The Ticketmaster Alternative.
Buyers pay zero fees. Always.
Ticketmaster is under DOJ antitrust investigation for a reason. Their "convenience fees," "facility charges," and "order processing fees" add 20–30% to every ticket. FrankTix charges buyers $0 in fees — the price you see is the price you pay.
What Ticketmaster Actually Charges
Real example: $50 face-value concert ticket
Ticketmaster Receipt
That's 34.5% in fees added at checkout.
FrankTix Receipt
The price you see is the price you pay. Always.
Ticketmaster fee breakdown is an estimate based on reported average fees for a mid-tier venue event. Fees vary by venue and event. Source: DOJ v. Live Nation complaint, 2024.
Why the Ticketing Industry Is Broken
Ticketmaster controls ~70% of major US venue contracts
Live Nation and Ticketmaster's merger created a vertically integrated monopoly: they own venues, promotion companies, artist management, and ticketing. Competing platforms are effectively locked out of major concerts.
The DOJ sued Live Nation in 2024 for antitrust violations
The Department of Justice filed suit to break up Live Nation/Ticketmaster, citing illegal monopoly maintenance through coercive venue deals and retaliatory practices against promoters who use competing ticketing services.
The FTC now requires all-in pricing — Ticketmaster resisted it
The FTC's Junk Fees Rule (effective May 2025) requires ticket platforms to show all-in prices upfront. Ticketmaster only complied after being legally forced. FrankTix displayed all-in prices from day one.
FrankTix vs Ticketmaster
| Ticketmaster | FrankTix | |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer fees | 20–34% in combined fees | $0 |
| Fee transparency | Hidden until checkout | All-in price shown upfront |
| Organizer control | Locked to their platform | You own your data |
| Bot protection | Inconsistent | 10-layer anti-bot system |
| Transparent queue | No — black box | Yes — real-time position visible |
| Payout speed | 30+ days after event | Direct to your Stripe account |
| Small venue access | Requires long-term contracts | Any organizer, any event |
Who FrankTix Is Built For
Independent Music Venues
50–2,000 capacity clubs, theaters, and concert halls that don't want a long-term contract with a monopoly.
Festival Organizers
High-demand events need a transparent queue to prevent bots and scalpers from buying everything in seconds.
Artists & Promoters
Sell directly to fans without Ticketmaster taking a cut. Keep full control of your fan data and relationships.
Your fans deserve better than hidden fees.
FrankTix: the ticket price is the total price. No exceptions.