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What Is Showpass?

Showpass is a global leader in event technology, offering ticketing, distribution, and discovery solutions to over 30,000+ event organizers worldwide. Our platform streamlines large-scale events by leveraging cutting-edge technology, custom-built solutions, and a world-class support team. Showpass excels in managing complex events, serving large organizations, and supporting high-volume attractions, proudly catering to millions of customers.

Who Uses Showpass?

Showpass creates solutions for complex events, large organizations, and high-volume attractions, addressing diverse ticketing challenges through advanced technology and strategic partnerships.

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Reviews of Showpass

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.6
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.6

Reviews by company size (employees)

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  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

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5
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Justin
Justin
Marketing and Graphic Designer in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
Sports, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A great alternative to the big ticketing platforms

5.0 last year

Comments: Our overall experience is positive and the platform works and reports well.

Pros:

Showpass is a local business and our company loves to work with other local businesses. We love a good alternative to the high fees of the larger platforms. It's easy to use and we can customize so much without Showpass stepping in.

Cons:

We have lots of demands and some of the features are not there or slow to implement or complete.

Jon
VP of Business Development in US
Events Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Innovative and Technology Centric

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Overall the communication has been excellent! Responsiveness to urgent matters have always been addressed in a timely manner. With Showpass's industry leading technology and service, we feel that we can trust ShowPass not only as our platform but as apart of our Team, always striving for our mutual success!

Pros:

Showpass is a technology first company who values relationships and new ideas. The looking glass through which they see the venue, festival, and direct-to-artist ticketing marketplace is thoroughly refreshing compared to the old monopolistic ways of a soon to be by gone era.

Cons:

We would like to see their old App version removed from the App/Play stores as it is confusing to end users on which one to use.

Stanley
General Manager in Canada
Music, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Review

2.0 last year

Pros:

easy to learn and set up for the basic event build

Cons:

scheduling is horrible for ticket launch and cant combine tickets after launch

Darrel
Operations and Technical Manager in Canada
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Definitely recommend, and that's the highest praise

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Excellent, I had never set up a ticketed event before, there was lots of help, and it just keeps getting easier and easier.

Pros:

That it is Canadian, and located in the same province as our business. Any time I have a problem, there is help right away.

Cons:

There are a couple things in the reports I wish I could find, but to be fair, I have not asked and maybe I'm just not looking in the right spots.

Showpass Response

last month

Hi Darrel, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Showpass has been a great fit for your business and that our team has been able to support you every step of the way. It’s been awesome having you as part of the Showpass community, and we look forward to helping make your events even easier to manage! Thanks again for choosing us—we’re always here to help!

Emily
Sr. Marketing and Events Coordinator in Canada
Events Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Awesome Client Support Team!

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall, Showpass has been great to work with and has elevated our ticketing experience.

Pros:

Their client support team is very quick to respond and help with anything that we need! Additionally, they have been able to innovate and build new features that have greatly improved our event set up.

Cons:

We've had a bit of trouble with scanning in the past but the Showpass team was helpful in finding solutions for our issues.

Showpass Response

last month

Hi Emily, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our client support team has been quick to help! We truly value the relationship we’ve built with you and your team. It’s been a pleasure working together, and we look forward to continuing to support your events. We’re always looking for ways to adapt and create new solutions for our event organizers, so it’s incredibly rewarding to know that we’re hitting the mark. Thank you for being a part of the Showpass community!

Bea
Director in Canada
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Showpass is my go-to event listing provider!

5.0 last month New

Comments: They have been attentive and have great customer service representatives

Pros:

Affordable fees and easy use interface. The metrics are easy to interpret and are helpful when booking future events.

Cons:

I would like the mobile app version to be able to access the same dashboard as a laptop browser.

Showpass Response

last month

Hi Bea, Thank you for the amazing review! We're over the moon to hear that Showpass has become your go-to! Thanks for choosing Showpass. We’re excited to keep supporting your events and small business! Cheers, The Showpass Team

Dwayne
President in US
Performing Arts, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Proud to be a customer

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Showpass has honored everything they’ve said and are continually seeking input for improvement.

Pros:

The vast flexibility it gives us and the customer service experience.

Cons:

Over featured and because of too many extras took a bit longer to train. That’s not really a con though

Showpass Response

last month

Hey Dwayne, We’re over the moon to hear how much you’re enjoying your experience with Showpass! Flexibility and exceptional customer service are at the heart of what we do, and it’s so rewarding to know they’ve made a difference for you. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish with Showpass. Your feedback inspires us to keep improving and innovating to support your success.

Samantha
Administrative Support in Canada
Hospital & Health Care, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Website

4.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

Their software is easy to use and I love the explore feature. And I like that they are a Canadian company employing fellow Canadians.

Cons:

I am unable to make a donation with the company that I want

Showpass Response

last month

Hi Samantha, Thank you for your kind words! We’re committed to providing a fair and transparent service, and it’s wonderful to see that resonating with you. Thanks for being a part of the Showpass community—we’re here to ensure your experience continues to be seamless and enjoyable!

Mitch
Event coordinator in Canada
Entertainment, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Better than Ticketmaster

4.0 last week New

Comments: I enjoyed using this ticket merchant more than ticketmaster and the fees were significantly less

Pros:

The user interface was rather simple and made it easy when transferring tickets through friends

Cons:

It didn't have many events listed for sale that were too relevant to my area

Showpass Response

7 days ago

Hi Mitch, Thank you! We’re always looking to expand the events we offer, so we hope to bring more options to your area in the future. Your insights help us grow, and we’re grateful to have you in the Showpass community. Thanks for choosing us over the alternatives!

Nico
Product Operations Educator in Canada
Apparel & Fashion, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Showpass is amazing!

5.0 last month New

Comments: Great! All the events I go to in Calgary primarily use Showpass and it's nice to not think or stress about getting tickets.

Pros:

Convienence! Showpass is super convienent for all the shows that I go to. It's easy to log in find tickets and download then even right outside venue entrances.

Cons:

Logging in can sometimes be a pain, but other than that it's easy to use.

Showpass Response

last month

Hi Nico, Thank you for the awesome review! It’s fantastic to know we’re your go-to for events in Calgary, and we’re excited to continue making ticketing stress-free for you. Thanks for being part of the Showpass community—we look forward to many more events together!

chris
bandleader promoter in Canada
Music, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

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Great ticketing service for throwin concerts!

5.0 last year

Comments: I have had zero issues in setting up and selling tickets, scanning tickets at concerts and payment has been very prompt.

Pros:

Very easy to use. Staff are very helpful when things go wrong and reply to the chat window really fast. Event set-up is largely intuitive, ticket scanning was flawless. Low fees for customers, lots of fees payee selections . Emailing all guests is great. I don't know how much going into the weeds is valuable here, but I can say that this service has been excellent and I would definitely recommend it.

Cons:

One of the only thing I can think of is that some of the language/terminology isn't clear at first, but the FAQ really helps with that so it's not a real issue. 1 thing I wish was clearer though is that I had to absorb a lot of fees in order to do full refunds for a cancelled event. I was told I would be invoiced. It wasn't super clear to me in all the reporting exactly what amount was what I paid. The breakdowns are numerous, there's a lot of info which is great, but that one thing wasn't clear to me. For my year end, doing my taxes, it would be nice to demonstrate that amount separately instead of it being included in the rest of the overall amounts. Support emails aren't replied to quickly, but then again the chat window is extremely fast and much more efficient for dealing with multiple issues at once, so forget that, I'm looking for flaws where there haven't really been any. None of this is really a big issue.

Dannielle
Patron Services Manager in Canada
Music, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Showpass Is Easy To Use And Continues To Improve

4.0 last year

Comments: When we first started using Showpass there were many features not yet working properly or not fully developed, but the Showpass team has listened to suggestions from their clients and have been working steadily on improving the product. Many new features have been created that continually make it easier to use the Showpass ticketing system, and I am pleased with the overall improvements. I have faith that this product will continue to improve and exceed industry standards!

Pros:

General Admission events are very easy to set up and put on sale quickly.

Cons:

Some basic features are missing for assigned seating set up (example: a proper hold feature for large events), but the development team is working on this.

Victor
Director, Guest Services and Events in Canada
Museums & Institutions, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Feature rich, great value and excellent customer support

5.0 last year

Pros:

- Price: ShowPass provides a robust set of features for the price. - Customer Support: The ShowPass team is outstanding at supporting clients, including having a dedicated point of contact and high responsiveness. - Simple basic interface: It offers an easy and quick setup of events with options to include advanced features.

Cons:

- Too basic food, beverage and retail components: These could be expanded to allow for more control over the sale of items during events. Also, POS capabilities are very limited.

Laura
Marketing and Communications Manager in Canada
Music, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great customer service, highly customizable platform

4.0 last year

Pros:

Working with the Showpass team, setting up and implementing Showpass software, using the Showpass app, amazing response times to questions and issues that arise, finding customzation that fit our organization and our Showpass usage

Cons:

Sometimes the back end can be a bit counterintuitive, with settings in unexpected places, but mostly we've had a great experience

Marla
Marketing and Operations Manager in Canada
Events Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Using Showpass for consumer show ticketing

4.0 last year

Comments: Not bad, could be worse. They have good customer service.

Pros:

Easy to set up, I like the live event tracking for ticket scanning

Cons:

extra fees. I hate that we are forced to use it because of agreements with the venues that we rent.

Nicky
Executive Director in Canada
Nonprofit Organisation Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A Great Tool For Nonprofits

5.0 last year

Pros:

Easy to use and to set up, everything was in one place and customer service is great and very responsive.

Cons:

Nothing that I can think of right now. It was a great tool for our event.

Niek
Filmmaker and Stand-up Comedian in Canada
Media Production, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Love the Showpass ease of use

4.0 last year

Comments: great product, and great price works well for someone wanting to do small public or personal events.

Pros:

It is a cost-effective ticket selling option for small businesses looking to have public events.

Cons:

Some of the features are hard to figure out

Michele
Senior Researcher in US
Research, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A Great Event Management Solution For Business

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

I like the ease of booking events with the help of Showpass The software makes ticketing and general event management easy Deploying and using Showpass is straightforward

Cons:

We have all features we require and Showpass has been effective

Cedar
Director of Client Services in Canada
Printing, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

cedars review

5.0 last year

Comments: very happy ,easy to use keep up the good work~!

Pros:

easy to use right on my pnone no need to print and forget your ticket anymore

Cons:

I haven't discovered a con yet I wonder what people find tricky?

Cara
CEO in US
Entertainment, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Another Ticketing Option

4.0 last year

Comments: I 100% recommend Showpass to any venue that uses ticketing. It is another outlet for customers to purchase tickets. It's easy and they send a will call list before every event.

Pros:

I like how they are another ticketing outlet choice for our customers.

Cons:

I haven't found anything that isn't beneficial to our venue yet.

Vivek
Founder in South Korea
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Good simple platform for new users

4.0 last year

Comments: Solid, will continue to use and learn more features

Pros:

Simple to learn, affordable, does the basic job, decent support

Cons:

Inability to change some settings after an event goes live (ex: seller commissions), and funds withheld after events end

Karen
Office Administrator in Canada
Fund-Raising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

FairTickets

5.0 last year

Pros:

Showpass is very easy to use, simple, quick and efficient.

Cons:

Only con is the cost, cost is more than reasonable though in comparison to other similar providers.

Jon
Senior IT Strategist and Professional Services Manager in Canada
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Online ticket purchasing a breeze

5.0 last month New

Comments: Time is of the essence so I just want a quick and easy way to purchase tickets for my event and my experience with Showpass was just that. A few clicks and I was able to checkout and the payment process was a breeze.

Pros:

Great user interface which was easy to navigate. Also very easy to navigate their site from a mobile device.

Cons:

Pricing for the event was a bit high but I don't think this is a Showpass issue

Showpass Response

last month

Hi Jon, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Showpass made purchasing tickets quick and effortless for you. We’re all about saving time, so it's great to hear our platform delivered exactly that. Thanks again for being part of the Showpass community!

Bonny
owner operator in Canada
Farming, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Showpass review

5.0 last year

Comments: So far very positive, look forward to learning more about it

Pros:

I am new to showpass but cetainly a fan so far.

Cons:

Contacting anyone for help is a challenge

Talysha
Early intervention therapist in Canada
2128, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Awesomesauce

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: I loved it. Showpass was so easy to use and helpful

Pros:

Everything! Show pass is so friendly and nice

Cons:

I liked it all! There was no cons at all

Showpass Response

2 weeks ago

Hi Talysha, Thanks for the "awesomesauce" review—it made our day! We're so glad you found Showpass friendly, helpful, and easy to use. Your kind words remind us why we love doing what we do!