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Switch from Fatsoma.
Keep your profit.

Hi.Events charges 1.25% + $0.60 per paid ticket. Fatsoma charges 10%. You get promo codes, guest lists and QR check-in, and you're paid as tickets sell through your own Stripe account.

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Selling 250 tickets at $30? You'd keep $506 more than on Fatsoma.

§ 01 · Organizers

Why organizers move to Hi.Events

We’ve used Hi.Events now for a few events and really love it. It’s also been fun to see improvements roll out as we go. We’re definitely never going back to Eventbrite.
Firestorm BooksCo-op bookstore & event space
As our exclusive ticketing and event management partner, JuliaCon Global 2026 would literally not be possible without their support. If you have bought your ticket, you have already got a taste of the smooth registration experience.
JuliaConThe Julia programming language conference
§ 02 · Fees

Keep more of every ticket you sell

$0 for organizers. Pass the 1.25% + $0.60 fee to buyers or absorb it yourself. No monthly fee, no contract.

ADMIT ONE
Ticket price$30
Tickets sold250
Hi.Events · 1.25% + $0.60$244
Fatsoma · 10%$750
Extra money you keep$506on 250 tickets at $30 each, vs. FatsomaStart selling for free →

Illustrative comparison of platform fees only; payment processing is charged on top by both platforms. Self-hosted Hi.Events has no platform fees.

§ 03 · Compared

Hi.Events vs Fatsoma

Where the two differ, and where they don't.

FeatureFatsomaHi.Events
Platform fee per paid ticket10%1.25% + $0.60
When you're paidAfter the eventAs tickets sell
Payment processorFatsomaYour own Stripe account
Your attendee list stays privateNo Yes
Your branding at checkoutFatsoma branded Yes
Promo codes and capacity limits Yes Yes
QR check-in app Yes Yes
Rep and affiliate network YesNo
Listed in a consumer marketplace YesNo
Open sourceNo Yes
§ 04 · FAQ

Before you switch

How do the fees compare?
Fatsoma charges 10% per ticket with a £1 minimum. Hi.Events charges 1.25% + 45p in the UK, 1.25% + €0.50 in Ireland and the EU. Fatsoma lists no separate card processing fee for UK organizers, while on Hi.Events you pay Stripe's card rate (1.5% + 20p on UK cards) separately. Counting that, a £20 ticket costs £2.00 on Fatsoma against £1.20. Both platforms let you pass the fee to buyers or absorb it.See pricing →Fatsoma fees explained →
When do I get paid?
You connect your own Stripe account and card payments settle into it directly as tickets sell. We never hold your money, so deposits and DJ fees are covered before the night.Connecting Stripe →
Can I move my events over from Fatsoma?
Yes. Recreating an event takes a few minutes, then you point your links at the new page. Existing orders stay on Fatsoma while new sales run through Hi.Events.
Does Hi.Events have a rep network?
Not a built-in one. Give each rep their own promo code and you can see exactly what they sold from the dashboard.
Do attendees need an account or an app?
No. They check out on your event page, get their ticket by email with a QR code, and you scan it at the door with the check-in app.
Is Hi.Events really open source?
Yes, under the AGPL licence. Most organizers use the hosted version so they never touch a server, but the code is public and you can self-host it if you prefer.View on GitHub →

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Free events cost nothing. Paid tickets are 1.25% + $0.60, with no monthly fee and no contract — see the full pricing.