TicketSpice allows you to sell tickets to virtual events and host the event experience directly on your event page. When setting up your Virtual Event, you can use a third‑party livestream or video platform to host and broadcast your event.

This article walks through the most common third-party livestream platforms used with TicketSpice, explains when each option works best, and links you to the appropriate help centers so you can dive deeper.

Compare Options

When setting up your virtual event, choosing the right streaming platform is an important step. Each platform offers different features and levels of access, so the best choice depends on how your event is structured and what experience you want to create for attendees. Below is an overview of common streaming options and when each works best.

Platform	Best For	Cost	Privacy Controls	Notes
Zoom	Interactive, professional events	Paid	Limited	Great for live interaction (Q&A, polls, breakout rooms)
Vimeo	Branded, private livestreams	Paid	Strong	Excellent privacy + player customization
Dacast	Secure, professional livestreams	Paid	Strong	Similar to Vimeo with domain‑level restrictions
Facebook Live	Free, wide reach	Free	Limited	Not ideal for private ticketed events
YouTube Live	Free, public broadcasts	Free	Very Limited	Not recommended for paid ticket access
TicketSpice Live	Free, private livestreams	Free	Strong	Allows you to host your event without a separate provider

Host an Event with Zoom

Zoom works especially well for meetings, workshops, panels, and webinars where attendee participation is a core part of the experience.

If you want to learn more about Zoom, click here to access Zoom's Help Center.

Zoom is a good option for you if…

You want to use the industry standard for professional online events
You want to highlight interaction with your attendees (Q&A, chat, polls, breakout rooms)
You’re looking for an affordable option with high attendee capacity

Note: You must have a separate Zoom account to use the platform. See Zoom's pricing page for details.

Host an Event with Vimeo

Vimeo is a leader in livestream video. They allow you to customize the video player, branding, and overall viewer experience. Most importantly for ticketed events, Vimeo offers robust privacy controls that allow you to restrict where your livestream can be viewed, making it ideal for embedding directly inside your TicketSpice virtual event.

If you want to learn more about Vimeo, click here to access Vimeo's Help Center.

Vimeo is a good option for you if...

Your event is private or requires strong security controls
You want to include chat as part of your event
You want a branded, polished livestream experience
You want reliable livestream performance

Note: A separate Vimeo account is needed to use this feature. See Vimeo's pricing page for details.

Host an Event with Dacast

Dacast is a solid provider for both livestream video and on‑demand content. Similar to Vimeo, Dacast allows full customization of the video player and branding. Most importantly for ticketed events, Dacast offers domain‑level restrictions (called Referrer Restrictions) that let you control exactly where your video can be played.

If you want to learn more about Dacast, click here to access Dacast's Help Center.

Dacast is a good option for you if...

You want customizable player and branding
You want the ability to restrict playback to specific domains

Pro Tip: With Dacast, you can restrict your video to your TicketSpice virtual event by setting the Referrer Group to your TicketSpice virtual event.

Host an Event with Facebook Live

Facebook Live allows you to stream instantly or schedule your livestream ahead of time. When using Facebook Live with TicketSpice, we recommend scheduling the livestream and embedding it into your virtual event using Facebook’s embed code.

If you want to learn more about Facebook Live, click here to access Facebook's Help Center.

Facebook Live is a good option for you if…

You’re looking for a free option
You want to schedule a widely accessible livestream (many devices, many ways to view)

Note: A separate Facebook account is required to use Facebook Live. Facebook also requires your livestream to be published to either a personal timeline or a Facebook page or group.

If you Publish to Your Personal Timeline, anyone who is friends with you can view the livestream by visiting your timeline while the event is live. This may expose your content to unintended viewers and is not recommended if privacy is important.
If you Publish to a Page or Group, anyone who follows the page or is a member of the group can view the livestream. For additional privacy, you can create a group specifically for your event and keep it private or unlisted.

Host an Event with YouTube Live

YouTube Live allows you to livestream your event at no cost and makes it easy for viewers to watch across a wide range of devices. It’s a popular option for public broadcasts and events where broad accessibility is more important than restricting access to ticket holders.

If you want to learn more about YouTube Live, click here to access YouTube's Help Center.

YouTube Live is a good option for you if…

You’re looking for a free option
You want a widely accessible livestream
You have 10,000+ subscribers (required to livestream from mobile)

Note: YouTube does not allow you to restrict your video to only ticket holders. YouTube is designed to drive viewers back to YouTube.com, and embedded livestreams include links in the title, watermark, and sharing controls that expose the YouTube URL.

Because of this, YouTube is not recommended for events where tickets are sold to access a livestream or video.

Host an Event with TicketSpice Live

TicketSpice Live allows you to host your virtual event directly within TicketSpice, eliminating the need for a separate streaming provider.

If you want to learn more about TicketSpice Live, click here to learn more about this feature.

FAQs

If I am using Zoom, is there a way to allow my attendees to bypass Zoom's waiting room?

Yes. To allow attendees to bypass Zoom’s waiting room, set the waiting room option to "users who are not in your account and not part of your whitelisted domains." From there, add the TicketSpice domain to Zoom’s list of allowed domains for your event. Click here to learn how to set this up.

Pro Tip: When adding the TicketSpice domain, be sure to enter yoursubdomain.ticketspice.com in Zoom’s list of allowed domains. If you’re not sure what your subdomain is, follow the instructions below to find it.

Find Your Subdomain

Hover your mouse over the Gear icon in the upper-right-hand corner of your account
Select Organization Details from the dropdown menu
Click Edit Settings
In the Subdomain field, find your account's subdomain

If I am using Zoom, how can I restrict my Zoom meeting to TicketSpice attendees only?

If you're using Zoom to host your virtual event, we recommend using Zoom's waiting room to limit attendance to your TicketSpice attendees only. To set this option up, we recommend setting the waiting room option to "users who are not in your account and not part of your whitelisted domains." From there, add the TicketSpice domain to Zoom’s list of allowed domains for your event. Click here to learn how to set this up.

Once this is configured, attendees who join through their virtual event page will be admitted automatically. Anyone who attempts to join without registering on TicketSpice will be placed in the waiting room and denied access unless you, as the host, choose to admit them.

Find Your Subdomain

Hover your mouse over the Gear icon in the upper-right-hand corner of your account
Select Organization Details from the dropdown menu
Click Edit Settings
In the Subdomain field, find your account's subdomain

Should I require a password if I'm hosting a webinar on Zoom or another webinar service?

No. We recommend leaving this unchecked so attendees aren’t required to enter a password when joining your event.

How do I get help setting up my virtual meeting or livestream?

We recommend visiting your streaming provider’s help center for setup instructions and troubleshooting. Below are links to their help articles.

Prepare Your Attendees To Attend A Virtual Event

Automatically Start and Stop Ticket Sales, and Change Your Event Start and End Date

Create a Standard Event Page

Create a Virtual Event Page

Choosing a Livestream Platform for Your TicketSpice Virtual Event