Ticket Primary Websites - Platforms Comparison
Ticket Release Methods & Queue Types Explained
Release Method:
Scheduled on-sale dates (advance notice)
Flash sales & instant releases
Presale access for members/fans
Multiple on-sale waves
Queue Type:
Virtual waiting room (before sale)
Browser-based queue
High-traffic congestion typical
Best For: Major events, large inventory, multi-wave releases
Release Method:
Pre-announced on-sale times
Immediate drops for select events
Member presales available
Limited to partner venues
Queue Type:
Queue.it powered (dynamic queue system)
Real-time position updates
Moderate congestion
Pass links ✅
Best For: Mid-size to large events, smoother queue experience
Release Method:
Fixed on-sale dates/times
Early bird pricing common
Presale phases for different fan tiers
European focus with global events
Queue Type:
Custom Eventim queue system
Generally less congested than Ticketmaster
Dynamic capacity allocation
Pass links ✅
Best For: European events, festival tickets, early pricing access
Release Method:
Aggregated from multiple primary vendors
Not a primary seller (resale marketplace)
Shows inventory from ticketing partners
No direct presales
Queue Type:
Queue varies by source
Less congestion (smaller platform)
Competitive advantage in finding inventory
Best For: Comparing prices, finding cheaper tickets, alternative sourcing
Release Method:
Scheduled on-sale times
Presale waves for fans/members
Early access for loyalty programs
Festival & touring shows focus
Queue Type:
Queue.it powered (dynamic queue) + IP Binded
Mid-level congestion
Fair queuing system
Pass links ✅
Best For: UK/European touring shows, festivals, mid-size events
Quick Comparison
Ticketmaster
Scheduled waves
Virtual waiting room
IT and FR
AXS Events
Announced drops
Queue.it
Effective
Eventim
Fixed dates
Queue.it
Effective
SeatGeek
US events most likely
Source-dependent
Varies
Seetickets / G&T
Scheduled sales
Queue.it + IP Binded
Effective
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