Tigsi vs other platforms

14 online ticketing and voting platforms for West and Central Africa compared: country coverage, payments, features and pricing.

Methodology: this comparison is based on publicly available information from official platform websites, updated 08/2026. “Not published” means data is not publicly disclosed. Displayed Tigsi rates are ceilings: commissions remain flexible depending on the event and partnership. Contact us to suggest a correction: contact@tigsi.net.

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.

Comparison FAQ

What is the best ticketing platform in West Africa?
It depends on your priorities: Tigsi for a full suite (ticketing + voting + donations + badges) with native Mobile Money and transparent pricing; Tikerama for a pan-African ticketing focus; Ticket.ci or Eventis for an Ivory Coast focus.
Which platform accepts Wave, Orange Money and MTN Mobile Money?
Tigsi accepts the 5 main Mobile Money operators (Orange Money, Moov Money, Wave, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money). KlicVote, Votium, Tikerama and TickeFa also accept several Mobile Money options.
Is there an Eventbrite alternative suited to Africa?
Yes. Eventbrite is poorly suited to Africa (no Mobile Money, high fees in foreign currency). Tigsi, Tikerama, Yala and TickeFa are African alternatives built for Mobile Money and CFA pricing.
What is the best platform for a paid Miss contest vote?
Tigsi and KlicVote specialize in Miss contests with paid Mobile Money votes. Tigsi offers live rankings, timestamped vote proof, and a vote commission capped at 25%, flexible depending on the event and partnership.
Do I need a monthly subscription to use Tigsi?
No. Tigsi has no monthly subscription. You only pay a commission on sales, capped at 12% per ticket and 25% per paid vote, and flexible depending on the event and partnership. If you don't sell, you pay nothing.
Does Tigsi cover Cameroon?
Yes. Tigsi covers Cameroon with MTN Mobile Money, Orange Money, bank cards and PayPal. The platform also covers UEMOA + CEMAC (14 countries).