# Universe pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $0 (free)/mo (Free Events). Among the 6 event ticketing we track it is the cheapest; median entry $0/mo.
**Domain:** universe.com
**Free tier:** Yes
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** GraphQL API, Webhooks, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Mailchimp, Zapier, Ticketmaster (Pro only)
**Best for:** Venues and attractions managing timed-entry experiences; Nightclubs and entertainment venues; Independent organizers wanting no monthly fee; Established organizers needing Ticketmaster distribution (Pro)

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free Events | $0 | — | flat | Zero service fees for events with free tickets. No setup costs or termination fees. | universe.com |
| Starter | Quote-only | — | custom | No monthly fee. 2% + $0.59 per ticket sold (excludes VAT and payment processing). Targeted at independent organizers. Core dashboard, payouts, custom checkout questions, email support, real-time analytics, unlimited ticket types. | universe.com |
| Standard | Quote-only | — | custom | No monthly fee. Same 2% + $0.59 per ticket rate as Starter. Adds cardholder presales, priority email support, payment plans, tiered ticketing. Targeted at growing brands. | universe.com |
| Pro | Quote-only | — | custom | Custom pricing / a la carte plan. Contact sales required. Adds dynamic pricing, custom badges, event marketing, RFID access control. Targeted at established organizers. | universe.com |

**Key features:** Timed-entry scheduling with bulk editing across timeslots; Inventory control per ticket type and timeslot; Dynamic pricing by timeslot (Pro); QR-coded digital tickets via email or digital wallets; Self-service buyer date/time changes and ticket transfers; BoxOffice app for door sales (all tiers); Payment plans for attendees (Standard/Pro); Tiered ticketing (Standard/Pro); Presale with cardholder access controls (Standard/Pro); Nonprofit/charity discounted rates available; Partner affiliate sales channels included.

**Plan limits:** 2% + $0.59 per ticket on Starter and Standard (no monthly fee); Dynamic pricing only on Pro (custom pricing); RFID access control only on Pro; Ticketmaster distribution only on Pro; Dedicated account manager only on Pro.

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: https://www.universe.com/pricing (official pricing page, accessed 2026-06-14)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/event-ticketing/universe/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Universe's entry plan was $0 (free)/mo as of 2026-06-14 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/event-ticketing/universe/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl