5,000+ organizers trust Hi.Events

Switch from Skiddle.
Keep your profit.

Hi.Events charges 1.25% + $0.60 per paid ticket. Skiddle charges 10% + 27p. You get promo codes, guest lists and QR check-in, and you're paid as tickets sell through your own Stripe account instead of waiting for the Tuesday remittance run.

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Selling 250 tickets at $30? You'd keep $282 more than on Skiddle.

§ 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 + card processing$536
Skiddle · 10% + 27p, card processing included$818
Extra money you keep$282on 250 tickets at $30 each, vs. SkiddleStart selling for free →

Illustrative. Skiddle's fee includes card processing and ours does not, so the Hi.Events figure adds Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket to compare like for like. Self-hosted Hi.Events has no platform fees.

§ 03 · Compared

Hi.Events vs Skiddle

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

FeatureSkiddleHi.Events
Platform fee per paid ticket10% + 27p1.25% + $0.60
Card processingIncluded in the feeStripe's standard rate, on top
When you're paidAfter the event, twice-weekly remittanceAs tickets sell
Minimum payout£50None
Payment processorSkiddleYour own Stripe account
Your attendee list stays privateNo Yes
Your branding at checkoutSkiddle branded Yes
Promo codes and capacity limits Yes Yes
QR check-in appRapidScan Yes
Rep and affiliate network YesNo
Ticket resale and refund protectionRe:Sell and Cool OffNo
Listed in a consumer marketplace YesNo
Open sourceNo Yes
§ 04 · FAQ

Before you switch

How do the fees compare?
Skiddle charges 10% of the ticket price plus 27p, with a £1 minimum per ticket. Hi.Events charges 1.25% + 45p in the UK and 1.25% + €0.50 in Ireland and the EU. Skiddle's fee covers card processing and VAT, while on Hi.Events you pay Stripe's card rate (1.5% + 20p on UK cards) separately. Counting that, a £20 ticket costs £2.27 on Skiddle against £1.20. Both platforms let you pass the fee to buyers or absorb it.See pricing →Skiddle fees explained →
When do I get paid?
You connect your own Stripe account and card payments settle into it directly as tickets sell. Skiddle holds ticket money until after the event and pays out on its Tuesday and Thursday remittance runs, with a £50 minimum. With Hi.Events there is nothing to wait for, so deposits and DJ fees are covered before the night.Connecting Stripe →
Can I move my events over from Skiddle?
Yes. Recreating an event takes a few minutes, then you point your links at the new page. Existing orders stay on Skiddle while new sales run through Hi.Events.
Does Hi.Events have a rep network like Skiddle?
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.