BookTix Ticketing Review for Dance Studios
30-word pitch – BookTix delivers a professional online box office—reserved seating, QR scanning, and flexible fundraising—while remaining 100 % free for studios (buyers pay 3.75 % + $0.90).
Quick Specs
| Ideal studio size | 100 – 2 000 seats |
| Fee / ticket | 3.75 % + $0.90 |
| Countries | 🇺🇸 USA (intl cards OK) |
| Integrations | POS & CSV exports |
| Mobile scanner | ✔︎ iOS/Android |
| Donations | ✔︎ 3.5 % + $0.50 |
Why Studios Choose BookTix
Free for Organisers
No setup, no monthly cost—ever.
Professional Reserved Seating
High-school-theatre-grade seat maps elevate recital experience.
Flex Fee Fundraising
Add your own facility or donation fee with a click.
Emergency Show-Day Hotline
Real humans on call if tech gremlins strike.
Hands-On Walkthrough
- Self-sign-up → build event
- Upload seat map (BookTix sets it free)
- Publish link; buyers pick seats
- Scan QR codes with free app
Pricing & Fees {#_pricing-booktix}
| Ticket Face | Buyer Pays | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $11.28 | $1.28 |
| $20 | $21.65 | $1.65 |
(Studio cost: $0 — fees auto-add at checkout.)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free for organiser
- Lower fees on $20+ tickets
- Robust reserved seating & scanner app
- Flex-Fee for fundraising
- Emergency support line
Cons
- Not dance-specific (no tuition gating)
- Default payout post-event (advance on request)
- Shared branding (BookTix URL)
Key Differentiators
- Theatre-grade feature depth
- Flex-Fee to raise extra funds
- Free seat-map creation
Limitation: No mailed tickets—TutuTix offers that.
Ideal Fit & Alternatives
- Choose BookTix if… you want pro features at zero organiser cost.
- Consider alternatives if… you need tuition gating (DRT) or printed tickets (TutuTix).
- Mentions: StageStubs, CUR8.
Real User Feedback
“Shopping cart + seat selection intuitive even for grandparents."
"Scanning with phones added real polish to our recital.”
(Aggregate rating ≈ 4.7/5)
Get Started
- Register free at booktix.com
- Upload seating PDF
- Launch ticket sales
- Request early payout if needed
FAQ
- How quickly can I launch? — Same day with seat map.
- Can I embed on my site? — Link or iframe works.
- Are physical tickets supported? — Print via POS, not mailed.
- Does BookTix support cash sales? — Yes, POS mode records $0 fee.
- How are refunds handled? — Admin portal controls; fees non-refundable.
Final Verdict
BookTix packs theatre-level power into a free package ideal for dance studios wanting polish without cost. For straightforward ticketing, it’s a near-perfect choice.