Platform Comparison
TicketWave vs Shotgun
Shotgun is a community-driven ticketing platform popular in France and European electronic music scenes. TicketWave is a white-label platform that puts your brand first. Here is how they compare.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | TicketWave | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| White-label branding | Full (custom domain, logo, colours) | Partial (Shotgun branding present) |
| Custom domain | Yes (Professional+) | No |
| Audience ownership | You own all customer data | Shared (Shotgun community features) |
| Affiliate programme | Built-in with tiered commissions | No |
| Offline QR scanning | Yes, syncs automatically | No (requires internet connection) |
| Multi-language support | English, Spanish + more | French, English |
| Multi-currency | Yes, per-event | EUR primarily |
| Stripe Connect payouts | Direct to your bank (2-3 days) | Bank transfer (longer settlement) |
| Season passes / multi-event | Yes | No |
| Merch / product store | Yes | No |
| Embeddable widget | Yes, single line of code | Limited embed options |
| Social / community features | Not built-in (your brand focus) | Yes (social feed, friend tracking) |
| Promo codes | Yes, with tracking | Yes |
| Guest lists | Yes, with door management | Yes |
| Webhook / API integrations | RESTful API + webhooks + Zapier/Make | Limited API |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | TicketWave | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Free Events | Free | Free |
| Paid Events | From 3% commission, no monthly fee | Commission-based (typically 5-8%) |
| Payout Speed | 2-3 business days via Stripe | Variable settlement periods |
| Monthly Fee | None on Starter plan | None (commission only) |
| Hidden Costs | None. Transparent pricing. | Fees vary by region and event size |
Why Venues Switch from Shotgun to TicketWave
White-Label, Not Community-Label
Shotgun is built around its community platform — your events live inside Shotgun's ecosystem. TicketWave gives you a fully branded box office where your brand is the only one customers see.
Offline Scanning That Actually Works
Running events at warehouses, outdoor locations, or venues with poor signal? TicketWave's QR scanner works completely offline and syncs when you are back online. Shotgun requires a live internet connection.
Built-In Affiliate Programme
Turn promoters and street teams into tracked sales channels with tiered commissions. Shotgun has no native affiliate or referral system for promoters.
Global, Not Euro-Centric
Shotgun is strongest in France and Western Europe. TicketWave supports multi-currency, multi-language, and works for venues worldwide — from Ibiza to Miami to Mykonos.
Deeper Integrations
Connect TicketWave to WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Webflow, Zapier, Make.com, and more. Shotgun has limited third-party integration options.
Faster, Transparent Payouts
Stripe Connect means your money reaches your bank in 2-3 days with complete transparency. No waiting, no opaque settlement periods.
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