How Ludus Compares
Ludus vs. DRT Performance Tix
DRT was built for basic ticketing, and that’s where it stops. There’s no volunteer management. No donation tools. No marketing. Just ticketing. For studios that need more control, more support, and more ways to serve their audience, DRT falls short. Ludus gives you more—without making anything harder.
4 reasons organizations choose Ludus
💡 100% of organizations that demo with Ludus switch to Ludus for stronger tools, real-time support, and features that go beyond the basics.
1. DRT is limited to ticket sales. Ludus goes further.
- DRT covers seat selection, digital tickets, and livestream access—but stops there. Ludus gives you built-in tools to manage volunteers, collect donations, run retail and concessions, and track it all in one place.
2. DRT fees are unclear and inflexible.
- On a $10 ticket, patrons pay about $1.60 in combined fees with DRT. With Ludus, the total is just $1.25. DRT doesn’t show a fee breakdown or let you adjust anything. Ludus gives you full control: 5% + $0.75 per ticket, or $0.50 for low-cost items. No fees on cash, comp, or $0 tickets. You choose who pays—and you can see everything clearly in your settings.
3. DRT support is vague.
- There’s no public info about live help, weekend coverage, or show-night support. Ludus offers real human support, 7 days a week. Whether you’re setting up your seating chart or solving a last-minute issue during your show, someone’s there when you need it.
4. DRT doesn’t scale beyond a recital.
- If you only run one show a year, DRT might be fine. But if you run multiple shows, offer subscriptions, or want access codes, branded customization, and better patron control, DRT can’t keep up. Ludus is built to handle your full season and beyond.
