Ludus

Paid#13 of 20 in Performing Arts Software

Ludus: A focused web platform for ticket sales, seating, patron records, and fundraising. Ranked #13 of 20 in Performing Arts Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for small venues needing straightforward performance ticketing.

7.2/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  7.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Small venues needing straightforward performance ticketing
• Ticketing
  Yes
• Facts checked
  24 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Combines online and box-office ticketing in one web application
  • Supports reserved seating with configurable seat maps
  • Maintains patron records alongside event and fundraising tools

• Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access may not fit teams requiring native applications
  • No AI features are provided for automated assistance
  • Focuses on performance sales rather than broader venue operations

Our verdict on Ludus

Ludus is a cloud-based web platform for performing-arts organizations, schools, and venues. It brings online event ticketing, box-office sales, admission management, patron records, performance setup, seating configuration, and fundraising support into a centralized application. Small venues can use it to publish performances, sell admissions, organize reserved seating, and retain audience information across events. The product is sold as paid software and is available through the web.

Its strongest area is the core performance-sales workflow. Organizations can handle online purchases and box-office transactions, then manage admission alongside configurable seat maps for reserved performances. Event setup tools support publishing and administering performances, while patron and audience records keep customer information connected to activity. Donation or fundraising support extends the system beyond admission sales, making Ludus relevant to arts groups that want ticketing and audience engagement in the same workflow.

Ludus is a focused choice for teams that prioritize straightforward performance ticketing over a broad operations suite. Cloud deployment reduces the need for local installation, but access is web-only, which may not suit organizations seeking native desktop or mobile applications. There are no AI features for automated assistance, and the described scope centers on ticketing, seating, patron records, event administration, and fundraising rather than wider venue-management functions. Small venues should consider Ludus when those core needs align; organizations seeking native apps, AI capabilities, or a broader operational platform should evaluate alternatives.

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Alternatives to Ludus

• Agile Ticketing SolutionsA mature multichannel ticketing suite for venues that also need CRM, fundraising, and operations.8.9
• ArtifaxArtifax brings venue scheduling, event coordination, CRM, and financial workflows into one system.8.7
• Jackrabbit DanceA broad studio workflow for scheduling, tuition, family access, and recitals.8.6

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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