School theatre programs and community performing arts organizations have very specific needs — reserved seating, family-friendly checkout, mobile check-in for staff, and administrative reporting. Most general ticketing platforms weren't built with these use cases in mind. Here's how the options compare.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CurtainCall | Eventbrite | TicketLeap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom seat map builder | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited |
| Reserved seating | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Add-on | ⚠️ Limited |
| Mobile check-in app | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| School admin controls | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Stripe payments | ✅ Yes | ❌ Own processor | ❌ Own processor |
| Per-ticket fee | ✅ Low ($0.50–$1.50) | ❌ High (6.95%+) | ❌ Medium (3.5%+) |
| Free tier available | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (basic) | ✅ Yes (basic) |
| Custom branding | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Partial |
| Reporting & analytics | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Basic |
| Built for schools | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | CurtainCall | Eventbrite | TicketLeap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39/mo | $9.99/mo + 3.5% + $1.59/ticket | N/A |
| Professional | $89/mo (7-day free trial) | $29/mo + 2.5% + $1.59/ticket | Custom |
| Business | $179/mo | Custom | Custom |
| Enterprise | $599/mo | Custom | Custom |
Best For: Schools vs. Large Venues
Best for Schools and Community Theatres
CurtainCall was purpose-built for this use case. Custom seat maps, flat monthly pricing, admin controls, and mobile check-in make it the clear choice for school productions and community events.
Learn more about CurtainCall →Best for Large Public Events
Eventbrite has the largest audience discovery network, making it better for public events where you need organic ticket sales from people browsing the platform. For school events where you're marketing directly to families, this advantage disappears.
Customer Support
Eventbrite and TicketLeap are large platforms with general support teams. Response times can be slow and support is often self-service. CurtainCall is backed by Metorox — a small team that responds within 24 hours and can make custom adjustments for your specific event setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can CurtainCall handle large venues with 500+ seats?
Yes. CurtainCall's seat map builder supports venues of any size. The Enterprise plan is designed for large venues with high ticket volumes.
Does CurtainCall support free events?
Yes. CurtainCall supports free events on all plans — perfect for school events where admission is free but you still need seat reservations or attendance tracking.
Can I migrate from Eventbrite to CurtainCall?
Yes. Contact us and we'll help you set up your venue and import your event data. Migration is straightforward for most setups.
Ready to Try CurtainCall?
Start with a 7-day free trial on the Professional plan. No credit card required for the trial. Set up your first event in under 30 minutes.
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