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Best Performing Arts Software in 2026
Performing arts software brings together ticket sales, patron CRM, class administration, rehearsal planning, fundraising, reserved seating and venue calendars. Use this list to compare options for arts groups, schools and venues.
- 19 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Class Manager
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebClass Manager brings class scheduling, enrollment, attendance, and billing into one system, with web and mobile access.
- 2
Kananas
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Kananas combines membership administration with dance-school scheduling, billing, and event tools. The free version covers up to 50 contacts, while the listed paid starting price is $99 a year.
- 3
Stepsi
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebStepsi covers class operations, member booking, and payments, with capacity-based plans for studios.
- 4
DanceStudio-Pro
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebDanceStudio-Pro is a fit for dance studios seeking enrollment, class, payment, and recital tools alongside student records.
- 5
ThunderTix
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1ThunderTix combines ticket operations, patron data, marketing, and event check-in across web and mobile platforms.
5.9 Visit site - 6
Artifax
Paid APIWebChoose Artifax if an arts or cultural organization needs connected venue scheduling, event coordination, programming, and financial reporting.
- 7
DANZ
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2DANZ covers class administration, attendance, event ticketing and teacher payroll, with browser and role-specific app access. The listed plans differ in support and services, and prices exclude VAT.
- 8
Agile Ticketing Solutions
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb - 9
Akada
Paid Web4.5 Visit site - 10
ASAP Performing Arts Management
Paid Web - 11
AudienceView Professional
Paid Web - 12
Eventotron
Paid iPhoneWeb - 13
- 14
Ludus
Paid Web4.1 Visit site - 15
TicketSearch
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb4.1 Visit site - 16
OPAS
Paid Web - 17
PatronBase
Paid Web - 18
Spektrix
Paid Web - 19
Tixly
Paid Web
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Look for a free tier or trial that fits your work, then record any starting paid rate or quote-only pricing. Match support for web, iOS, Android, API, macOS or Windows to your needs. If you need to read or change code, review the licence.
Questions
Which performing arts software has a free plan?
Class Manager and Kananas offer free plans. Check the included functions and limits before relying on a free tier.
Which products list a free trial?
DanceStudio-Pro and Kananas list 30-day trials. Eventotron offers a 14-day trial.
Which tools show pricing on request?
Agile Ticketing Solutions, Artifax, ASAP Performing Arts Management, AudienceView Professional and AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) provide pricing on request.
What platforms should I compare?
The list covers products running on web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and Windows. Match the platform to your staff and venue setup.
What performing arts features can I compare?
Assess free-plan availability, starting paid price, ticketing, patron CRM, class management, rehearsal scheduling, fundraising, reserved seating and venue-calendar support.