Platform Comparison
TicketWave vs Resident Advisor
Resident Advisor is a music discovery platform with ticketing built in. TicketWave is a white-label ticketing platform where your brand comes first. Here is how they compare.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | TicketWave | Resident Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| White-label branding | Full (custom domain, logo, colours) | No (RA branding on everything) |
| Custom domain | Yes (Professional+) | No (ra.co/events/...) |
| Audience ownership | You own all customer data | RA owns the audience |
| Affiliate programme | Built-in with tiered commissions | No |
| Offline QR scanning | Yes, syncs automatically | RA app required |
| Multi-language support | English, Spanish + 5 more | English primarily |
| Multi-currency | Yes, per-event | Limited |
| Stripe Connect payouts | Direct, 2-3 days | RA payouts schedule |
| Season passes | Yes | No |
| Merch / product store | Yes | No |
| Guest lists | Yes, with door management | No |
| Promo codes | Yes, with tracking | Limited |
| Event discovery | Optional public listing | Yes (RA's core product) |
| Embeddable widget | Yes (any website) | RA embed only |
| WordPress plugin | Yes (official) | No |
| Webhook integrations | Yes, full event system | No |
| API access | RESTful API included | Limited / unofficial |
| Fee transparency | Clear commission, no surprises | Varies by market |
| Custom checkout questions | Yes | No |
| Group bookings | Yes, with discounts | No |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | TicketWave | Resident Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Free Events | Free | Free |
| Paid Events | From 3% commission, no monthly fee | Service fee on top of ticket price |
| Pro Features | Professional: EUR 29/mo, all features | No self-serve upgrade path |
| Who pays the fee? | You choose: absorb or pass to buyer | Buyer pays RA service fee |
| Payout speed | 2-3 business days via Stripe | Varies by market and arrangement |
Why venues move from Resident Advisor to TicketWave
Your Brand, Not RA's
On Resident Advisor, your event lives on ra.co with RA's branding, navigation, and competing events alongside yours. With TicketWave, your ticket page lives on your domain with your brand. Your customers never see our logo.
Keep Your Audience
RA is a discovery platform first. They build their audience using your events. When someone buys a ticket on RA, they become an RA user — not your customer. TicketWave gives you full ownership of every customer email and data point.
Lower, Simpler Fees
RA's fee structure varies by market and can include service fees, booking fees, and platform charges. TicketWave charges a clear commission starting at 3% with no hidden fees. You can even pass fees to the buyer.
Built-In Promoter Tracking
RA has no affiliate or promoter tracking system. TicketWave has a full affiliate programme with unique links, tiered commissions, and automated payout tracking for every promoter and PR rep.
Offline Scanning That Works
RA requires their app for scanning. TicketWave's scanner is a web-based PWA that works on any phone, even completely offline. Essential for venues and outdoor events with poor signal.
Faster Payouts
TicketWave pays directly to your Stripe-connected bank account in 2-3 business days. No platform holding your revenue. No waiting for settlement schedules.
When does Resident Advisor still make sense?
RA is genuinely great for discovery. If you are a new promoter with no audience and need RA's platform to get found by music fans, their discovery engine can be valuable.
But if you already have an audience — through social media, mailing lists, or word of mouth — you do not need RA's discovery. You need a platform that lets you own the relationship with your customers. That is where TicketWave comes in.
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