Free reserved-seating builder
Chart builder included free on every plan; no upgrade required.
SimpleTix
Reserved-seating ticketing aimed at theatres, performing arts and schools, with direct merchant payouts so cash arrives before the event.
4.2 / 5based on 78reviews across Trustpilot, Capterra & Google
About SimpleTix
SimpleTix is a US-focused ticketing platform built around assigned-seating venues: theatres, performing arts centres, schools, and similar. It's been around since 2006 and is known for its reserved-seating chart builder being included free on every plan.
It's used by hundreds of small-to-mid US venues with assigned seating. The platform integrates with Stripe, Square, PayPal, and Authorize.net so funds land in the organiser's merchant account immediately rather than being held until after the event.
What you get
Key features
Direct merchant payouts
Stripe, Square, PayPal, Authorize.net; funds in your account immediately.
Season passes
Multi-event passes and subscription tickets for venues.
Multi-day / recurring events
Support for runs of shows and recurring schedules.
Box office mode
In-person POS with cash and card support.
Free GA tickets
General-admission and Flex Pass tickets are free.
Nonprofit discount
Verified 501(c)(3) organisations get a 10% discount on the per-ticket fee.
Salesforce + Mailchimp
CRM and email-marketing integrations built in.
Side by side
How SimpleTix compares with Eventbrite
SimpleTix and Eventbrite both serve US event organisers, but the use cases differ. SimpleTix is built for venues with assigned seating: its chart builder is the headline feature and included free. Eventbrite has reserved seating but on a basic-only level.
On pricing, SimpleTix is $0.79 + 2% per ticket (capped $9.99) plus your own merchant processing, versus Eventbrite's 3.7% + $1.79 + 2.9% processing. On a $25 ticket, SimpleTix is roughly $2.55 all-in; Eventbrite around $3.42. The bigger value is for venues running multiple shows: cash flows immediately into your merchant account, not held until after each event.
Pros & cons
The honest balance: what reviewers consistently praise and consistently flag.
Pros
- Free reserved-seating chart builder on every plan
- Direct merchant payouts; funds available before the event
- Season passes and multi-day event support
- Strong fit for theatres, performing arts, and schools
- Nonprofit discount on the per-ticket fee
Cons
- US-focused; no UK or EU localised pricing
- Online fee stacks on top of Stripe/Square processing
- Less brand recognition than larger marketplaces
- No built-in discovery marketplace
- Light public review presence so far
Real reviews
What SimpleTix users actually say
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SimpleTix users praise the free reserved-seating builder, direct payouts via Stripe/Square, and value for theatres and schools.
SimpleTix makes event ticketing simple
Great platform and reasonable per ticket pricing.
Pricing
What SimpleTix costs
SimpleTix charges $0.79 + 2% per ticket on online sales, capped at $9.99 per ticket. In-person box-office sales and tickets priced $5 or under are $0.25 each. Verified 501(c)(3) nonprofits get $0.71 + 2% per ticket. Free GA tickets are completely free; free reserved-seating tickets cost $0.25 each. Payment processing is separate via your own merchant account.
US ($)
2.0% + $0.79 / ticket
UK (£)
2.0% + £0.62 / ticket
Is SimpleTix right for you?
Honest guidance on who fits, and who doesn't.
Perfect for you if
- You run a theatre, performing arts venue, or school with assigned seating
- You need cash to flow into your account before the event
- You run season passes or recurring multi-event series
- You're a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- You already have a Stripe, Square or PayPal merchant account
Consider alternatives if
- You're outside the US
- You want a built-in marketplace driving discovery
- You don't need reserved seating at all
- You want fees bundled into a single rate (no separate processing)