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Ticket seller fee comparison
This page summarizes estimated seller fees across major ticket resale marketplaces, based on publicly available information. It's a starting point to understand how much each site might keep when your tickets sell.
Important: these numbers are not official fee quotes. Marketplaces can change fees at any time, and they often vary by event and ticket type. Always double-check the payout preview on the marketplace before you list.
Quick seller fee comparison
Here's a high-level look at how seller fees compare. Use this alongside the ticket resale payout calculator to translate these fee ranges into actual dollars for your tickets.
| Marketplace | Approx. seller fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| StubHub | Often around 15% (varies) | Uses variable fees based on event, demand, and price. Historically cited near 15% in some public comparisons, but the exact fee can change. |
| SeatGeek | Around 20% seller fee (estimate) | Some public sources describe SeatGeek as charging about 20% on the seller side. Actual fees depend on the event and listing. |
| Vivid Seats | Around 10% seller fee (estimate) | Frequently reported as charging ~10% commission to sellers, plus the platform earns separate buyer fees. |
| Ticketmaster Resale | Varies by event and contract | Fees can be dynamic and depend on the event agreement. Some listings have different structures than standard fan-to-fan resale. |
| TickPick | Often around 15% seller fee (estimate) | Known for no buyer fees on many listings; instead, the economics shift more to the seller side through commissions. |
Sources include official help articles and third-party fee breakdowns available as of 2026. Neon Seats is not affiliated with these marketplaces, and this is not financial advice.
Why seller fees matter so much
Seller fees usually come straight out of your list price. If you list a ticket for $200 and the seller fee is 15%, you only take home $170 before taxes. On some marketplaces, buyers also pay separate fees on top of your list price, which can affect how much demand there is at a given price point.
Two marketplaces with the same list price can deliver very different outcomes for you as a seller. That's why it's helpful to compare not just what buyers see, but what you actually receive after all fees.
Turn fee ranges into real payouts
Fee percentages are helpful, but most sellers just want to know: “If my tickets sell for X, how much do I actually get?”
That's exactly what the ticket resale payout calculator is designed to show. Enter your expected sale price and see estimated take-home payouts across marketplaces side by side.
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Ticket seller fee FAQ
What percentage do ticket resale sites usually take from sellers?
On major marketplaces, seller fees often fall somewhere in the 10–20% range, but they can vary by site, event, and ticket type. Some platforms lean closer to 10%, others closer to 20%, and a few use fully dynamic fees that change with demand. That's why it's important to look at the actual payout preview — or use a calculator — instead of assuming every site takes the same cut.
Why do different marketplaces charge different seller fees?
Each marketplace has its own economics: some rely more on seller fees, others on buyer fees, and some split the difference. Differences in brand, audience size, guarantees, and marketing spend all affect how much they feel they can charge. There's no single “right” fee — only what makes sense for you given your expected sale price and how quickly you need the tickets to sell.
How can I estimate my take-home payout before listing?
The most reliable way is to plug your numbers into a calculator. Take your expected sale price and apply the marketplace's seller fee percentage, if they publish it. For sites that don't publish a clear percentage, you can use an estimated range and see how sensitive your payout is to changes. The ticket resale payout calculator does this math for you across multiple marketplaces at once.
Are seller fees the same for every event?
Not necessarily. Some platforms use flat percentages, but many adjust fees based on the event, venue, time to event, and other factors. That means the fee for a high-demand playoff game might be different from a regular season matchup in the same building. Always confirm the fee for the specific event you're selling.