SHWDWN vs Bokst
Bokst is a UK combat-sports platform that handles ticketing, fight cards, fighter sales links, automated fighter payouts, and fighter interest forms — and SHWDWN does all of that too, so nothing you rely on today goes away. The difference is what SHWDWN adds on top: built-in PPV live streaming so fans who can't attend still buy in, checkout upsells that sell merch, parking, and add-ons alongside the ticket, lower fees for your buyers (7.5% vs Bokst's 9.5%), a fan app on iOS and Android, customer retention tools, and a separate brand (SHWUP) for non-combat events. SHWDWN runs everything from a grassroots white-collar card to a professional, large-capacity fight night.
Feature Comparison
Pricing
You pay (promoter)1% per ticket0%
Customer pays7.5% per ticket9.5% booking fee
What Bokst doesn't do
- No PPV or live streaming — fans who can't attend in person can't buy in at all
- No checkout upsells — can't sell merch, parking, or add-ons alongside the ticket
- Higher booking fee — 9.5% paid by your buyers vs 7.5% on SHWDWN
- No support for non-combat events — can't run concerts, parties, or festivals (SHWDWN does, via SHWUP)
- No customer management or retention tools to bring fans back for the next show
- No free events — the booking fee is buyer-paid and non-refundable
Who is Bokst for?
UK combat-sports promoters running grassroots to semi-pro fight nights
If you need more than just ticketing — PPV streaming, checkout upsells for merch and parking, fighter management, customer retention, and a dedicated app for your fans — SHWDWN is built for that, at shows of any size.
SHWDWN vs Bokst — FAQs
Can SHWDWN handle large or professional fight nights, or is it only for grassroots shows?
SHWDWN runs shows of any size, from white-collar and grassroots cards to professional, large-capacity fight nights. There is no ticket-volume cap, check-in is handled by a fast QR scanner in the app (web and mobile) so the door keeps moving at busy venues, and staff accounts with roles and permissions let your whole team work the event. The fighter sales links and leaderboard are an addition, not the ceiling.
Does SHWDWN support VIP, table, or tiered seating?
Yes. You can create as many ticket types as you need — general admission, tiered pricing, ringside, and VIP tables — each with its own price and allocation. Buyers choose the ticket type that fits, and you track sales and check-ins per type in real time.
What does SHWDWN do that Bokst does not?
Both platforms do ticketing, fight cards, fighter sales links, automated fighter payouts, and fighter interest forms. SHWDWN adds built-in PPV live streaming, checkout upsells (merch, parking, and add-ons), lower 7.5% buyer fees versus Bokst’s 9.5%, a fan app on iOS and Android, customer retention tools, and support for non-combat events through its SHWUP brand.
How much does SHWDWN cost compared to Bokst?
SHWDWN charges buyers a 7.5% service fee (minimum £1.29) with payment processing included, and promoters pay 1% per ticket. Bokst adds a 9.5% booking fee paid by the buyer. On a £25 ticket, the total fee on SHWDWN is about £2.13 versus about £2.38 on Bokst. Listing events is free on SHWDWN, and free events are supported.
Can fans watch a SHWDWN event if they cannot attend in person?
Yes. SHWDWN has built-in pay-per-view live streaming, so fans who cannot make it to the venue buy a PPV ticket and watch live from any device, with replays available afterwards. Bokst has no streaming, so off-site fans cannot buy in at all.
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