Comparison Guide

Ludus vs BookTix

A quick and easy comparison guide to help you feel confident in your decision 👌
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Pricing
Ticket Fee
Exchanges
Cash Sales
Comp & $0 Sales
Set Up Cost
Chargeback Fee
5% + $0.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
3.75% + $0.90
$0.10
$0
$0
$0
$15
Ticketing
Ticket Ad Manager
Seating chart maker
Drag-and-Drop Custom
Form Builder
Group Discounts
Embeddable Widget
Season Tickets, Flex Passes, & Memberships
Patron Management
Ticket Mailing Service
Ticket Insurance
Marketing Tools
Drag-and-Drop Email Designer
Mailing List Sign Ups
Customizable, Automated Pre-and-Post Show Emails
Direct Forms for Surveys and Information Collection
Fundraising Tools
Collect Donations
Fundraising Pages
Recurring Donations
Other
Registrations Tool for Classes, Workshops, Summer Camps, etc.
Full Custom Branding
Drag-and-Drop Landing Page Designer
Customer Support
Live chat (< 3 minute responses), email, phone (including nights & weekends)
Email and Phone (< 1 Hour)

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*Based on publicly accessible information. Last updated on Sept. 20, 2024.

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Ludus vs BookTix

4 reasons for choosing Ludus

Blazing Fast Support

Experience genuinely helpful support when you need it...

...and you probably won’t! 🤞
Tired of waiting days to hear back from your ticketing system’s customer support team? Ludus customer support is the best in the business. The goal response time for our support team is 2 minutes or less. Regardless of the size of your organization you can count on Ludus the support you deserve.

Clients have access to:
1. Live Chat
2. Phone Support
3. Help Articles
4. Videos

Ludus is dedicated to live events — many of our team members are actively involved in the performing arts. So, we know how important it is for your organization to get a response when you need it most, whether you are setting up your account for the first time or it is seconds before curtain. Know that you will have the support you need so that you can focus on what matters most: your events.

Unlock the power of blazing-fast support by giving Ludus a try. Discover firsthand why our customer support team has customers transforming into advocates.
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Custom Email Marketing

Customize our proven marketing templates with your branding

From custom emails to landing pages, Ludus can match your brand.
Our marketing tool includes a drag-and-drop email designer, campaign builder, targeted emails based on your audience's data, and personalized mailing lists. Create captivating branded messages and marketing campaigns that sell, in addition to saving your organization time with automations for before and after show emails. Add graphics, activate responsive triggers, and more!

Need inspiration? Ludus has a library of easy-to-use email and campaign templates. Save even more time and effort with Ludus' marketing feature - once you've crafted an email you love, simply save and reuse it for future campaigns. The Smart Link feature makes it a breeze to add links to donation, collection, and event pages. Enjoy seamless and efficient email design and management with Ludus.

Whether your patrons are opening email campaigns on their phones or desktop, you can be confident that they are receiving the same beautiful content. Emails designed through Ludus are always responsive and optimized.

Don't miss out on the chance to sell more tickets, increase donations, and achieve outstanding success for your organization. Contact us now to discover the full potential of our marketing feature!
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Patron Experience

Give your audience an experience they'll remember

The patron experience is part of your brand.
Every interaction between you and your patrons should be seamless and memorable, from the moment they buy their tickets to the standing ovation. With Ludus, your patrons will have a smooth and hassle-free experience.

We pride ourselves on providing a user-friendly mobile-optimized interface that ensures a seamless ticketing experience from start to finish. Our platform is designed with simplicity in mind, making it easy for your patrons to navigate, select their desired tickets/seats, and complete their transactions in just a few steps (without having to create a user account with a password they’ll forget). We prioritize the patron experience!

But our commitment to the patron experience doesn't stop there. Ludus offers a range of innovative features and tools that enhance engagement and create a sense of anticipation for your upcoming shows including digital tickets (SMS, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet) and the ability to transfer tickets to friends/family.

Choose Ludus and let us help you craft extraordinary moments for your patrons.
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Automated Reporting

Let us do the math with automated reporting

Make informed business decisions for your organization through transparent reporting functions that are tailored to your needs.
Say goodbye to outdated reporting functions. Welcome to a new era of efficient and tailored reporting. Our customizable reporting tools offer simplicity and powerful features, allowing you to effortlessly sort, group, and export information.

With Ludus, real-time data updates eliminate delays. Every sale, donation, or Marketing email instantly reflects in your reports. Stay ahead with up-to-the-minute updates, ensuring accurate and timely insights are always at your fingertips.

Experience our drag-and-drop form builder to easily create forms that perfectly fit your requirements. Gather all the necessary information and conveniently view responses in a comprehensive report.
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Explore and discover

Take a look at our core features and learn how Ludus can fit your needs:
Ticketing

The best way to sell tickets online and in person. Meet your patrons where they are with fast and flexible ticketing.

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Marketing

Stay in touch with your patrons through beautiful emails and targeted audiences.

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Collections

Go beyond ticketing. Start collecting payments and registrations for anything.

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Fundraising

Collect one-off and recurring donations, launch Fundraising pages, automate thank you's, & more.

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Passes

Turn your patrons into lifelong members with deeply customized memberships and passes.

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Classes

Collect student registrations seamlessly with our tailor-made class management system.

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Volunteer Management

Engage your community and save time through easy online volunteer sign ups and hour tracking.

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Streaming

Broadcast live streams, pre-recorded videos, and other linkable events all within one platform.

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Reporting

Use meaningful, real-time reports to understand sales and grow your organization.

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Retail

Simplify your in-person concession and merchandise sales, manage inventory, collect tips, log sales by group, and more.

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