Ticket printing software allows the user to design and print event tickets (theater, sporting, musical, etc), raffle tickets, and in some cases coupons, forms and other specialty printing projects. Some products provide printing service with express delivery to provide a completely professional looking product. Some offer blank (perforated) tickets so that you can print tickets anytime with a standard printer.
Some businesses offer complete online ticket management service (e-ticketing) including ticket sales, printing and delivery. The fees for these services are often added to the cost per ticket. Some vendors offer online ticket services that you operate from your own web site.
Many products are available with different features levels and prices. There are even free ticketing software applications available.
Features included with ticketing software may include:
- Rich graphics
- Barcode printing
- Duplex (front & back) printing
- Stub lines
- Image import tools
- Imaging tools
- Serial numbers
- Random numbers
- Reserve seating editor
- Database connectivity
- Templates
- Blank perforated tickets you can print anytime
- Season tickets (rather than single tickets)
- Security options
- Instant pricing
- E-ticketing
Major ticketing service and software providers include:
- E-tix (ticketing service)
- Fastixx (ticketing service)
- Verdini (sell tickets from your web site)
- Elk River
- Print Box
- PsPrint
Factors to consider when choosing a ticketing solution include:
- Cost of the software and ticket printing
- Ease of use
- Pre vs. Post Sales
- Current printer capabilities
- Service vs. In-house