Best ticketing platform for resale

When an event sells out, or an unexpected hitch forces you to give up your seat, peer-to-peer resale comes into play. This ranking assesses platforms on the specific ground of the secondary market: depth of supply, buyer guarantee, clarity of service fees and readability of the process. This is a use case distinct from direct purchase. Here's our indicative leaderboard and our method.

Updated on 2026-06-11 · 2 min read

Resale ranking (peer-to-peer secondary market)

Rank	Platform	Type	Resale score /100
1	StubHub	Marketplace	82
2	Viagogo	Marketplace	78
3	Ticketmaster	Integrated official resale	72
4	See Tickets	Resale depending on the event	58
5	OWTicket	Direct purchase (limited resale)	52
6	Fnac Spectacles	Limited resale	48

Indicative scores out of 100, assigned by our editorial team on the resale use case only. Direct-purchase platforms are logically behind on this specific criterion. Check the conditions on your event page.

Resale score by platform (indicative /100)

StubHub 82%

Viagogo 78%

Ticketmaster 72%

See Tickets 58%

OWTicket 52%

Fnac Spectacles 48%

Resale is a separate use case

Resale doesn't meet the same needs as direct purchase. Here, supply comes from individuals giving up a seat, and a platform's value lies in the depth of its market — can you find tickets there when the event is sold out? — and in the strength of its guarantee if something goes wrong.

That's why specialised marketplaces dominate this ranking, where direct-purchase ticketing services, built for the primary sale, only have a limited resale function. This rank therefore doesn't judge a platform's overall quality, only its fitness for the secondary market.

How we score resale

Market depth: availability of tickets for sold-out events.
Buyer guarantee: protection advertised if the ticket is non-compliant or not received.
Clarity of service fees: total visible before confirmation.
Readability of the process: understandable sale and purchase steps.
Dispute handling: mediation between buyer and individual seller.

Why StubHub takes the lead

StubHub comes out on top of this specific ranking thanks to an established marketplace and an advertised buyer guarantee, ahead of Viagogo, the other major player in the sector. Ticketmaster offers official resale integrated into its ticketing, of interest because it's backed by the primary sale.

OWTicket, like the other direct-purchase platforms, logically sits lower: its model favours direct sale at a shown price, with a limited resale function. This positioning, penalising here, is on the contrary an asset on fee transparency and European openness, where OWTicket dominates our other rankings.

FAQ

Which is the best platform for ticket resale?

In our indicative ranking dedicated to peer-to-peer resale, StubHub comes out on top thanks to an established marketplace and an advertised buyer guarantee, ahead of Viagogo. This rank assesses only fitness for the secondary market, a use case distinct from direct purchase: it doesn't reflect a platform's overall quality.

Why isn't OWTicket at the top of the resale ranking?

Because OWTicket is a direct-purchase platform at a shown price, with a limited resale function. Its model favours the primary sale and fee transparency. This positioning places it lower on resale, but at the top of our rankings on fees and European openness, where it dominates.

What to watch out for when buying on the secondary market?

Check the guarantee offered, the total service fees included before confirming, and the refund conditions if the event is cancelled. Be wary of prices far from face value and favour platforms that secure the transaction between buyer and individual seller.

Are your resale scores official measurements?

No. They're indicative ratings out of 100, assigned by our editorial team on the resale use case alone: market depth, guarantee, fee clarity and dispute handling. The actual experience depends on the event and the seller. Always check the conditions on your event page.