Akme vs Out4

A media/social media platform that accesses a global audience for any performance, live stream or content drop. Akme enriches live and recorded streamed experiences by directly involving remote attendees with in-venue followers and the performance itself. Akme is based on findings of social psychology that show enjoyment of an experience is buoyed by increasing an audience member’s sense of involvement with an event, and the security they derive by belonging to a group and cause with which they identify. Easy to use by event hosts and remote audiences, Akme works across the spectrum of event production sophistication to generate excitement for a performance by engaging ticketed attendees and creating a more immersive experience than a standalone stream. How Akme works: Alerted to an upcoming show by a band or venue they follow, fans purchase virtual tickets through Akme and, in doing so, become members of the group of all remote attendees. This enables on-line interaction in the lead-up to the event, during it, and after. Physical attendees also buy the Akme virtual ticket to participate in the action and join in the fun. Friendships form as people post and comment, and artists stoke interest by adding their own content to the event forum. The event itself can be a content drop or livestreamed on Akme using Vimeo-powered tech where event engagement generates actionable data and key marketing insights. Akme takes you there.

out4 is the event discovery and ticketing platform built for music lovers, nightlife enthusiasts, and event promoters who are tired of paying outrageous service fees. DISCOVER EVENTS YOU'LL ACTUALLY LOVE Browse events by genre, category, city, district, or venue. Whether you're into house, hip-hop, techno, jazz, or anything in between — find what's happening near you tonight or next month. Filter by music genre, event type, region, or specific venue to zero in on exactly what you're looking for. ZERO SERVICE FEES out4 charges absolutely nothing. No platform fee, no service fee, no cut of your sales — zero. The only cost is Stripe's standard payment processing (2.9% + $0.30), and that's not us — that's the payment network. Compare that to other ticketing platforms that take 10%+ of every sale. Every dollar of your ticket price stays where it belongs. SECURE E-TICKETS WITH ROTATING QR CODES Every ticket features a tamper-proof QR code that rotates every 30 seconds using HMAC-SHA256 encryption. Screenshots don't work. Counterfeits don't work. Your ticket is yours and yours alone. PROMOTER TOOLS THAT ACTUALLY HELP Create and publish events in minutes. Set up multiple ticket tiers — early bird, general admission, VIP — with full control over pricing and capacity. Track real-time sales analytics, manage your attendee list, and export CSV reports. Choose whether you absorb Stripe's processing fee or pass it to the buyer. REAL-TIME CHECK-IN Scan attendee QR codes at the door with built-in validation. See live check-in counts and monitor door flow in real time. No extra hardware or third-party scanner apps needed. FREE AND PAID EVENTS Hosting a free community event? No problem — completely free, no fees at all. Selling tickets? out4 still charges nothing. The only cost is Stripe's payment processing, which the promoter can absorb or pass through. DARK MODE Easy on the eyes for late-night browsing and at-the-venue use. out4 looks great in the dark — just like you. KEY FEATURES - Event discovery by genre, category, location, and venue - E-tickets with secure rotating QR codes - Zero platform fees — just payment processing - Promoter dashboard with sales analytics - Real-time QR code scanning for check-in - Attendee management and CSV export - Multiple ticket tiers per event - Free event support with no fees - Dark mode throughout Stop overpaying for tickets. Start going out more.