Head-to-head · Performing Arts Software
OPAS vs AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)
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
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
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 |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| 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… 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 → |
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.
Visit OPASFull verdict → - 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 →
More comparisons
- Agile Ticketing Solutions vs OPAS
- Agile Ticketing Solutions vs AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)
- Artifax vs OPAS
- Artifax vs AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)
- Jackrabbit Dance vs OPAS
- Jackrabbit Dance vs AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)
- DanceStudio-Pro vs OPAS
- DanceStudio-Pro vs AudienceView Professional (formerly OvationTix)
All performing arts software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update





