Is there a real price for a Concert Ticket? We Compared XP, SeatGeek, and StubHub
What’s the Real Price of a Concert Ticket? We Compared XP, SeatGeek, and StubHub
We ran a test.
We picked a real show: Dua Lipa at United Center in Chicago on Sept 5 and looked for the exact same tickets: Section 307, Row 17, two seats.
What we found confirmed what fans already feel: same exact seats = different prices.
🎟️ Same Seat, Different Price
XP
$210.00 per ticket
No fees
Total: $420.00
SeatGeek
$180.00 per ticket
$34.27 in fees per ticket
Total: $428.54
StubHub
$179.00 per ticket
Fees not shown until final step
Total with fees: $447.00
So... What’s the Real Price of a Ticket?
Here’s the truth: there isn’t one. Ticket prices aren’t fixed, they’re shaped by the market. What a fan is willing to pay, what a promoter / broker decides to charge, and how much inventory is available all shift the number up or down. It’s basic supply and demand, stretched from both sides. That’s why two platforms can list the exact same seat for two very different prices.
At XP, we can’t control it all, but we can decide to not overcharge you with fees.
Why XP Is Different
1. No Hidden Fees
Other platforms advertise one price, then add 20–30% in fees. XP shows you the all-in price from the moment you tap a seat.
2. No Pressure Tactics
StubHub gives you a countdown clock. SeatGeek flashes “Only 2 left.” XP does none of that. You decide when you're ready.
3. No Email Walls Just to See the Price
You shouldn’t have to give your email and phone number just to see the real price. With XP, you don’t. No forms. No bait. Just the truth.
Why This Matters
The fan experience should not be built on tricks. It should be built on trust.
XP exists because people are tired of hidden fees, surprise totals, and high-pressure checkouts. We’re a small team trying to build something better. A platform that:
Shows the total price up front
Backs every order with the XP Guarantee
Offers real human support
Helps fans go to more events without overpaying
TL;DR
XP shows you the real price up front
Other platforms bury fees or hide them until checkout
XP is pressure-free, transparent, and fan-first
Same seats. Lower stress. Often, lower total.