Simple, transparent fees
No contracts. No monthly costs. Just a small fee per ticket sold with Grass Roots Tickets.
Built for pub back rooms, tiny stages and independent venues – not arenas.
How it works
- GRT fee: 3% per ticket. No tiers, no sliding scales – the same deal for every show.
- Stripe processing: typically 1.5% + £0.20 per transaction, paid to Stripe for handling card payments.
- Who pays the fees? You choose whether to absorb them or pass them on to your punters.
Stripe is our payments partner. Always check Stripe’s website for the latest rates in your country and currency.
Per-ticket fee calculator
All values in GBP (£)Per ticket breakdown
| Face value | £0.00 |
|---|---|
| GRT fee (3%) | £0.00 |
| Stripe fee (1.5% + £0.20) | £0.00 |
These numbers are estimates based on your ticket price and an example Stripe rate.
What everyone pays / receives
Effective total fee: 0.0% of what the buyer pays.
Why venues like Grass Roots Tickets
No monthly fees
Quiet months cost you nothing. Pay only when you’re putting on a show.
Built for grassroots
Designed for small rooms, local scenes and the DIY end of live music.
Keep control
Your gigs, your branding, your data. No marketplace noise or upsell clutter.
How Grass Roots Tickets compares
The example below uses a £16.50 ticket. Figures come from publicly listed pricing for standard accounts.
On a 250-cap gig at £16.50, GRT typically saves you between tens and hundreds of pounds compared to the bigger platforms.
| Platform | Platform Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee per £16.50 Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRT | 3% | 1.5% + £0.20 | £0.94 |
| WeGotTickets | 12% | Included | £1.98 |
| AltTickets | £1.00 per ticket | Stripe: 1.5% + £0.20 | £1.45 |
| Eventbrite | 6.95% + £0.59 | 2.5% | £2.15 |
What you save with GRT
Selling 250 tickets at £16.50:
That’s £0.00 saved per ticket.