The short answer
TickPick is the leading no-fee ticket site for sports, concerts, and theater. It charges sellers a commission but passes no fees on to buyers — what you see is what you pay. Gametime shows all-in pricing too, though fees are included in their listed prices rather than eliminated entirely.
TickPick: genuine no buyer fees
TickPick’s model is simple: sellers pay a 10% commission, buyers pay nothing on top of the listed price. This creates a more honest shopping experience and, in practice, lower total costs than fee-charging competitors.
Gametime: all-in pricing (fees included)
Gametime does not charge separate fees at checkout, but the fees are baked into the listed price. This is more transparent than StubHub’s checkout-surprise model, but it is not the same as TickPick’s genuinely zero buyer-fee approach. Gametime listed prices tend to run higher than TickPick’s pre-fee prices.
What about StubHub and Vivid Seats?
Both add fees at checkout. StubHub’s buyer fees typically run 10–25% of the ticket price; Vivid Seats is similar at 15–25%. These fees are revealed only when you reach the checkout page, making it hard to compare prices at a glance.
How to always pay the lowest total
- Search on TickPick first — no fees means the listed price is your total.
- Check the other platforms for inventory or pricing gaps.
- If you find a lower listed price elsewhere, click through to checkout to confirm the all-in total actually beats TickPick.
Bottom line
For a no-fee experience, TickPick is the clear winner. For all-in pricing transparency without a separate fee line, Gametime is a solid second. Always verify the final checkout total before buying anywhere.
