Purplepass 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing
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- Overview
- Pricing and Plans
- Features
- Integrations
- User Reviews
Overview
About Purplepass
Purplepass is an enterprise-grade ticketing and admissions platform that helps event professionals sell more tickets, speed entry, and keep every department on the same page. Cloud-native and PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant, it embeds a fully branded checkout directly into your website so guests never leave your domain. Our design team builds venue-accurate, mobile-friendly seat maps at no charge; you can also create unlimited general-admission, timed-entry, multi-day, or festival zones in minutes.
Key Selling Tools
• Reserved seating, season subscriptions, flex passes, VIP packages, merchandise, add-ons, and donations in a single cart
• Unlimited promo, discount, and access codes plus built-in SMS and email blasts with UTM tracking for true campaign ROI
• Single Sign On (CAS/SAML/OIDC) and TouchNet support for seamless campus or enterprise authentication
• Auto-generated deep links and QR codes for instant sharing on social, email, or paid ads
Admissions & Point-of-Sale
• Desktop POS and iPad terminals process cash, card, or comp with real-time sync to the cloud
• iOS and Android apps pair with wireless tri-cellular scanners that read QR, barcodes, and NFC and keep scanning offline if...
Purplepass Screenshots

Purplepass Pricing and Plans
Online Sales - For-Profit
Pricing available upon request
No plan information available
Online Sales - Non-Profit
Pricing available upon request
No plan information available
Purplepass Features
- Popular features found in TicketingAttendance ManagementBarcode/Ticket ScanningConfirmations/RemindersCustomer Data ManagementEmail MarketingOnline TicketingOnsite TicketingPromotions ManagementRegistration ManagementReserved SeatingThird-Party IntegrationsWebsite Management
- More features of PurplepassAccess Controls/PermissionsActivity DashboardActivity TrackingAdmissions ManagementAlerts/NotificationsAlumni ManagementAPIArtist ManagementAttendance TrackingAttendee ManagementAttendee SegmentationBadge PrintingBilling & InvoicingBooking ManagementCalendar ManagementClass SchedulingCommenting/NotesCommunication ManagementContact ManagementContract/License ManagementCredential ManagementCredit Card ProcessingCRMCross Selling FunctionalityCustomizable BrandingCustomizable FieldsCustomizable FormsCustomizable ReportsCustomizable TemplatesData Import/ExportData SynchronizationDiscount ManagementDrag & DropDynamic PricingElectronic PaymentsEmail RemindersEmployee ManagementEvent CalendarEvent ManagementEvent SchedulingEvent TicketingEvent TrackingFee ManagementFloor Plans & MapsFor Film FestivalsFor Higher EducationForms ManagementFor Music FestivalsGroup RegistrationGuest AccreditationGuest List ManagementGuest List SearchK-12Kiosk TicketingLead CaptureMarketing AutomationMobile AccessMobile AlertsMobile TicketingMulti-CurrencyMulti-EventMulti-LanguageOnline PaymentsOnline RegistrationOnsite RegistrationPersonalizationPoint of Sale (POS)Print-at-HomeQR CodesReal-Time AnalyticsReal-Time DataReal-Time MonitoringReal-Time NotificationsReal-Time UpdatesRemindersReporting/AnalyticsReporting & StatisticsRole-Based PermissionsSales ReportsSales Trend AnalysisSeason TicketsSeating MapSelf Check-In/Check-OutSelf Service PortalSMS RemindersSocial Media IntegrationSocial PromotionStaff SchedulingSupport Ticket ManagementSurvey/Poll ManagementSurveys & FeedbackTicketingTicket ReservationsTransportation ManagementVendor ManagementVisitor RegistrationVisual AnalyticsVolunteer ManagementWait List ManagementWebsite Integration
Purplepass Integrations
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Purplepass User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
Ratings Breakdown
5
90%
4
8%
3
2%
2
0%
1
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Secondary Ratings
Ease of Use
4.8
Value for money
4.9
Customer support
4.9
Functionality
4.7
Robin H.
Verified reviewer
Music
51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed June 2025
Fantastic experience with Purple Pass
5
A+. I remember when I was looking for a new company and the one I chose wouldn't answer their phones-they told you to talk to the "group," the way G--gle does, rather than be of help. When I finally reached someone, she said she could help once only. I was a potential new customer, and she didn't care. Horrible experience. Purple Pass is the antithesis of this experience. The people are so knowledgeable and friendly, and it's obvious that comes from the attitude of the [sensitive content hidden], who has been fantastic throughout the experience. Can't say enough good things about this company. Then as a topper, we get paid within a few days of our event end. Amazing!
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Andrew M.
Verified reviewer
Higher Education
201-500 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed April 2025
Purplepass - Accessible, Efficient & Flexible
5
It's a most agreeable melding of accessibility and efficiency. I'm able to easily post new events, and also make changes as needed. Our patrons appreciate how much easier Purplepass makes their ticket-buying experience as compared to other systems. Purplepass is an excellent option for managing multiple facilities as we do at Pensacola State.
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Reasons for switching to Purplepass
The switch from Vendini (not an option above) to Purplepass was made prior to my arrival at Pensacola State, but I've understood that the switch was considered a step up.
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Ariel I.
Verified reviewer
Entertainment
51-200 employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed December 2022
Easy to use
5
Overall I've had a great experience with Purplepass and their customer support team.
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Kathy C.
Verified reviewer
Events Services
2-10 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed November 2025
Excellent customer service
5
Great staff, good experience. Our representative walked us through the setup process was open to creating new options to meet our needs and unique setup.
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Sumanth R.
Verified reviewer
Non-Profit Organization Management
2-10 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed April 2025
end to end ticketing plaftform
5
Purplepass provides a comprehensive end to end ticketing platform for our non-profit's needs. The setup is easy. All options in ticketing like multiple categories, pricing options, coupon codes, sale open/close customization are provided. In addition, physical scanners and smartphone based scanners make it easy to checkin attendees on event day. The support from the staff has been excellent.
Ratings Breakdown
Reasons for choosing Purplepass
Purplepass was chosen by my predecessor. However, after extensive collaboration with both teams to get the features needed for our organization, he decided to go with Purplepass.
Reasons for switching to Purplepass
We used Paypal as a backend with our own custom front-end based on opensource software. As the organization's needs grew the opensource front-end lacked features and flexibility for the needs and hence we needed a more sophisticated platform. So, we made the switch to Purplepass.
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Shehnaaz J.
Verified reviewer
Performing Arts
11-50 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed April 2025
Purplepass, the most reliable ticketing software
5
We’ve been using Purplepass for over three years now to manage ticketing for our dance showcases, which regularly draw close to 1,000 attendees—and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Purplepass has offered an incredibly streamlined and user-friendly ticketing system. Setting up events is intuitive and quick, and the platform offers great flexibility in customizing ticket types, pricing tiers, and event details to suit our unique needs. Our guests consistently tell us how easy and seamless it is to book tickets, whether they’re purchasing online or at the door. One of the standout features for us has been their ticket scanning device, which has made on-site check-ins much more efficient. With large crowds arriving in waves, speed and organization are critical—and Purplepass has absolutely delivered on that front. The scanners work smoothly and reliably, helping us keep lines moving and our guests happy. In terms of cost, Purplepass offers very reasonable service fees, which has been a major plus, especially for nonprofit or community-centered events like ours. We appreciate that they keep their pricing fair without compromising on features or support. Speaking of support, their customer service team is always prompt, professional, and genuinely helpful. Whether it’s a quick question or a last-minute need before showtime, their team has always been there to assist us. Overall, Purplepass has become an essential part of our event planning process. If you’re hosting events—big or small—and need a reliable, affordable, and efficient ticketing platform, we highly recommend Purplepass.
Ratings Breakdown
Reasons for switching to Purplepass
Not user friendly, Higher fees, Payments not made in a timely manner
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Cindy S.
Verified reviewer
Higher Education
501-1000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed April 2025
Purplepass Ticketing Software
5
From the start, the staff have been professional and helpful. There is not a question too small that they won't help solve. If you make a suggestion to make a change to the software to make the system work better for you, they will always listen and send your thoughts up to the development team. A lot of times, you are not the only users who has a similar thought.
Ratings Breakdown
Reasons for switching to Purplepass
Cost of previously used software became prohibitive. Had been working with Vendini before they were acquired by AudienceView
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Todd Q.
Verified reviewer
Higher Education
51-200 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed April 2025
Easy, Professional Ticketing Service
5
Overall, I would highly recommend Purplepass. Their system is incredibly easy to use, and our patrons are very happy with it as well.
Ratings Breakdown
Reasons for choosing Purplepass
The new box office POS looked really easy to use.
Reasons for switching to Purplepass
Their system was clunky and difficult to navigate. Before that we were on
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Cliff T.
Verified reviewer
Higher Education
51-200 employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
Reviewed March 2025
Customer service is second to none
4
Our university made the transition to PurplePass in December of 2022. It was a challenge to make the change from our previous, more familiar, ticketing system to a less familiar one, but the staff at PurplePass was available to answer each one of my questions. My needs were fairly complex, at least they were in my eyes as I had several categories of customers who needed to receive discounts at a variety of different rates. The PurplePass system allowed me to create a coupon code for each customer type and for each individual theatre patron. The PurplePass ticketing system is a robust one with many features. I find I am still learning about new features all the time. The PurplePass people send out newsletters regularly to help their clients familiarize themselves with new possibilities that can improve sales. Without the help of the team at PurplePass, I'm sure I would've been unable to meet my customers' needs in a timely fashion. The PurplePass team also provided ticket scanners and other pieces of equipment for our use. They have just upgraded our equipment and I am very pleased with the result. In addition, the PurplePass team has been especially helpful during a transition between ticket sales personnel, providing personalized training for my new ticket sales person. It's this level of customer service that has made my PurplePass experience such a positive one. The software itself allows me to create an attractive online event that is easy for my customers to navigate. The system provides the option for my customer to print a PDF copy of their ticket or to bring a QR code to the theater for scanning. Social media links, mass mailings, and robust data reporting are just a few of the services provided by the PurplePass platform. While no ticketing system is perfect, the PurplePass system, along with the technical support that they provide, has proven to be an invaluable asset to my Theatre program. I highly recommend PurplePass. Dr. R. Cliff Thompson Director of Theatre Freed-Hardeman University [sensitive content hidde]
Ratings Breakdown
Reasons for choosing Purplepass
This was several years ago and I don't recall the other companies we considered. I selected a company by name because the form required me to.
Reasons for switching to Purplepass
They had set a price point that was far too high for our institution.
Vendor Response
Hi Cliff, thanks for your review and feedback. I wanted to let you know that your guests can create a ticket buyer account, securely save payment methods on file, and have all of this automatically filled out when they purchase tickets. They can also view their order history and re-download their tickets as well. We also now have Single Sign On (SSO) support which will allow all of your students to sign into Purplepass using their student email credentials. This means that students do not need to create an account or remember another login ID/PW - They can use their existing student email account. With SSO, this also addresses your other comment about auto-applying discounts. You can restrict special student-only and staff-only tickets that are hidden to the general public and are automatically shown when they are signed into their Purplepass account using their school email address. Besides restricted access tickets, this also includes automatic discounts for them.
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Denyse C.
Verified reviewer
Performing Arts
2-10 employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
Review sourceReviewed May 2025
PurplePass is Excellent!
5
ALL EXCELLENCE ALL THE TIME!! We switched from another ticket sales service to find a friendly, affordable, easy to use process. We have been delighted with the results of using PurplePass. I can set up events, I can clone events, I can customize events! Our attendees are able to use the site with very little assistance. It's been a good switch.
Ratings Breakdown
Reasons for switching to Purplepass
The company was sold and became more costly. We were looking for a nimble and friendly company to partner with.
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