SimpleTix offers affordable per-ticket pricing and a straightforward setup - but its model still charges you for every ticket sold, and it lacks several features that growing organizers need. Ticket Spot takes a different approach: one flat monthly price, zero platform fees, interactive seating charts, native Shopify & Wix apps, Klaviyo integration, and built-in email marketing.
If you're deciding between the two, here's the breakdown that matters.
1. Pricing: Per-Ticket Fees vs Predictable Monthly Cost
SimpleTix
- $0.79 + 2% per paid ticket on the standard plan
- No monthly subscription - you only pay per ticket
- Free events are free to list
That sounds affordable - until you do the math on a real event. On 1,000 tickets at $30 each, SimpleTix charges $0.79 Ć 1,000 + 2% Ć $30,000 = $790 + $600 = $1,390 in platform fees alone.
Ticket Spot
- 0% platform fees on all paid plans
- Flat monthly pricing from $29.99/month (Professional plan)
- Sell more tickets = pay the same monthly rate = keep more revenue
For the same 1,000 tickets at $30, Ticket Spot charges $0 in platform fees. You keep every dollar.
2. Integrations: Ticket Spot Works Natively With More Platforms
Ticket Spot is available as native integrations on:
- Shopify - Ticket Selector App Block replaces the variant selector; Thank-You Page App Block for instant ticket download
- Wix - One-click native app from the Wix App Market
- WordPress - Shortcode plugin
- Square POS - Walk-up ticket sales at the door with real-time roster syncing
- Any custom domain or website via embed
SimpleTix offers embeds and integrations with Square, Stripe, and PayPal for payments, plus Zapier for third-party connections. But there are no native Shopify or Wix apps, which limits flexibility for businesses running on those platforms.
3. Seating Charts: Interactive Builder vs Reserved Seating
This is one of the biggest differences.
SimpleTix
SimpleTix offers reserved seating with assigned seats, tables, and booths. It works for basic seated events but doesn't include a visual drag-and-drop seat map builder.
Ticket Spot
Ticket Spot includes a full interactive seating chart builder:
- Drag-and-drop seat map creator
- Support for theaters, stadiums, conference halls, wedding venues, and outdoor amphitheaters
- Assign ticket categories to seating sections with tiered pricing (VIP, Premium, General)
- Attendees select their exact seats during checkout
- Embed seating charts directly on Shopify product pages
If you run seated events, Ticket Spot's builder gives you far more control and a better attendee experience.
4. Klaviyo & Email Marketing
SimpleTix
SimpleTix integrates with Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, and Salesforce via direct connections and Zapier. These work for basic list syncing but don't provide deep event-specific automation.
Ticket Spot
Ticket Spot offers native Klaviyo integration on all plans - syncing attendee data, ticket types, and order values automatically. Build abandoned cart flows, post-event campaigns, and segmented lists based on event attendance.
Plus, Ticket Spot includes built-in email marketing with:
- Automated event reminders
- Post-event follow-ups
- Branded email templates
- Segmentation tools for VIPs, no-shows, and waitlists
5. Branding & White Label
SimpleTix
White-label event pages with custom branding, graphics, images, and colors. However, full white-label control may require higher-tier options.
Ticket Spot
Full white-labeling and custom domains are included on Business+ plans. Branding carries consistently across:
- Event pages
- Checkout
- Emails
- PDF tickets
- Apple Wallet passes
Your attendees see your brand everywhere - not ours.
6. Ticket Delivery & Check-In
SimpleTix
- PDF tickets
- QR code scanning via mobile app (iOS and Android)
- Offline scanning support
- No Apple Wallet passes
Ticket Spot
- PDF tickets (fully branded)
- Apple Wallet passes (not available on SimpleTix)
- QR code scanning via iOS and Android check-in app
- Offline scanning support
- Automated event reminders and ticket delivery
7. Event Types & Scheduling
SimpleTix
- Single and recurring events
- Timed entry sessions
- Multiple ticket types and tiers
- Multi-day events
Ticket Spot supports everything above plus:
- Specific date pickers with visual calendar
- Multiple time slots per day
- 30/60/90-minute timed entry windows
- Advanced recurring schedules (daily/weekly/monthly)
- Capacity limits per session
- Full event calendar pages and multi-event sites
- Multi-host event marketplace with revenue share
8. Complete Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ticket Spot | SimpleTix |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Fees | 0% | $0.79 + 2% per ticket |
| Pricing Model | Flat monthly | Per-ticket (scales up) |
| White-Label Branding | Full - all plans | Available |
| Custom Domains | Business+ plans | Not available |
| Interactive Seating Charts | Built-in builder | Reserved seating only |
| Native Shopify App | App Block + Thank-You Page | Not available |
| Native Wix App | One-click install | Not available |
| Klaviyo Integration | All plans | Not available |
| Event Marketplace | Multi-host + revenue share | Not available |
| Time Slots / Sessions | Multiple per day | Available |
| Timed Entry | 30/60/90 min windows | Available |
| Email Marketing | Built-in, unlimited | Via Zapier/Mailchimp |
| Square POS Integration | Walk-up sales synced | Square for payments |
| Payment Options | Stripe / PayPal / Square | Stripe / PayPal / Square |
| Apple Wallet Passes | Included | Not available |
| WordPress Plugin | Yes | Embed only |
| Offline Check-In | iOS + Android | iOS + Android |
So Which Platform Should You Choose?
Choose SimpleTix if:
- You run very small events with low ticket volume
- You need basic timed entry
- You're okay paying per ticket
- You don't need native Shopify or Wix integrations
Choose Ticket Spot if:
- You want 0% fees and predictable monthly pricing
- You sell on Shopify, Wix, or WordPress and need native integrations
- You need an interactive seating chart builder for reserved seating events
- You want Klaviyo integration and built-in email marketing
- You manage multiple organizers or want marketplace features
- You want Apple Wallet passes for your attendees
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