Stop giving away 10% of every ticket sale. Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket vs Fatsoma's 10% fee. Keep more of your revenue.
Fatsoma Fee
10%
Hi.Events Fee
0.75% + 40¢
You Save
85%
Compare Fatsoma fees with Hi.Events and see your savings instantly.
Fatsoma Fee
10%
Hi.Events Fee
0.75% + 40¢
Both platforms let you pass fees to buyers or absorb them yourself. The difference is the fee amount—Hi.Events is 85% cheaper.
Fatsoma total fees
$2500.00
$5.00/ticket
Hi.Events total fees
$387.50
$0.78/ticket
Your savings (85% less)
$2112.50
$4.22/ticket saved
On a £20 ticket: Fatsoma charges £2.00, Hi.Events charges just £0.55. That's 72% less per ticket. On higher-priced tickets, savings are even greater.
Start Saving NowHi.Events was built by event organizers who were frustrated with high fees and platform lock-in. Here's why thousands are making the switch.
Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket. Fatsoma charges 10%. On a $30 ticket, that's $0.63 vs $3.00—keep more per ticket sold.
Stop waiting for your money. With Stripe Connect, funds hit your account immediately after each sale. No waiting until after your event.
While Fatsoma lets you export data, your attendees still live within the Fatsoma ecosystem. With Hi.Events, you can self-host for complete data independence — no third-party platform involved.
Customize your event pages with your brand colors, logo, and styling. Create a seamless experience that matches your brand identity.
Want complete control? Host Hi.Events on your own servers for free. It's fully open source under AGPL. Pay only Stripe processing fees.
Create events in minutes, not hours. Our clean interface means less time wrestling with software and more time promoting your event.
See exactly how we stack up against Fatsoma on the features that matter most.
Hi.Events offers all the features you need, plus exclusive benefits like white-label branding, instant payouts, and a free self-hosted option—all at significantly lower fees.
There are many Fatsoma alternatives on the market. Here's an honest breakdown of the best options by category to help you find the right fit.
Platforms that help nightlife promoters and organizers keep more of their ticket revenue.
Platforms built for the nightlife and club event scene.
Platforms that let you fully brand the ticket-buying experience.
Platforms with robust tools for multi-day and large-scale events.
Not all Fatsoma alternatives are created equal. Here are the most important factors to evaluate.
Fatsoma charges 10% per ticket with a minimum of £1. Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 30p per ticket in the UK — up to 85% less. On a £20 ticket, that's £0.45 vs £2.00. Self-hosting Hi.Events eliminates platform fees entirely.
Fatsoma lets organizers export data and says you own your customers. However, attendees become part of the Fatsoma discovery ecosystem. Hi.Events gives you full data independence — self-host to keep all data on your own servers, with no third-party platform involved.
Fatsoma event pages carry Fatsoma branding. Hi.Events offers fully brandable checkout — your colors, your logo, your domain. Self-hosting gives you complete control over the look and feel.
Fatsoma has a built-in rep network for student and nightlife promotion. Hi.Events doesn't have a rep system, but promo codes let you track referrals. The money saved on fees (up to 85% less) can fund your own promotion.
Fatsoma holds funds until after your event. Hi.Events offers instant payouts via Stripe Connect — you get paid immediately when tickets sell. This is crucial for promoters who need cash flow for venue deposits and artist fees.
Everything you need to know about making the switch to Hi.Events.
Hi.Events offers up to 85% lower platform fees, instant payouts via Stripe, full ownership of your customer data, fully brandable checkout, and a free self-hosted option. Unlike Fatsoma, we never send marketing emails to your attendees.
Hi.Events charges 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket. Fatsoma charges 10% per ticket with a minimum of £1. On a £30 ticket, that's £0.63 vs £3.00—79% less. On higher-priced tickets, you save even more. Free events are 100% free on both platforms.
Yes! You can easily set up your events on Hi.Events. Creating events is quick and simple—most organizers are up and running within 5 minutes.
Yes! With Hi.Events, payouts via Stripe Connect are truly instant. You get paid immediately when tickets are sold, not after your event ends.
Yes. Hi.Events is fully open source under AGPL and free to self-host on your own servers. You'll only pay payment processing fees to Stripe. The free version includes a "Powered by Hi.Events" link. Commercial licenses are available if you want to remove branding.
Hi.Events focuses on core ticketing features with lower fees. While we don't have a built-in rep network, you can use promo codes to track and reward referrals, and the money you save on fees can be invested in your own marketing.
Yes! Hi.Events is built on modern, battle-tested infrastructure. We handle high-volume events reliably with fast, dependable QR check-in.
Hi.Events integrates directly with Stripe, giving you your own Stripe account with full control. This means instant access to funds and complete transparency over your payment processing.
The cheapest Fatsoma alternatives include Hi.Events (0.75% + 30p per ticket in the UK), Ticket Tailor (flat fee per ticket), and FIXR. Hi.Events also offers a free self-hosted option, making it the only platform where you can eliminate platform fees entirely. Compared to Fatsoma's 10% fee, the savings are significant.
For club nights and nightlife events, Hi.Events offers the best combination of low fees (0.75% + 30p vs Fatsoma's 10%), instant payouts, and full branding control. Skiddle and FIXR are also popular in the UK nightlife scene, though their fees are higher than Hi.Events.
Hi.Events offers truly instant payouts via Stripe Connect — you get paid immediately when tickets sell. Fatsoma holds funds until after your event. For promoters who need cash flow for venue deposits and DJ fees, instant payouts are essential.
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