Ticket Primary Websites - Platforms Comparison

Ticket Release Methods & Queue Types Explained

1

Ticketmaster

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

2

AXS Events

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

3

Eventim (subdomains Ticketone.it, Oeticket.com, Ticketcorner.ch, FNAC Spectacles)

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

4

SeatGeek

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

5

Seetickets / Gigs and Tours

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

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Quick Comparison

Platform	Release Type	Queue System	AKARI Pass Links
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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Strategy Tips

• For On-Sales: Monitor Ticketmaster & AXS for major events

• For EU Events: Eventim offers an alternative to Ticketmaster

• For Queue Bypass: Use Akari Pass links on AXS, Eventim, Seetickets/G&T