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Introducing SignPayGo: Permission Slips, Waivers & Payments in One Link
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Today we are launching SignPayGo. It is a new product from the team behind SimpleTix. SignPayGo is all-in-one permission slip software that combines waivers, e-signatures, and payment collection in a single link. And we built it for camps, schools, sports programs, and youth organizations. If you run programs with permission slips, liability waivers, and parent payments, you know the workflow. First, paper slips come back half-completed. Then a separate e-signature tool handles the legal parts. Finally, Venmo or checks handle the money. So SignPayGo replaces all three with one link. signpaygo.com — Get started free Why we built SignPayGo The same problem kept showing up in conversations with SimpleTix customers. Ticketing worked fine. But the paperwork around their programs did not. For example, permission slips lived on paper. Meanwhile, liability waivers lived in a separate DocuSign account. Deposit payments lived in Venmo. Full payments came by check. And balances lived in a spreadsheet. Every program admin we talked to was doing the same manual reconciliation at the end of every week. So we built SignPayGo to solve that specific problem. First, one link goes to a parent. Then the slip, the signature, and the payment all happen in a single flow. The parent fills it out on their phone. Meanwhile, the admin sees it in the dashboard. No more chasing paperwork. If you trust how SimpleTix handles event ticketing, expect the same standard here. Clear pricing. Real support. And software built by the same team. What SignPayGo does Six features cover the entire permission slip workflow. Here is how each one works. Permission slips and waivers First, you get custom fields, ready-to-use templates, and liability language your attorney will approve. Also, you can build a permission slip in under ten minutes from a template. Or start from scratch with custom...
Tap to Pay on iPhone with Square: Accept Ticket Payments Without a...
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Tap to Pay on iPhone with Square: Accept Ticket Payments Without a Card Reader If you sell tickets at the door, Tap to Pay on iPhone can make that process simpler. You can accept contactless payments directly in the SimpleTix Organizer app using Square, with no extra card reader needed. That means your staff can take payments on an iPhone Xs or later using physical debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets. Why Tap to Pay on iPhone matters for event organizers Many events still need a way to take payments on site. Farms, festivals, popups, attractions, and community events may want a simple option for in-person sales. Previously, that usually meant a separate reader. However, Tap to Pay on iPhone removes that extra device. If your team already has an iPhone, they can take contactless payments right from the phone. This can be useful when your sales setup is mobile or temporary. For example, maybe you sell from a gate, a folding table, a merch tent, or while walking the grounds. It can also help keep sales inside the same Organizer app you already use for box office and check-in. What Tap to Pay on iPhone does inside SimpleTix SimpleTix supports Tap to Pay on iPhone in the Organizer app, powered by Square. That means organizers can accept contactless in-person payments without a separate reader. Here is what it supports right now: Physical contactless debit cards Physical contactless credit cards Apple Pay Other digital wallets There are a few important details to know: It works on iPhone Xs or later The phone should be running the latest iOS It works inside the SimpleTix Organizer app It is powered by Square Stripe support is coming soon for Tap to Pay on iPhone That last point matters. Stripe...
Eventbrite’s New Owner Just Cut Staff: What It Means for Event Organizers...
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Eventbrite's New Owner Just Cut Staff: What It Means for Event Organizers in 2026 If you run events and use Eventbrite, the last 30 days have been noisy. In March 2026, Italian software holding company Bending Spoons completed its $500 million acquisition of Eventbrite, taking the platform private. In April, new leadership announced staff cuts and a shift to operating with what they called "a leaner team." Here's what actually changed, what it could mean for your events, and why a lot of organizers are quietly evaluating their options. The quick version of what happened December 2025: Bending Spoons announced the acquisition March 2026: Deal closed at roughly $500 million. Eventbrite is now a private company, no longer publicly traded April 13, 2026: New Eventbrite leader Andrea Parodi announced staff cuts and a new product roadmap Headcount trend: Eventbrite went from 866 employees at the end of 2023 to 636 at the end of 2025 — and the latest cuts bring it lower Bending Spoons isn't new to this playbook. They've acquired Vimeo, WeTransfer, Evernote, and AOL in recent years. Each acquisition has followed a similar pattern: buy the product, cut a significant portion of the workforce, consolidate operations. That's the backdrop. Now the organizer question: what does it mean for you? What organizers should actually be watching 1. Support quality Fewer people usually means slower replies. If you've ever been 48 hours out from doors opening and needed a fast answer from support, you know how much that matters. Watch your response times on tickets opened after April 2026 and compare them to what you got in 2024-2025. If things slow down, that's not a one-off — it's the new steady state. 2. Product direction New ownership always means a new roadmap. Parodi's announcement talked about faster event creation,...
How to Connect Square to SimpleTix and Start Selling Tickets
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How to Connect Square to SimpleTix and Start Selling Tickets If you need square ticketing that works for online sales and the box office, you do not need a messy setup. You need a way to connect Square to SimpleTix and manage online and onsite ticket sales in one workflow. Square can make sense for organizers who already use Square hardware or want to accept gift cards and catalog upsells. Meanwhile, SimpleTix gives you the ticketing layer: timed entry, season passes, reserved seating, check-in tools, and simple pricing at $0.79 + 2% per ticket, with no contracts or subscriptions. Why use square ticketing with SimpleTix The main reason is simple. You get Square for payments and POS tools, plus SimpleTix for event ticketing. That matters if you sell more than basic admission. For example, you might need season tickets, timed entry, Flex Passes, or onsite scanning. You may also want online checkout and in-person sales to work together instead of feeling patched together. Common use cases include: Farms and agritourism spots selling timed admissions and add-ons Attractions that need re-entry or multi-use passes Venues that sell online, at the door, and through staff devices Festivals handling rushes at gates and box office windows Organizations already using Square hardware for in-person sales If that sounds familiar, this is the kind of square ticketing workflow worth setting up. What you can do after you connect Square Once connected, you can use Square with SimpleTix for POS, gift cards, and catalog upsells. On the SimpleTix side, you also get tools built for ticketing, including: General admission with timed entry and capacity management Reserved seating with interactive seat maps Season tickets for GA and reserved events Flex Pass with attendee photo verification Promo codes, BOGO offers, and quantity discounts Waitlists and abandoned cart recovery...
Get Paid to Share SimpleTix: Introducing the Ambassador Referral Program
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Get Paid to Share SimpleTix: How the Ambassador Referral Program Works We just launched the SimpleTix Ambassador Referral Program. If you already use SimpleTix and tell other event organizers about it, you can now earn $100 for every qualified referral. No application. No waiting. If you've sold 100 or more paid tickets on SimpleTix, you're already in. How it works The program is built around a unique referral link tied to your account. Here's the step-by-step: 1. Grab your referral link If eligible, log into your Manager Portal. Scroll to the footer and look for Refer & Earn $100. That's where your unique link lives. 2. Share it with other event organizers Trade shows, industry groups, LinkedIn, local organizer communities, group chats — anywhere you talk shop with people who run events. The key detail: referrals only get credited when someone signs up through your link. Word-of-mouth is great, but the link is what gets you paid. 3. Earn $100 when they qualify When a referred organizer sells 50 or more paid tickets through SimpleTix, they're qualified. Our team will reach out to you directly to arrange your $100 payout. There's no cap on how many referrals you can make. Who qualifies You're automatically enrolled if you've sold 100+ paid tickets on SimpleTix. No application form, no approval process. If you're eligible, your referral link is live right now in your Manager Portal. Track your referrals in real time Every click and signup from your link is tracked in your dashboard. You can watch each referral move through three stages: Signed Up — they created an account through your link Event Published — they set up their first event Qualified — they've sold 50+ paid tickets, and you've earned your payout Full transparency, no black box. Why we built this...
How Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Scaled to 100K+ Visitors with SimpleTix
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How Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Scaled to 100K+ Visitors with SimpleTix If you run a busy fall attraction, you already know the pressure: ticketing has to keep up when demand spikes, guests arrive in waves, and lines move fast. That is exactly what Vala’s Pumpkin Patch faced as it grew into Nebraska’s premier fall destination with more than 100,000 visitors each season. Founded in 1984, Vala’s Pumpkin Patch now draws huge crowds across 50+ attractions and multiple food stands. However, growth exposed weak spots in its old setup. Peak-morning surges strained the system, one technical admin became a bottleneck, and layered tools made operations harder than they needed to be. For Vala’s, the move to SimpleTix was about getting one reliable system for admissions, season passes, bookings, and on-site sales. Why Vala’s needed better farm ticketing software Dan McDonald, MS, PMP, IT Manager at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, put it plainly: “We originally used a ticketing platform that served us well in our early years, but as our guest volume grew, it could no longer scale to meet demand.” That issue showed up in a few clear ways. First, the system struggled during peak-morning ticket surges. In other words, the exact time the platform mattered most was the time it became risky. Second, operations depended too heavily on one technical administrator. As a result, routine changes and troubleshooting could pile up around one person. Third, the team had to work across multiple layered applications. That created extra steps, more training, and more chances for something to break during the busiest weeks of the season. Finally, outdoor hardware added another challenge. Farm attractions do not run in perfect indoor conditions, so tools need to work in real weather and real crowds. The bottlenecks were operational, not just technical Vala’s wasn’t just trying to...
8 Best Eventbrite Alternatives & Competitors for 2026 (Real Pricing)
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If you are looking for Eventbrite alternatives or Eventbrite competitors, you probably have a specific problem: the fees feel too high, or the platform does not fit how you actually run events. This guide compares the most common Eventbrite alternatives organizers consider in 2026, with real per-ticket pricing for each. Eventbrite alternatives and competitors at a glance Here is the quick comparison of per-ticket pricing on each platform's most popular plan. Pricing was current at time of writing. Always confirm on the provider's pricing page before deciding. SimpleTix - Per-ticket fee: $0.79 + 2% - Processing: Handled by your connected Stripe, Square, or PayPal account at their standard rates - Free events: No fees - Contract / subscription: None required - On a $20 ticket: $1.19 in platform fees (5.95%) Eventbrite (Flex plan) - Per-ticket fee: 3.7% + $1.79 - Processing: 2.9% - Free events: Free to list - Contract / subscription: Flex is pay-as-you-go; Pro and Premium plans available for higher volume - On a $20 ticket: $3.11 in fees (15.5%) TicketSpice - Per-ticket fee: $0.99 flat per ticket - Processing: 2.99% via their payment processor, or pass-through if using your own - Free events: Free to list - Contract / subscription: None required - On a $20 ticket: $0.99 + processing Ticket Tailor - Per-ticket fee: $0.79 per ticket (pay-as-you-go plan) - Processing: Via your Stripe, PayPal, or Square account at their standard rates - Free events: Free to list - Contract / subscription: Monthly subscription plans also available - On a $20 ticket: $0.79 + your processor's rate TicketLeap - Per-ticket fee: $1.00 + 2% per ticket - Processing: ~3% via included Stripe/PayPal - Free events: Free to list - Contract / subscription: None required - On a $20 ticket: ~$1.40 + processing The takeaway: SimpleTix, TicketSpice,...
Farm Ticketing Software: How to Set Up Spring Events, Season Passes, and...
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Farm Ticketing Software for Spring Events, Season Passes, and Fall Admissions Spring setup gets hectic fast. School field trips, baby animal days, tulip weekends, strawberry openings, sunflower dates, pumpkin season planning, corn maze admissions — it all stacks up. If you’re looking for farm ticketing software that can handle seasonal traffic without adding complexity, SimpleTix gives you the tools farms actually need: timed entry, season passes, waivers, online and on-site sales, and same-day payouts — all for $0.79 + 2% per ticket. No contracts. No subscriptions. No fees on free events. Get started — $0.79 + 2% per ticket Built for farms that sell more than one kind of admission Most farms don’t run one simple event. You’re usually managing a mix of: Spring festivals and flower events School and homeschool visits U-pick reservations Summer camps or family activity days Fall admissions for pumpkin patches and corn mazes Photo sessions and specialty weekends Season passes for repeat local visitors That’s where basic ticketing tools start to break down. SimpleTix supports seasonal operations with timed General Admission, Season Tickets, Flex Passes, and in-person sales without juggling disconnected systems. Sell timed entry without creating bottlenecks at the gate Timed entry can help farms spread arrivals across the day. With SimpleTix, you can use General Admission with timed entry and capacity management to help: Reduce long entry lines Control parking and staffing pressure Avoid overcrowding in high-traffic areas Improve the arrival experience Keep peak weekends more manageable This matters in spring when weather windows are tight, and it matters even more in fall when everyone shows up at once. At the gate, staff can use the SimpleTix Organizer mobile app on iOS or Android to scan tickets quickly. If connectivity is spotty in the field, offline scanning mode helps keep the line moving....
Ticketing for Performing Arts Organizations: Seating, Memberships, and Presales Without Enterprise Software
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Performing Arts Ticketing Software That Handles Seating, Memberships, and Presales — Without Enterprise Bloat If you run a theater, arts center, orchestra, dance company, or small venue, you need more than basic ticketing. You need reserved seating, season sales, member perks, and a box office that doesn’t turn every setup change into a support ticket. SimpleTix includes those tools at $0.79 + 2% per ticket, with no contracts or subscriptions. Get started — $0.79 + 2% per ticket Spring season launches move fast. New productions go on sale, members expect early access, and your team needs clean reporting without wrestling with enterprise software. SimpleTix is a fit for organizations that want a full ticketing setup without long-term commitment. Built for performing arts organizations, not just generic events Performing arts ticketing software has to do a few things really well: Sell reserved seats without confusion Support season tickets Manage memberships and member-only pricing Run presales and promo offers Handle online and in-person sales Give staff an easy way to scan and check in guests Keep reporting clear for development, marketing, and operations That’s where SimpleTix fits. You can sell reserved seating with interactive seat maps, offer season tickets for both general admission and reserved seating events, and manage one-time or recurring memberships with tiered levels. You can also create member-only pricing, issue complimentary tickets, and sell memberships online or at the box office. In other words: the same platform can support your single-ticket sales, subscriber workflow, and donor/member perks without forcing you into an enterprise contract. Reserved seating that’s easy for patrons and staff Seating is where many platforms start to feel heavy. Your patrons want a smooth buying experience. Your staff wants a setup they can actually manage. SimpleTix includes interactive seat maps for reserved seating events, so buyers can...
Winery Event Ticketing: How to Sell Tastings, Clubs, and Timed Entry
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Winery Event Ticketing: How to Sell Tastings, Clubs, and Timed Entry If you run a winery, ticketing can get messy fast. You’re not just selling one event. You’re juggling tasting flights, weekend live music, club perks, seasonal releases, private experiences, and guests who all want to arrive at 2:00 PM. Good winery event ticketing should do more than process payments — it should help control flow, protect capacity, and keep checkout simple enough that people finish buying. Here’s how to set up winery event ticketing so your spring and summer events run smoother. Start with the right event structure A lot of ticketing problems start with the wrong setup. If you list every tasting, patio event, and release weekend as a generic ticket, you create confusion for guests and extra work for staff. Before you build anything, decide what you’re actually selling. For many wineries, that often breaks down into four buckets: Timed tastings Special events Wine club or membership offers Add-ons and upsells Each one needs a slightly different setup. Timed tastings For standard tasting room traffic, use timed entry with capacity management. This lets you sell specific arrival windows — like 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, or 3:00 PM — instead of letting everyone show up whenever they want. That can matter on busy weekends when one crowded hour can throw off the guest experience. A simple starting point many wineries use: 90-minute tasting blocks Capacity based on seats, staff, or service stations Small buffer between slots if your team needs reset time If your patio fits 40 seated guests comfortably, don’t sell 60 spots because it looks good on paper. Build to the experience you can actually deliver. Special events Live music nights, release parties, vineyard dinners, and food pairings may work better as general admission or reserved...
Event Ticket Fees Explained: What Organizers Pay, What Buyers See, and How...
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Event Ticket Fees Explained: What Organizers Pay, What Buyers See, and How to Message It Clearly If you’ve ever looked at a ticket checkout page and thought, “Why is this total higher than the ticket price?” you’re not alone. Ticket fees can confuse buyers, frustrate organizers, and create last-minute questions. This guide breaks down ticket fees explained in plain English: what organizers pay with SimpleTix, what attendees may see, whether you should absorb fees or pass them through, and how to talk about it clearly. What are ticket fees, exactly? Ticket fees are the charges tied to selling and processing a ticket online. For organizers, fees are part of the cost of selling tickets. For buyers, fees may affect the final total they see at checkout. That’s where confusion can start: the advertised ticket price and the final total are not always presented the same way. The two ways organizers handle ticket fees SimpleTix lets organizers choose one of two pricing approaches: Absorb the fees Pass the fees to the attendee That choice changes how pricing is presented to buyers and how fees are handled on your side. 1. Absorbing fees Absorbing fees means the organizer covers the fees instead of adding them to the attendee’s total as a separate charge. Many organizers prefer this approach when they want pricing to feel more straightforward. 2. Passing fees through Passing fees through means the attendee covers the fees. Many organizers choose this option when they want to keep the listed ticket price separate from ticketing costs. What organizers actually pay with SimpleTix Here’s the simple version. SimpleTix charges $0.79 + 2% per ticket. There are no contracts, no subscriptions, and no fees on free events. Organizers can choose to pass fees to attendees or absorb them. That gives you flexibility in...
Event Ticketing Software: The Complete Guide for Organizers
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Event Ticketing Software: The Complete Guide for Organizers If you’re comparing event ticketing software, you probably want three things fast: lower fees, fewer headaches, and tools that actually help you sell and manage tickets. That’s exactly where many organizers get stuck. Plenty of platforms can process a ticket sale. Fewer support the work before, during, and after the event. SimpleTix is built for organizers who need more than a basic checkout page. You get flexible ticketing, same-day payouts, strong check-in tools, and clear pricing at $0.79 + 2% per ticket. In addition, there are no contracts, no subscriptions, and no fees on free events. What good event ticketing software should actually do The best event ticketing software should do more than collect money. It should help you sell tickets, manage capacity, reduce lines, support your staff, and give attendees a smooth experience. That means looking beyond a pretty event page. You need software that handles real-world event workflows. For example, you may need timed entry, reserved seating, season tickets, or re-entry passes. You may also need mobile scanning, offline check-in, promo codes, waitlists, and reporting that makes sense. SimpleTix covers those core needs. You can sell: General admission tickets with timed entry and capacity management Reserved seating with interactive seat maps Season tickets for GA or reserved seating Flex Pass products with multi-use or re-entry access and attendee photo verification That range matters if you run different kinds of events. Event ticketing software pricing: what to watch for Pricing is often where platforms start to look very different. SimpleTix keeps pricing straightforward: $0.79 + 2% per ticket No contracts No subscriptions No fees on free events You can also choose whether to pass fees to attendees or absorb them yourself. If pricing is a top concern, review the full SimpleTix...