The Showpass Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Showpass 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.
Showpass
The Insider’s Guide
Ticketing platform for event organizers, sold on per-ticket fees
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among event ticketing platforms, read from Showpass’s own pages.
Made by Showpass · 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 Showpass’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Showpass’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
2.4
GPA, above 39 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade
Showpass is an event ticketing platform that lets organizers sell tickets on branded event pages or embed them on their own site. It has no monthly fee: organizers pay a service fee plus card processing on each paid ticket, and can pass those fees to buyers. Higher tiers add assigned seating, ticket packages, memberships and group sales.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Showpass, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You set up event pages and fee settings.
- 1
Best for venues and promoters selling ticketed events in Canada
Seating, packages and waitlists need Professional, and moving between tiers means contacting support.
- 2
There is a free plan
Free to use for free events; fees apply only when paid tickets are sold. No monthly fee.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
Branded event pages and embeds
Each event gets a customizable page, and tickets can also be sold from an embedded widget on the organizer's own website.
- 5
Assigned seating and packages
On the Professional tier, organizers can build seating maps, bundle tickets into packages, and sell add-ons such as food tokens.
- 6
Group sales and memberships
The Premium tier adds a group sales portal and member-only packages with perks.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 39 of 79
That is against the other event ticketing platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of Showpass you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Showpass at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Showpass
- Category
- Event Ticketing
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for venues and promoters selling ticketed events in Canada
Showpass has no monthly fee and charges a per-ticket fee of 1% + $0.59 CAD on Essential, plus card processing. Seating, packages and waitlists need Professional, and moving between tiers means contacting support.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Essential is 1% + $0.59 CAD per paid item plus 2.9% + $0.30 CAD processing, and Professional rises to 2.5% + $1.69, so it sits in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | B | No monthly fee, and free events cost nothing, though there is no trial and fees apply to paid tickets. |
| Features | C | Branded pages, check-in and on-site sales. Assigned seating, packages and waitlists need Professional, and group sales and memberships need Premium. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You set up event pages and fee settings. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android, with Square, Meta and Google connections. |
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 Showpass is for
- Fits if you sell tickets in Canada and want no monthly fee
- Works for venues that need seating and packages on a per-ticket basis
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you need Professional, with fees of 2.5% + $1.69 CAD per paid item
- Not for you if you want a trial, as there isn't one
- Watch out: prices are in Canadian dollars, and card processing is charged on top
- Watch out: switching tiers is done by contacting support
Good to know
Good for
- Organizers who want no monthly fee and pay only when tickets sell
- Venues and festivals that need assigned seating or season passes
- Free events, which cost nothing to run on the platform
Worth knowing
- Prices are shown in Canadian dollars; tickets can be sold in CAD, USD or EUR.
- Showpass's service fee (1% + $0.59 CAD on Essential) is charged per paid item, on top of card processing.
- Assigned seating, ticket packages and waitlists need Professional; group sales and memberships need Premium.
- There is no free trial, and moving between tiers is done by contacting support.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
3
plans to choose from
Showpass has a free plan.
No monthly fee, and free events cost nothing, though there is no trial and fees apply to paid tickets.
Essential
$0
Fee of 1% + $0.59 CAD per paid item, plus 2.9% + $0.30 CAD card processing. Unlimited events, branded pages and data.
Professional
$0
Fee of 2.5% + $1.69 CAD per paid item. Adds ticket packages, assigned seating, tracking links, add-ons and waitlists.
Premium
Custom
Adds group sales, memberships, buy now pay later, on-site hardware and dedicated support. Priced per redeemable item.
The free plan
Free to use for free events; fees apply only when paid tickets are sold. No monthly fee.
Read from showpass.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Ticketing platform for event organizers, sold on per-ticket fees. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, ticketing.
Branded pages, check-in and on-site sales.
- Branded event pages and embeds
- Each event gets a customizable page, and tickets can also be sold from an embedded widget on the organizer's own website.
- Assigned seating and packages
- On the Professional tier, organizers can build seating maps, bundle tickets into packages, and sell add-ons such as food tokens.
- Group sales and memberships
- The Premium tier adds a group sales portal and member-only packages with perks.
- Check-in and on-site sales
- Guests can be checked in from a smartphone, and at the door Showpass connects to Square for tap and debit payments.
- Fee controls
- Organizers choose whether to pass the service fee to buyers in full, in part, or absorb it, and fees are shown upfront at checkout.
- Discovery and distribution
- Events can be listed on Showpass Discovery at no extra charge, and the site mentions Meta and Google partnerships for promotion.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Square
- Meta
Showpass is made by Showpass.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
39/79
Other event ticketing platforms it is graded above
Showpass's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 39 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 43 of 79) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 80 event ticketing platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Showpass’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 79
- BFree plan and trialAbove 43 of 79
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 79
- CEase of useAbove 4 of 79
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 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 Showpass you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
What this rests on. Showpass’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
Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, Ticket Fairy and TicketLeap
The 4 tools Showpass is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Ticket Tailor
Free
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits.
- Ticket Tailor also covers email campaigns.
- 3.0GPA
Eventbrite
Free plan · from $15/mo
Ticketing and event marketplace, with fees usually paid by buyers.
- Eventbrite also covers email campaigns.
- 3.0GPA
Ticket Fairy
Free plan · from $20/mo
Ticketing and event operations for festivals, clubs and venues.
- Only Showpass lists iOS and Android apps.
- Showpass also covers reports.
- Ticket Fairy also covers marketing automation.
- 2.8GPA
TicketLeap
Free
Self-service ticketing with fees buyers can cover in full.
- TicketLeap also covers email campaigns and qR codes.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 Showpass free?
Showpass has a free plan. Free to use for free events; fees apply only when paid tickets are sold.
How much does Showpass cost?
Showpass lists 3 plans. Essential: $0.
What platforms does Showpass work on?
Showpass is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Showpass have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Showpass is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Showpass have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Showpass is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Showpass open source?
Showpass is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Showpass integrate with?
Showpass's listing names Square, Meta and Google. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Showpass?
Showpass is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Showpass?
The closest alternatives to Showpass in our directory are Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite, Ticket Fairy and TicketLeap.
How does Showpass compare with other event ticketing platforms?
Showpass's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 39 of the 79 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 9.
Could I make my own version of Showpass?
The plain part of Showpass you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Showpass’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 Showpass'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 Showpass. Prices change, so check showpass.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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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Showpass, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/showpass
- 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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