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TicketSource vs Townscript
Both stand on event registration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
TicketSource covers ticket creation, promotion, payment, attendee management, and scanning with a free entry option. Check the payment model and Windows offline-scanning limitation before choosing an event workflow.
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Pick Townscript if you need a broad event workflow, from custom registration and ticket sales to attendee check-in and refunds. It is especially useful when ticket widgets or attendee-data transfers to your own server matter. Organizers should account for paid-ticket fees and KYC and payout requirements.
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| TicketSource | Townscript | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ticketsource.com | townscript.com |
| On event registration software | #23 of 55 | #27 of 55 |
TicketSource: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports general, reserved, and timed tickets
- Real-time mobile ticket scanning
- Telephone booking service
- Many listed integrations
What to know first
- Offline Windows scanner does not sync
- Paid bookings incur per-booking fees
- Capacity is listed up to 1,000 attendees
Townscript: what it does well
- Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
- Custom registration forms collect attendee information.
- Offers multiple ticket types and four discount types.
- App supports check-in, transfers, cancellations, and refunds.
- Registration API can transfer attendee data to an organizer server.
What to know first
- Paid events require organizer KYC.
- Payouts require venue permissions and event completion proofs as applicable.
- External sites must support iframes to use an embedded widget.
- Paid-ticket fees apply, and attendees pay a 2% platform fee.
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