THE CHOICE IS SIMPLE.
Let's Compare.
FEATURE | HOUDINI TICKETS | THE OTHER GUYS |
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Service Fees | $1.00 / ticket. Even lower when your theatre hits thresholds! | Typically over $1.50 PLUS variable "junk" fees that add ~25-30% to the face value |
Data Ownership | Venue owns 100% - Export anytime | Platform controls CRM; data access often gated or monetized |
Upsell & Ecommerce Add-Ons | Built-in 1-click upsells for merch, concessions, donations, etc. | Available only via premium tiers, plug-ins, or extra fees |
Setup Costs / Contracts | $0 setup, no long term contracts | Onboarding fees + 1-3 year agreements + early exit penalties |
DIY Seatmap Builder | Drag-and-drop flexible builder included | Custom maps require platform design services (added cost / wait time) |
Payout Speed | Next-day deposits from ticket purchase date via Stripe | Funds released ~7 days after event |
Flex Pricing (PWYC, Flex Packs, Memberships) | Native & Unlimited | Limited; often an add-on or separate module |
Branding / White-label | Your logo and colors. It feels like YOUR brand, not ours | Heavy "powered by" co-branding |
Support Focus | Arts-first success team (community theatre specialists) | Generalized support; priority tiers cost extra |
Ticket Scanners | No expensive scanners needed! Smartphone / tablet / PC scanning. | Expensive leases and hardware to deploy |
Keep the art funded, not the fees.
Houdini’s C$1 flat charge vs. ~30 % mark-ups means thousands stay with your production.
Own the relationship.
Your patron data never gets locked behind a paywall. It's yours to grow, nurture, and promote future shows.
Launch fast, iterate faster.
No set-up fees, DIY seat maps, next-day payouts—perfect for agile community venues.