TickPick vs Gametime vs Ticketmaster
Three different answers to the fee problem: TickPick removes the buyer fee, Gametime bundles it into an all-in price that falls near event time, and Ticketmaster adds its fees on top of face value but is the only one of the three selling tickets at the original price.
*Buyer fees are third-party estimates and float with demand. Facts current as of 2026.
The key difference
When each is cheapest. Ticketmaster wins at on-sale while face-value inventory lasts. TickPick wins on identical resale listings because nothing is added to the price. Gametime wins in the last 48 hours when resellers cut prices to move inventory.
Which should you use?
If tickets are still on sale at Ticketmaster, buy there. If not, TickPick for the lowest total on the seats you want, and Gametime if the event is tomorrow. Tixplorer shows all three side by side for any event, which settles it faster than checking each.
See which is cheaper for your event
Prices move by the hour and the cheapest site changes per event. Tixplorer compares live prices across TickPick, Gametime, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster and other trusted marketplaces so you see the lowest total in one search.
TickPick vs Gametime vs Ticketmaster: FAQs
Which is cheapest: TickPick, Gametime or Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster at on-sale for face value; TickPick for identical resale listings because it adds no buyer fee; Gametime in the final day or two as prices fall. Compare the all-in total for your section for any specific event.
Is TickPick better than Ticketmaster?
For resale, TickPick's totals are usually lower because it charges no buyer fee while Ticketmaster stacks service, facility and order fees. For primary on-sale tickets, only Ticketmaster has them, so it is better by default until they sell out.