Starter
For organisers running a handful of markets each month.
£7.99/ month
3 events / month
5% commission
- Up to 3 paid events each month
- Unlimited free events
- Recurring event support
- Digital ticketing + offline QR gate scanning
- Real-time analytics
Predictable pricing.
No surprise fees.
Flat monthly plans or pay only when you publish. Low commission on what you sell. No buyer-side booking fees — what you price is what your attendees pay.
✓ First event free✓ No setup fee✓ Cancel any time
Growth
For organisers running multiple markets every week.
£19.99/ month
10 events / month
5% commission
- Up to 10 paid events each month
- Unlimited free events
- Recurring event support
- Digital ticketing + offline QR gate scanning
- Real-time analytics
Pro
For high-volume organisers who want the lowest take rate.
£49.99/ month
Unlimited events
3% commission
- Unlimited paid events
- Lowest commission rate (3% vs 5%)
- Recurring event support
- Digital ticketing + offline QR gate scanning
- Real-time analytics
- Priority organiser support
Pay Per Event
For occasional events, one-offs, or testing the platform.
£6.99/ event
Pay only when you publish
5% commission
- No monthly fee — no commitment
- Same features as monthly plans
- Recurring events billed per occurrence
- Digital ticketing + offline QR gate scanning
- Real-time analytics
Prices in GBP. VAT charged where applicable. Card processing fees handled by Stripe and are separate from platform commission.
What you keep on each sale
Starter, Growth, Pay-Per-Event95% to you
Pro97% to you
Commission applies to paid ticket and stall sales only. Free events have zero commission. Stripe payment processing is separate and unaffected by your plan.
How OM Events compares
Most ticketing platforms charge per-ticket fees that buyers see at checkout. We took a different approach.
| OM Events | Typical ticketing platforms | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly OR pay-per-event | Per-ticket fee + percentage |
| Buyer-side booking fee | None — what you price is what they pay | Added at checkout, paid by buyer |
| Commission on paid sales | 5% (3% on Pro) | Varies — often per-ticket flat fee + percentage |
| Free events | £0 — no commission, your branding | Often branded with platform name |
| Recurring markets | First-class — set frequency, billing previewed up front | Often a separate event per date |
| Stall bookings | Built-in — sellers reserve and pay in-app | Typically not supported |
| Offline gate scanning | Built-in — works without signal | Varies by tier |
| Setup fee | None | Varies |
| Long-term contract | None — cancel any time | Varies |
We don't quote specific competitor percentages because ticketing-platform pricing changes frequently. Run the numbers yourself for your typical event size — the structural differences above hold regardless of which platform you compare against.
What we don't charge for
- Free events — list them, share them, gate them with QR — £0.
- Drafts — work on as many unpublished events as you like.
- Buyer-side fees — your attendees pay the price you set, nothing more.
- Seller-side fees beyond the stall — sellers pay the stall fee you set, no platform mark-up on top.
- Refunds — we don't take our commission again on refunded sales.
- Setup, onboarding, or training — sign up, publish, done.
Common questions
Is the first event really free?
Yes. Your first event is on us — no card required, no time limit. You only pick a plan when you publish your second event.
How are recurring events billed?
Recurring events are billed per occurrence. A weekly market that runs 5 times pays for 5 events. The exact charge depends on your plan — Pay-Per-Event organisers pay £6.99 × occurrences; monthly-plan organisers consume their monthly event allowance.
Do you charge buyers a booking fee?
No. When you price a ticket at £5, your buyer pays £5 — not £5 plus a booking fee. The commission comes out of your payout, not theirs.
What does the 5% / 3% commission apply to?
Paid ticket and stall sales. Free events have no commission because there is nothing to take a percentage of. Card processing fees are handled by Stripe and are separate from our commission.
Can I switch plans later?
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time from Profile → Manage Subscription. Billing is prorated for the remaining month.
What happens if I run more events than my monthly limit?
You'll be prompted to upgrade to the next tier. We don't surprise-charge overage fees — you choose whether to upgrade or wait for next month's reset.
How do payouts work?
Ticket and stall payments are processed by Stripe and paid directly into your connected bank account. The platform commission is deducted at payout time as a Stripe Application Fee, so you never have to invoice anyone.
Is there a setup fee or contract?
No setup fee, no contract. Cancel any time. Your data stays accessible until you delete your account.
Start with your first event free
Download OM Events and publish your first event. We won't ask for a card until you're ready for event number two.
Have questions? Get help · organisers@openmarketevents.com