Top 3 Picks for Event Ticketing Services

Organizing events is a ton of work (i.e., if you want to do it well).

This is why I’m constantly looking for third party services that can easily integrate and improve the participant’s experience. One of the areas that I usually outsource is event ticketing. I’ve learned over the years that the user-experience for ticketing and registration is crucial to the success of any event. It can sometimes become the determining factor for whether or not someone signs up for an event.

I’ve used several different companies over the years and the following are some of my top picks along with why I like their services:

• TicketLeap
  • This is a newer ticketing service that is extremely easy to use, set up, and monitor.
  • Features include: Social Integration, Box Office Sales, Custom & Template Design Options, Unique Barcode, QR Code, and Confirmation Number, E-Ticket, Real-Time Analytics, International Currencies, Multiple Date Event Tracking, Email Marketing, Widgets, Affiliate Program, On-site Registration, etc. If you want to learn more about marketing, you can rely on the Best Affiliate Marketing Training Courses.
  • Costs: Free Set-Up, $1 Flat per Ticket for tickets $10 and below; $2 Flat per Ticket for tickets above $10.
  • Payment Options: Paypal, Authorize.Net, TicketLeap Merchant Account, International Currencies
• Eventbrite
  • One of the largest, industry leaders in ticketing services and simple to use and set up.
  • Features: Customizable pages, Event analytics/tracking, Multiple Ticketing Options, Name Badges, Widgets, Wait Lists, Manage Reoccurring Events, Social Media Marketing, On-Site Registration, Donations, etc.
  • Costs: 2.5% plus $0.99 per ticket (max $9.95 per ticket)
  • Payment Options: Paypal, Google Checkout, Standard Credit Card Processing, Authorize.net.
• Webconnex/Ticketspice
  • This is a partnership between two companies. Webconnex offers several services and has partnered with Ticketspace for its event ticketing.
    
  • Features: Unlimited Number of Events, Custom Design, Export Data, Print Barcoded Tickets, iPhone App, Additional Product Sales Option, Free Volunteer Sign Up Forms, Realtime Access to Updates, Instant Support, etc.
    
  • Costs: Pro-Version ($19/month + $0.89/transaction) or Enterprise ($29/month + $0.79/transaction
  • Payment Options: Paypal, Merchant Account
    

All of these companies have a user-friendly dashboard to manage your events as well as good customer service. I think they are more progressive than other services out there and offer some innovative options for organizing and marketing events.

Choosing the right really depends on your priorities (e.g., design, fees, payment preferences, etc.).  I’ve used all three for various reasons and I’ve been very satisfied.

Are you there other companies you would recommend?