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Artifax vs AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)

Updated Sep 2026
Both researched from official sources
7 checks side by side

Higher score Artifax #2 in Performing Arts Software 3.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Artifax

AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) #8 in Performing Arts Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 7 features Visit AudienceView

Artifax leads on 1 check, AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) on 5, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreArtifax · 3.6/10
Most featuresAudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) · 5 of 7

Our editors rank Artifax at #2 and AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) at #8 for performing arts software; AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) offers ticketing; Artifax doesn't publish it. AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) offers patron crm; Artifax doesn't publish it. AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) offers class management; Artifax doesn't publish it. AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) offers fundraising tools; Artifax doesn't publish it. AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) offers reserved seating; Artifax doesn't publish it.

Artifax is the better fit for venues coordinating events, spaces, and rehearsals. AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) is the better fit for arts groups combining ticketing with class bookings.

Artifax fits best
Venues coordinating events, spaces, and rehearsals
AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) fits best
Arts groups combining ticketing with class bookings

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Artifax 3.6/10 Visit ↗	AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.6	—
Ranking	#2 in Performing Arts Software	#8 in Performing Arts Software
Best for	Venues coordinating events, spaces, and rehearsals	Arts groups combining ticketing with class bookings
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Artifax 1/7 · AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) 5/7
Ticketing	Not published	✓ (best)
Patron CRM	Not published	✓ (best)
Class management	Not published	✓ (best)
Rehearsal scheduling	Not published	Not published
Fundraising tools	Not published	✓ (best)
Reserved seating	Not published	✓ (best)
Venue calendar	✓ (best)	Not published
Our review
Pros	Shared calendars combine event, rehearsal, and hire scheduling. Conflict checks help teams coordinate spaces and resources. CRM, contracts, invoices, and financial tracking support booking workflows.	Combines online and box-office ticket sales with reserved seating. Supports patron CRM, memberships, donations, and fundraising campaigns. Adds class and workshop bookings alongside events and ticket packages.
Cons	There is no free plan. Pricing requires a tailored proposal rather than published self-service rates. Support is not offered 24/7.	Pricing is provided through a sales conversation rather than published plans. The cloud product is described for web and API access. Support channels listed are documentation.
Our verdict	Artifax brings venue scheduling, bookings, event delivery, CRM, and financial workflows together for arts, cultural, education, and entertainment organizations. Shared calendars cover events, rehearsals, and hires, while resource… Read the review →	AudienceView Professional, formerly OvationTix, brings ticketing and related operating tools together for performing arts and live-event organizations. The vendor describes it for theaters, performing arts centers, orchestras, dance… Read the review →

ArtifaxPerforming Arts Software 3.6Pricing on request
AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)Performing Arts Software —Pricing on request

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Strengths and trade-offs

Artifax — where it wins
- Shared calendars combine event, rehearsal, and hire scheduling.
- Conflict checks help teams coordinate spaces and resources.
- CRM, contracts, invoices, and financial tracking support booking workflows.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing requires a tailored proposal rather than published self-service rates.
- Support is not offered 24/7.
AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) — where it wins
- Combines online and box-office ticket sales with reserved seating.
- Supports patron CRM, memberships, donations, and fundraising campaigns.
- Adds class and workshop bookings alongside events and ticket packages.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is provided through a sales conversation rather than published plans.
- The cloud product is described for web and API access.
- Support channels listed are documentation.

Artifax3.6/10 · Pricing on request
Artifax brings venue scheduling, event coordination, CRM, and financial workflows into one system.
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AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)—/10 · Pricing on request
A performing-arts platform that combines ticket sales, patron records, fundraising, and classes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026