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Head-to-head · Performing Arts Software

OPAS vs AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score OPAS #7 in Performing Arts Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit OPAS

OPAS leads on 0 checks, AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOPAS · 7.8/10
  • Most featuresOPAS · 6 of 7

OPAS scores higher on our rubric for performing arts software: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

OPAS is the better fit for arts organizations needing ticketing and venue calendars. AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) is the better fit for arts groups combining ticketing with class bookings.

  • OPAS fits best

    Arts organizations needing ticketing and venue calendars

  • AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) fits best

    Arts groups combining ticketing with class bookings

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Side by side

Feature OPAS 7.8/10 Visit ↗ AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.7
Ranking #7 in Performing Arts Software #8 in Performing Arts Software
Best for Arts organizations needing ticketing and venue calendars Arts groups combining ticketing with class bookings
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OPAS 6/7 · AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix) 5/7
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Patron CRM ✓ ✓
Class management ✓ ✓
Rehearsal scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Fundraising tools ✓ ✓
Reserved seating ✓ ✓
Venue calendar ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines box-office sales with patron and audience relationship management
  • Includes reserved seating, venue seat maps and calendar management
  • Adds fundraising, donor, education and class administration tools
  • 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
  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales model
  • Web access is the listed platform; no other platform is specified
  • Its performing-arts focus may not fit general event-management needs
  • 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

OPAS is a cloud-based, web-accessible management platform for performing arts organizations, including theatres, concert venues and arts centres. It brings ticket sales, patron records, reserved seating, fundraising, education…

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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…

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  1. OPASPerforming Arts Software 7.8Pricing on request
  2. AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)Performing Arts Software 7.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OPAS — where it wins

    • Combines box-office sales with patron and audience relationship management
    • Includes reserved seating, venue seat maps and calendar management
    • Adds fundraising, donor, education and class administration tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales model
    • Web access is the listed platform; no other platform is specified
    • Its performing-arts focus may not fit general event-management needs
  • 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.
  • OPAS7.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A unified cloud platform for ticketing, patron management, fundraising and venue operations.

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  • AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A performing-arts platform that combines ticket sales, patron records, fundraising, and classes.

    Visit AudienceViewFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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