Tigsi vs other platforms
14 online ticketing and voting platforms for West and Central Africa compared: country coverage, payments, features and pricing.
Features
| Platform | Countries covered | Ticketing | Voting | Donations | Badges | Stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigsi Us Official website | 14 UEMOA & CEMAC countries | Yes | Yes (paid + community) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tikerama Official website | CI, GN, CM, SN, ML, BF, TG, BJ | Yes | Limited / No | No | No | No |
| Yala Official website | Pan-African (multi-country) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| KlicVote Official website | Mainly Ivory Coast | Yes | Yes (focus) | Yes | No | No |
| Evopolls Official website | 15+ markets (mainly anglophone: KE, TZ, UG, GH, NG…) | No (voting focus) | Yes (specialized) | No | No | No |
| Votium Official website | Francophone Africa | No | Yes (specialized) | No | No | No |
| Ticket.ci Official website | Ivory Coast | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Eventis Official website | Ivory Coast | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| TickeFa Official website | 8 West African countries | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| My Place Events Official website | Ivory Coast + Africa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Tikehub Official website | Africa (Benin notably) | Yes | Yes (paid) | Yes (fundraising) | No | No |
| Temba Official website | Burkina Faso + West Africa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Afrikattitude Official website | Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Eventbrite Official website | International (poor fit for Africa) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Payments and pricing
| Platform | Mobile payments | Cards | Cryptocurrency | PayPal | Subscription | Ticket commission | Vote commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigsi Us | Orange, Moov, Wave, MTN, Airtel | Visa, Mastercard | Yes | Yes | No | 12% max | 25% max (paid) |
| Tikerama | Yes (multi-operator) | Yes | No | Not published | No | Not published | n/a |
| Yala | Yes | Yes | No | Not published | Not published | Not published | n/a |
| KlicVote | Wave, Orange, MTN | Yes | No | Not published | No | Not published | Not published |
| Evopolls | Multi-channel (Mobile Money, USSD, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram) | Yes | No | Not published | Not published | n/a | Not published |
| Votium | Wave, Orange, MTN, Moov | Yes | No | Not published | Not published | n/a | Not published |
| Ticket.ci | Yes | Optional | No | No | No | Not published | n/a |
| Eventis | MTN, Orange, Wave | Yes | No | No | Not published | Not published | n/a |
| TickeFa | Orange, MTN, Wave, Moov (CinetPay) | Yes (CinetPay) | No | No | Not published | Not published | n/a |
| My Place Events | Yes | Yes | No | No | Not published | Not published | n/a |
| Tikehub | Yes | Yes | No | Not published | Not published | Not published | Variable (from 100 FCFA/vote) |
| Temba | Yes (Orange, Wave, others) | Yes | No | No | Not published | Not published | n/a |
| Afrikattitude | Orange Money, Moov Money, Wave | Not published | No | No | Not published | Not published | n/a |
| Eventbrite | No | Yes | No | Yes | No (but high fees) | High (approx. 3.7% + $1.79) | n/a |
Displayed Tigsi rates are maximums (12% per ticket, 25% per paid vote). Commissions remain flexible depending on the event and partnership — never above these ceilings. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Analysis by category
Best for multi-country geographic coverage
Tigsi covers 14 UEMOA & CEMAC countries. Tikerama and TickeFa are also pan-African. Yala offers multi-country coverage. Platforms like Ticket.ci, Eventis, KlicVote, My Place Events, Temba and Afrikattitude remain mainly single-country or tri-country.
Best for capped commissions, no subscription
Tigsi has no subscription. Displayed rates are ceilings (12% per ticket, 25% per paid vote): commissions remain flexible depending on the event (volume, country, services) and the partnership. Most competitors do not publish commissions publicly, making direct comparison difficult. Eventbrite remains expensive for Africa.
Best for online voting (beauty pageants, awards)
Tigsi, KlicVote, Evopolls (multi-channel SMS/USSD/WhatsApp — mainly anglophone), Votium and Tikehub are voting specialists. Tigsi combines voting + ticketing + donations on one platform, which few others offer.
Best for payment method diversity
Tigsi is the only platform in this comparison offering simultaneously Mobile Money (5 operators), Visa/Mastercard cards, PayPal AND crypto. Relevant for events with diaspora or international audiences.
Best for an all-in-one suite (ticketing + voting + donations + badges + stands)
Tigsi is unique in integrating all 5 modules. Tikehub combines 3 (ticketing + contests + fundraising). KlicVote covers ticketing + voting + donations. Others are single-service.