly fee | None | None, and no setup or termination fees |
| Free events | Free, no ticket fee | Free |
| Branded ticket shop | Branded, mobile-first shop for every event, linked from your own website with a button or link | Sell on your own website or Facebook with embeddable widgets; a custom domain is not listed on their website |
| Scanner app | Scan tickets with the app on regular smartphones | Onsite app to scan and sell at the door |
| CRM and customer profiles | A customer profile from every order, with segmentation | No CRM; analytics and reports only |
| Email marketing | Email campaigns, automated follow-ups and tracking links, sent from your own email domain | Not listed on their website for Starter and Standard; Pro includes marketing services |
| Payouts | Request payouts from your available balance | Via Stripe Connect; pricing data shows a 48-hour hold for EUR |
| Languages | English, Dutch, German and French | EN, NL, DE, FR, ES, Scandinavian languages and more |
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Choose Tiqqo if
- You want a fixed fee per ticket instead of a percentage on top.
- You want customer profiles and email campaigns to build your own audience.
- You want the relationship with your buyers to stay with you, not on a marketplace.
If you need distribution through Ticketmaster, Universe Pro may be an option.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell tickets through Ticketmaster in the Netherlands myself?
Not with public pricing. Ticketmaster Netherlands says you can register and sell within minutes, but there is no public sign-up link or price list; you go through their sales team. Universe is Ticketmaster's self-serve platform, and Ticketmaster distribution is only part of the custom-priced Universe Pro plan.
What does Universe cost in the Netherlands?
Starter is 2% + €0.45 per ticket (capped at €9.95) and Standard is 2% + €0.95 (capped at €19.95), excl. VAT. Free events are free. Processing fees may come on top, because Universe's own pages contradict each other on this.
Is Tiqqo cheaper than Universe?
Tiqqo's service fee is lower for a typical ticket: on a €25 ticket Universe Starter charges €0.95 and Standard €1.45 per ticket excl. VAT, versus €0.79 excl. VAT at Tiqqo. Because Universe adds a percentage, the gap grows with the ticket price until the per-ticket cap is reached. Payment costs can come on top at both.
Does Universe have a CRM?
No. Universe offers real-time analytics and reports, and within Ticketmaster the fan relationship largely stays on the marketplace. Tiqqo builds a customer profile from every order and lets you segment and email your audience.
Does Tiqqo sell through Ticketmaster?
No. With Tiqqo you sell through your own branded ticket shop and grow your own audience. If Ticketmaster distribution is essential for your event, Universe Pro or Ticketmaster directly is the route.
Try Tiqqo for your next event
Set up your branded ticket shop for free. You pay €0.79 excl. VAT per paid ticket plus payment costs, and free events stay free.
Other comparisons
Tiqqo vs Weeztix
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Tiqqo vs Eventbrite
Global marketplace with a percentage plus a fixed fee per ticket and payouts after the event.
Tiqqo vs Ticket Tailor
Low flat fee paid by the organizer, payments through your own Stripe or PayPal, no CRM.
Tiqqo vs Paylogic
Enterprise festival ticketing from EVENTIM Benelux; pricing only on request.
Tiqqo vs CM.com
Same €0.79 per general admission ticket; CRM and campaigns are separate CM.com products, payout after the event.
Tiqqo vs WeTicket
A simple Dutch ticket shop; email marketing runs through an export to an external tool.
Sources and date checked
Competitor facts on this page come from these public pages, checked on October 7, 2026. Prices and features can change; let us know if something is out of date.
- Universe NL: Starter 2% + €0.45 (max €9.95), Standard 2% + €0.95 (max €19.95), Pro custom, free events free, processing FAQ universe.com/pricing
- Ticketmaster NL self-service claim, pricing on request, no public sign-up business.ticketmaster.nl/oplossingen/ticketverkoop