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27 October 2026If you read tarot at events, a few platforms can send you bookings. They differ a lot in what they cost and whether a lead belongs to you alone. Here is an honest comparison based on each platform's published model.
The four models
| Platform | How you pay | Who gets the lead |
|---|---|---|
| GigSalad | Annual membership plus a service fee on each booking | You compete with other quotes |
| The Bash | Membership, payments processed through the platform | You compete with other quotes |
| Bark | Pay per lead with credits, no booking needed for the lead to cost money | The same lead is sold to several providers |
| EventTarot | Free listing, optional paid EventTarot Pro (Featured placement plus a quote builder and more), nothing per booking | Enquiries from your profile go only to you; open get-matched requests go to every matched reader |
What the differences mean in money
Say you book ten events in a year at an average of $400. A percentage fee model takes a slice of every one of them on top of membership. A pay per lead model charges you whether or not the lead converts, and readers report many leads going nowhere. A flat listing means the eleventh booking costs the same as the first: nothing extra.
What the differences mean in positioning
On general marketplaces, tarot is one category among hundreds, and a host searching for a bachelorette tarot reader lands on a generic page. On a tarot-only directory, every page, review, and search is about exactly what you do. Specialist beats generalist when the buyer knows what they want.
A sensible strategy
Platforms are not exclusive. Many working readers keep a presence on a general marketplace for volume and a specialist listing for quality leads and better margins. Whichever you choose, read the fee terms yourself before committing, models change.
List your tarot business on EventTarot.
Founding listings are free, with no expiry. Enquiries from your profile come straight to you, and there is no commission on bookings. Create your free profile or see how listing works.
FAQ
Can I list on more than one platform?
Yes, and most professionals do. Just keep your rates and photos consistent so hosts who find you twice see one professional brand.
Why does lead exclusivity matter so much?
When five readers buy the same lead, four paid for nothing and the host gets spammed. An enquiry from your profile means the host chose you specifically. Open get-matched requests work differently: they go to every reader who matches the event, so only profile enquiries are one-to-one.
List your tarot business
EventTarot is a new, event-only directory with no booking commission. Founding listings are free, with no expiry, and enquiries from your profile come straight to you.
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