Our story
We built the marketplace we wanted to use.
FreelySeat started from frustration. We watched friends pay $180 for a $100 ticket, saw sellers walk away with $70 after “fees,” and knew there had to be a better way.
The problem with ticketing
Every major ticketing platform takes between 20-30% in fees. They call them service fees, facility fees, delivery fees, but it's all the same thing. Money that goes to the platform, not the seller.
Buyers pay more than they should. Sellers receive less than they deserve. And the platforms pocket the difference while doing nothing that a small processing fee wouldn't cover.
Our model
Buyers pay nothing. Not a processing fee, not a service fee, not a “booking” fee. The price on the listing is the price charged. Sellers pay a 10% processing fee, and that covers everything including card processing. It's how we keep the lights on, and it's a fraction of the 20-30% the big platforms skim off both sides. No revenue empire built on top of your ticket sales.
Our principles
Transparency
Every price shown is every price you pay. No reveals at checkout.
Fairness
Sellers set prices. We charge sellers a 10% processing fee and never mark up the buyer's price.
Security
Buyer protection, verified sellers, direct transfers. No shortcuts on safety.
Simplicity
Buying or selling a ticket should take minutes, not an afternoon.
Join the marketplace
Buy tickets with no fees. Sell tickets for what they're worth.