The PatronManager Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about PatronManager in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
PatronManager
The Insider’s Guide
Ticketing and CRM for arts organizations, built on Salesforce
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among event ticketing platforms, read from PatronManager’s own pages.
Made by PatronManager (part of Ticketure) · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from PatronManager’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on PatronManager’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 0 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade
PatronManager is a ticketing and constituent-management system for performing arts and cultural organizations. It combines ticketing, fundraising and marketing in one database built on Salesforce. The site says it is now part of the Ticketure family and serves more than 500 arts organizations.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about PatronManager, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No price is published, the listing rests on one page, and it is now part of Ticketure.
- 1
Best for ticketing and donor records for arts organisations
PatronManager is ticketing, subscriptions and fundraising for arts groups, built on Salesforce, with ticket buyers and donors in one record.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Ticketing and subscriptions
Sells single tickets and subscriptions for performances and concerts.
- 4
Fundraising
Tracks donors and gifts in the same record as ticket buyers.
- 5
Marketing
Uses patron data held in the one system for audience marketing.
- 6
A 1.6 GPA, above 0 of 79
That is against the other event ticketing platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
The plain part of PatronManager you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 1 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
PatronManager at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- PatronManager (part of Ticketure)
- Category
- Event Ticketing
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for ticketing and donor records for arts organisations
PatronManager is ticketing, subscriptions and fundraising for arts groups, built on Salesforce, with ticket buyers and donors in one record. No price is published, the listing rests on one page, and it is now part of Ticketure.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No prices are published; the site tells visitors to get in touch. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial on the listing. |
| Features | C | Ticketing, subscriptions, donors and marketing are described, but only briefly, with one page behind the listing. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It sits on Salesforce, which brings set-up of its own. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only on the listing, built on the Salesforce platform. No integrations are named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who PatronManager is for
- Fits if you run an orchestra, theatre or dance company
- Works for arts groups that want ticket buyers and donors in one record
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you run general events, as it is aimed at arts and culture
- Watch out: no price is published and there is no trial
- Too light on detail to judge, as the listing rests on a single page
- Watch out: it is now part of Ticketure, with both products said to continue
Good to know
Good for
- Symphony orchestras, theaters and dance companies
- Arts councils and nonprofit museums
- Organizations that want ticketing and donor records in one place
Worth knowing
- No prices are published; the site directs visitors to get in touch.
- It is aimed at arts and cultural organizations, not general event organizers.
- The vendor is now part of Ticketure and says both products will keep being developed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
PatronManager's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No prices are published; the site tells visitors to get in touch.
We could not confirm PatronManager’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. patronmanager.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Ticketing and CRM for arts organizations, built on Salesforce. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, ticketing.
Ticketing, subscriptions, donors and marketing are described, but only briefly, with one page behind the listing.
- Ticketing and subscriptions
- Sells single tickets and subscriptions for performances and concerts.
- Fundraising
- Tracks donors and gifts in the same record as ticket buyers.
- Marketing
- Uses patron data held in the one system for audience marketing.
- Built on Salesforce
- Runs on the Salesforce platform, with all data in a single system.
- Annual community meeting
- The vendor hosts a user meeting, listed for May 19-21, 2026 in Chicago.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Salesforce
PatronManager is made by PatronManager (part of Ticketure).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/79
Other event ticketing platforms it is graded above
PatronManager's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 6.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 8 of 79) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 80 event ticketing platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. PatronManager’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 79
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 79
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 79
- CEase of useAbove 4 of 79
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 79
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of PatronManager you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 1 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 73 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms grade higher.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
What this rests on. PatronManager’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Tessitura, Ticketsolve, Audience View and Ticketure
The 4 tools PatronManager is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Tessitura
Paid
- 1.8GPA
Ticketsolve
Paid
Box office, CRM and fundraising platform for UK and Irish venues.
- Ticketsolve also covers dashboards.
- 1.8GPA
Audience View
Paid
Ticketing and audience software for theaters, venues and campuses.
- Audience View also covers forms.
- 2.0GPA
Ticketure
Paid
Ticketing, POS and memberships for museums and attractions.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is PatronManager free?
No. PatronManager is a paid product.
What platforms does PatronManager work on?
PatronManager is available on Web.
Does PatronManager have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PatronManager is listed for Web.
Does PatronManager have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PatronManager is listed for Web.
Is PatronManager open source?
PatronManager is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does PatronManager integrate with?
PatronManager's listing names Salesforce. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes PatronManager?
PatronManager is made by PatronManager (part of Ticketure).
What are the alternatives to PatronManager?
The closest alternatives to PatronManager in our directory are Tessitura, Ticketsolve, Audience View and Ticketure.
How does PatronManager compare with other event ticketing platforms?
PatronManager's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 6.
Could I make my own version of PatronManager?
The plain part of PatronManager you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from PatronManager’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from PatronManager's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by PatronManager (part of Ticketure). Prices change, so check patronmanager.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- PatronManager, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/patronmanager
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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