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About

Event Essentials is a web-based event management platform that streamlines tasks, promotes events, organizes data, and provides online sales of Tickets, Registrations and Merchandise. Manage all aspects of your Event's Bands & Artists (Contracts, Venues, Performances, Bios, Schedules), Vendors (Registrations, Info, Contracts, Booth Selections, Vetting, Payments, Document Uploads), Sponsors, Live Auctions, Donations, POS, Resources and more. Specifically designed for organizers and promoters of Fairs, Festivals, Music Concerts, and Wine/Beer Events. Our Event Tech solution offers users an easy access to real-time event files and vital data, from anywhere at anytime. By using Event Essential, you can have a convenience-driven and easy-to-use system that enables you to collect and consolidate forms in digital format, track customer sales, and reduce overhead costs while increasing your sales and productivity. Event Essentials is based in the United States.

About

Ludus is a complete performing arts ticketing and event platform that combines ticketing, payments, concessions, volunteer management, Patron CRM, and show-night tools into a single system. Get your own ticketing website, upload a seating chart or do general admission, and provide the best experience for your patrons. Stay in touch with all of your patrons through our Marketing suite. Craft beautiful emails with our drag-and-drop email designer, filter your patrons into audiences based on dozens of parameters, and analyze how your marketing is doing. Ludus is a team of people who build technology for the performing arts that respects tradition, saves time, and helps communities thrive. There are no hidden fees, required contracts, or faceless support lines, just people who understand what it is like backstage, in the box office, and on opening night. Today, Ludus serves more than 5,000 organizations across all 50 states.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Event Essential is perfect for all types of Events, Small to Large, including Festivals, Fairs, Music Concerts, Conferences, Street Fairs, and more.

Audience

Organizations of all sizes seeking a solution to manage ticketing, marketing, and fundraising needs

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Build on a 100% scalable modular system getting only what you need and not what you don't. Don't pay for more than you need. Pricing is fair and equitable by choosing from our . We work with you and customize our solution to meet each of our client's needs.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No contracts. No annual fees.
Ludus is 100% free for organizations choosing to pass on fees.

5% + $0.75 per ticket using credit card
Credit card processing fees are already included.

You get 100% of the ticket price.

No extra payment processing fees or hidden charges.

If you’re not charging for a ticket, neither are we.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Event Essentials has been my go-to event management company for over 5 years. Their reliable ticket purchasing software is flexible and updates easily. Ticket buyer data collection is valuable to support promotion, to send updates and alerts, and allows follow up on customer satisfaction. Staff responds quickly to emails and performs requests rapidly. Their “hands-on” participation makes one feel you have reliable partners. They continue to help raise the bar on event presentation with creative input that is customized to support our goals.
  • I've had nothing but good experiences with Event Essentials and their software / service. They're on the forefront with this software and tech in general.

Cons

  • In over 5 years working with Event Essentials, I have never been disappointed in their services.
  • I had a good experience and don't have any complaints.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Event Essentials
Founded: 2011
United States
www.event-essentials.net

Company Information

Ludus
Founded: 2013
United States
hello.ludus.com

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Categories

Categories

Event Check In Features

Attendee Segmentation
Badge Printing
Data Import / Export
Data Synchronization
Guest List Management
Guest List Search
Lead Capture
Multi-Event
QR Codes
Reporting/Analytics
Ticketing

Event Marketing Features

Audience Segmentation
Campaign Management
Email Marketing
Event Calendar
Landing Pages / Web Forms
Location-Based Marketing
Reporting/Analytics
Social Media Promotion
Surveys & Feedback
Website Management

Ticketing Features

Barcode / Ticket Scanning
Box Office Management
Concessions Management
Customer Database
Event Management
Fundraising Management
General Admission
Kiosk Ticketing
Mobile Ticketing
Online Ticketing
Onsite Ticketing
POS
Print-at-Home
Reserved Seating
Season Tickets
Ticket Brokering
VIP & Discount Tickets

Volunteer Management Features

Attendance Management
Calendar Management
Event Management
Group Management
Member Directory
Membership Management
Recognition Management
Registration Management
Scheduling
Self Service Portal
Training Management
Volunteer Profiles

Event Management Features

Attendee Management
Badge Management
Conferences / Conventions
Exhibit / Vendor Management
Gamification
Room Block Management
Social Media Promotion
Sponsorship Management
Surveys & Feedback
Ticketing
Volunteer Management
Weddings / Parties

Festival Management Features

Artist Management
Barcode / Ticket Scanning
Contract Management
Credential Management
CRM
Staff Scheduling
Ticketing
Transportation Management
Vendor Management
Volunteer Management

Talent Management Features

Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Competency Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Goal Setting / Tracking
Job Description Management
Onboarding
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Training Management

Team Communication Features

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Venue Management Features

Attendee Management
Billing & Invoicing
Contract Management
Customer Management
Event Management
Food & Beverage Management
Multi-Facility
Reservations Management
Resource Booking
Sales Management
Staff Management

Visitor Management Features

Alerts/Notifications
Badge Management
Document Management
ID Scan
Pre-Registration
Registration Management
Self Check-in
Visitor Tracking
Watch List

eCommerce Features

Catalog Management
Channel Management
CRM
Customer Accounts
Data Security
Email Marketing
Inventory Management
Kitting
Loyalty Program
Mobile Access
Multi-Store Management
Order Management
Product Configurator
Promotions Management
Returns Management
Reviews Management
SEO Management
Shopping Cart
Templates

Event Check In Features

Attendee Segmentation
Badge Printing
Data Import / Export
Data Synchronization
Guest List Management
Guest List Search
Lead Capture
Multi-Event
QR Codes
Reporting/Analytics
Ticketing

Event Marketing Features

Audience Segmentation
Campaign Management
Email Marketing
Event Calendar
Landing Pages / Web Forms
Location-Based Marketing
Reporting/Analytics
Social Media Promotion
Surveys & Feedback
Website Management

Ticketing Features

Barcode / Ticket Scanning
Box Office Management
Concessions Management
Customer Database
Event Management
Fundraising Management
General Admission
Kiosk Ticketing
Mobile Ticketing
Online Ticketing
Onsite Ticketing
POS
Print-at-Home
Reserved Seating
Season Tickets
Ticket Brokering
VIP & Discount Tickets

Volunteer Management Features

Attendance Management
Calendar Management
Event Management
Group Management
Member Directory
Membership Management
Recognition Management
Registration Management
Scheduling
Self Service Portal
Training Management
Volunteer Profiles

Event Booking Features

Attendee Management
Confirmation/Reminders
Discount/Coupon Management
Event Calendar
Marketing Management
Online Payments
Online Registration
Social Media Promotion
Wait List Management
Website Management

Fundraising Features

Alumni Management
Auction Management
Campaign Management
Contribution Tracking
CRM
Donor Management
Event Management
Gift Matching Management
Grant Management
Membership Management
Mobile Giving
Payment Processing
Pledge Management
Prospect Management
Raffles / Lotteries
Recurring Giving
Volunteer Management

K-12 Features

Attendance Tracking
Classroom Management
Communication Management
Curriculum Management
Enrollment Management
Financial Management
Parent Portal
Progress Reports
Skill Testing
Student Information / Records

Integrations

Authorize.Net
CardConnect
Constant Contact
EmbedPress
Facebook
HubSpot Sales Hub
Mailchimp
QuickBooks Online
Rambox
Square Card Reader
Stripe
Twilio
WordPress

Integrations

Authorize.Net
CardConnect
Constant Contact
EmbedPress
Facebook
HubSpot Sales Hub
Mailchimp
QuickBooks Online
Rambox
Square Card Reader
Stripe
Twilio
WordPress
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