The short version
- Choose Bloom for the lowest flat fee with no prepayment, a Canadian team, built-in tools that bring guests back, and door sales on your phone.
- Choose Ticket Tailor if you sell high volume and are happy to buy credits up front, or you need to sell outside Canada.
Pricing
| Bloom | Ticket Tailor | |
|---|---|---|
| Per paid ticket, no commitment | $0.75 | $1.00 CAD |
| Per paid ticket, prepaid | No prepaid plan; always $0.75 | Cheaper with credit packs, down to about $0.40 at the largest volumes |
| Free tickets | Always free | Up to 5,000 a year free |
| Charity / nonprofit pricing | 20% rebate ($0.60 effective) | 50% off ($0.50 on pay-as-you-go) |
| Card processing | Stripe, about 2.9% + $0.30 per order | Your own Stripe, Square or PayPal |
| Monthly fee | None | None (white label is a paid add-on) |
From each platform's published pricing, October 2026. Tax on platform fees is extra on both.
Because both fees are flat, the gap doesn't change with your ticket price. On 1,000 paid tickets a year, Bloom costs $750 in platform fees and Ticket Tailor's pay-as-you-go costs $1,000. Ticket Tailor's credits close that gap, but you're paying for tickets before you've sold them, and that money is tied up if an event underperforms.
Features
| Feature | Bloom | Ticket Tailor |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple ticket types, promo codes, custom questions | Included | Included |
| Reserved seating charts | Not available | Available |
| Remove platform branding | Bloom's logo isn't on your event page | Paid monthly white-label add-on |
| Local discovery | Free LampPost listings in supported cities | No marketplace |
Based on each platform's public feature and pricing pages, October 2026.
Bloom also includes followers (buyers opt in at checkout and are emailed when you publish your next event), abandoned checkout reminder emails, and Tap to Pay door sales on iPhone and Android, all at the same $0.75.
Where Bloom is the better fit
- You don't want to prepay. $0.75 is the price from your first ticket, with no packs to buy.
- You run recurring events. Buyers can follow you at checkout and Bloom emails them when your next event goes live. See building a following.
- You sell at the door. Tap to Pay turns your phone into a card reader. See selling tickets at the door.
- You want Canadian support on Canadian hours, and a platform built around GST/HST.
Where Ticket Tailor is the better fit
- You sell thousands of tickets a year and can buy large credit packs up front.
- You need reserved seating.
- You run events outside Canada or want PayPal or Square as your processor.
Bottom line
For most Canadian organizers selling a few hundred to a few thousand tickets a year, Bloom is cheaper without any commitment and does more to fill your next event. If you're high volume, comfortable prepaying, or need seating, Ticket Tailor's credits are worth a look.
Comparing more options? See Eventbrite alternatives in Canada or why flat-fee ticketing suits small events.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bloom cheaper than Ticket Tailor?
On pay-as-you-go, yes. Bloom is $0.75 per paid ticket and Ticket Tailor is $1.00 CAD per ticket. Ticket Tailor gets cheaper than Bloom only if you prepay for larger credit packs, which can bring it down to about $0.40 per ticket at the highest volumes.
Do both platforms charge card processing on top?
Yes. Bloom processes payments through Stripe at about 2.9% + $0.30 per order. Ticket Tailor connects to your own Stripe, Square or PayPal account, so you pay that processor's rates, which are similar for Stripe.
Are free tickets free on both?
Yes. Free events are always free on Bloom. Ticket Tailor gives up to 5,000 free tickets a year at no charge.
Is Ticket Tailor a Canadian company?
No. Ticket Tailor is based in the UK and serves organizers worldwide, including in Canada. Bloom is Canadian and only available to Canadian organizers.
Which is better for charities?
Both offer a discount. Ticket Tailor gives registered charities 50% off its fees, which is $0.50 on pay-as-you-go. Bloom gives registered nonprofits a 20% rebate, which works out to $0.60 per ticket, and adds tools for bringing past donors and guests back.
Sell your next event on Bloom
$0.75 per ticket, no monthly fees, and every feature included. Free events are free.
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