Sell Event Tickets Online in Africa — Start in Minutes
SoldOutAfrica is event ticketing software built for African organizers. Create an event, add ticket types, and start selling with M-Pesa, mobile money, and card — no setup fee, transparent per-ticket pricing, and fast local payouts.
Trusted for high-volume events
Organizers have sold 5,000+ tickets in 48 hours on SoldOutAfrica, with M-Pesa handling the payment volume reliably.
How SoldOutAfrica compares
| Feature | SoldOutAfrica | Eventbrite | Pesapal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours–days | 1–2 days |
| M-Pesa & mobile money | Built-in | Limited | Yes (Kenya) |
| Payout speed | Fast, local | Slower for Africa | Varies |
| Pricing transparency | Flat per-ticket, no monthly fee | Higher fees + FX | Per-transaction |
| Local support | Yes | Limited | Kenya-focused |
Built around M-Pesa & mobile money
Attendees pay the way they already do. SoldOutAfrica supports M-Pesa and mobile money across African markets, plus card — so you capture every sale instead of losing buyers at checkout. See our guide to mobile money ticketing.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I sell event tickets online in Africa?
- Create an event on SoldOutAfrica, add your ticket types and prices, and share your event link. Attendees pay with M-Pesa, mobile money, or card, and you can go live in minutes with no setup fee.
- How much does event ticketing software cost?
- SoldOutAfrica charges a transparent per-ticket fee with no monthly subscription and no setup cost. You only pay when you sell, so there is no upfront risk for organizers.
- Can I accept M-Pesa and mobile money for tickets?
- Yes. SoldOutAfrica supports M-Pesa and mobile money across multiple African markets, plus card payments, so attendees can pay the way they already do.
- Is SoldOutAfrica a good Eventbrite or Pesapal alternative?
- For African organizers, yes. SoldOutAfrica is built around mobile money and M-Pesa, fast payouts, transparent local pricing, and local support — areas where global tools like Eventbrite are weaker in Africa.
- How fast can I start selling tickets?
- Most organizers create their first event and start selling the same day. There is no lengthy onboarding — sign up, create your event, and publish.