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TicketHarmony vs GoFan: Which should run your regular season?
Use the provider your state requires for playoffs. The rest of the year, keep 100% of face value, lower fan fees in many cases, and put money back into your program with TicketHarmony.
TicketHarmony vs GoFan: Real-World Comparison
Feature & Pricing Comparison
| TicketHarmony® | GoFan | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular-season usage | Full control of events, pricing, fees, data & branding; program keeps 100% of face value. | Widely used; policies and fee handling vary by district/school and agreement. |
| Playoff usage | Follow association rules; use TicketHarmony when allowed. | Often designated by state associations for postseason rounds. |
| Use your phone for entry | Secure mobile tickets with lightning QR scanning and live dashboards. | Supports phone-based entry for simple access. |
| Faster checkout / saved payment | Stripe-powered checkout; supports Link by Stripe* for one-tap payment where enabled. | Offers saved-payment style checkout for faster purchases. |
| Share / transfer tickets | Send tickets to friends/family; each ticket keeps its own scan history. | Supports ticket sharing or forwarding to others. |
| Favorite your school | Follow schools/programs; email updates built-in. SMS/voice/push via Mass Communications plans. | Allows fans to follow a school to “stay in the loop.” |
| Platform fees | $0.50 per paid ticket (buyer-paid) + Stripe (2.9% + $0.30/trx). Our 50/50 Giveback donates $0.25 per paid ticket back to your program. | Fan-paid fees are common; specifics vary by policy and contract—check with your school/provider. |
| Payouts | Fast via Stripe Connect or Manual Paper Checks. | Provider-managed; details vary. |
| Reserved seating | Assigned seating workflows when you need them. | Supported; implementation/config varies. |
| Season tickets | Native season-pass logic with per-event scan logs. | Typically supported; details vary. |
| Concessions & merch | Simple POS tied to the same Stripe payouts; QR-to-pay convenience. | Options can vary by partner ecosystem. |
| Messaging add-ons | Email receipts included. Mass email/SMS/voice/push available via plans. | May require separate tools or add-ons. |
| Data access | Full access to orders, tickets, and reporting. | Export options vary. |
| Hands-on support | Real humans with school/district experience. | High-scale support; experience varies. |
*Link by Stripe availability depends on district/booster configuration.
“GoFan” is a trademark of its owner; referenced here for comparison only. TicketHarmony is not affiliated with or endorsed by GoFan.
Small-Town Friday. Big-Time $300.
Small-town Friday night—rural road game. Not a sellout, about 1,200 online tickets. With TicketHarmony’s 50/50 Giveback (we share half of our platform fee), that’s $0.25 back per paid ticket—roughly $300 straight to the program that night. Bus fuel, mouthguards, drumheads—without raising ticket prices a penny. Use your state’s mandated provider for playoffs; use TicketHarmony the rest of the season to keep more and give more.
Partnership, not just processing
We’re intentionally not the biggest—we’re focused on being the most partner-driven. Families still pay at checkout, your books stay clean, and your program sees money flow right back in.
Mirror my next eventWhat would your game have earned?
Excludes free tickets and concessions/merch.
Our stance: We’re not chasing “largest.” We’re intentional about being the most partner-driven—predictable fees, transparent reporting, and dollars flowing back into programs. Comparable functionality, often lower or comparable fees, and support that knows K-12. We measure success in uniforms ordered, instruments repaired, and buses fueled—not vanity metrics.
50/50 Giveback
We donate 50% of our platform ticketing fee right back to your program—partnership over pure profit.
Concessions & merch not included.
We Invest in You
Your success funds your season. Our giveback model turns fees into uniforms, instruments, and bus fuel—not corporate overhead.
Fast, Direct Payouts
Stripe Connect routes funds directly to your school or booster—we never hold your money. Night-of reporting keeps books clean.
Keep 100% of Face Value
Buyer-paid convenience/processing keeps your revenue whole. Your ticket price stays your ticket revenue.
Mobile-First Entry
Secure QR tickets, fast scans, and live dashboards keep lines moving and gate data accurate.
Faster Checkout with Link*
Stripe checkout supports Link for one-tap payment where enabled—fast, familiar, and secure.
*Availability depends on district/booster configuration.
Share & Transfer
Send tickets to friends/family in a couple taps; each ticket maintains its own scan history.
Follow Your School
Families can favorite schools/programs and receive email updates; add SMS/voice/push with Mass Communications.
Cash at Gate
Many states still require cash acceptance. Run blended gates—take cash on-site alongside digital tickets—and use doorlists to mark cash entries for accurate headcount.
Concessions & Merch
Sell snacks and spirit wear with the same Stripe account. Fans pay in seconds from a QR code; Link (where enabled) feels one-tap.
Payouts flow with your ticket revenue—one ledger, fewer headaches.
FAQ
Can fans use their phones for entry?
Yes. TicketHarmony issues secure mobile tickets with QR codes and live check-in dashboards for quick entry.
Is checkout fast like “Link”?
Yes. Our Stripe checkout supports Link by Stripe where enabled by your district/booster, so fans can pay in a tap.
Can we share/transfer tickets?
Absolutely—send tickets to friends or family via text/email. Each ticket keeps its own scan history for clean gate data.
Can families “favorite” a school?
Yes. Fans can follow schools/programs. Email updates are built-in; SMS/voice/push are available with our Mass Communications plans.
Do you track player stats?
No—TicketHarmony focuses on ticketing, check-in, payouts, and reporting. Stats/scores typically live in separate services.
How do we stay compliant for playoffs?
Use the provider your state association mandates for postseason rounds. For regular-season events and school-wide activities, TicketHarmony helps maximize revenue and control.
Can we still accept cash at the gate?
Where allowed by your district/state, yes. Run “blended gates” (cash + digital). Staff can mark cash entries in doorlists so headcount and reconciliation stay accurate.
Do you support concessions and merch?
Yes. Sell snacks and spirit wear using the same Stripe account as tickets. Fans can pay from a posted QR code; saved payment with Link (where enabled) feels one-tap. Payouts land in the same ledger for simpler books.
Are printed tickets or screenshots accepted?
That’s host/association policy. Many hosts require in-app or mobile QR only; others allow printed codes or screenshots. We recommend publishing your venue policy on each event to avoid surprises at the gate.
What happens if a game is canceled—do fans get refunds?
Refund workflows are controlled by the host. If an event is canceled in the system, eligible refunds are processed per the host’s policy. (For non-canceled events, most providers treat sales as final.)
Fans can’t find an event—what should they try?
Search by school/program name. For postseason, some associations list events on state pages. In TicketHarmony, fans can also search by organization or location and “follow” your program for alerts.
How do payouts work?
With Stripe Connect, revenue goes directly to your school/booster bank account—fast payouts, clear audit trail, and you keep 100% of face value (buyer pays convenience/processing).
What about Ticketmaster or StubHub?
Those platforms excel at pro/college venues and secondary-market resale. TicketHarmony is built for K-12 and local non-profits—typically lower fees for school events, simpler books, and tools schools actually use (reserved seating, doorlists, mass comms, concessions/merch).
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