Best OnTheStage Alternative for Dance Studios
Transparent pricing, native mobile apps, and weekly payouts. Recital ticketing without the sales call.
OnTheStage vs Stage Stubs at a Glance
| Feature | Stage Stubs | OnTheStage |
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| Buyer fee | 3.5% + $0.50 | Requires demo |
| Monthly cost | $0 | $0 |
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| Mobile apps (iOS/Android) |
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| QR scanning |
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| Weekly payouts | No minimum | After show closes |
| Phone support |
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| Merchandise at checkout |
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Fees that require a sales call are rarely parent-friendly.
Why Dance Studios Switch
- Parents see the fee before checkout. Stage Stubs shows 3.5% + $0.50 right on the ticket. No demo required, no surprises.
- Built for recitals, not everything. OnTheStage offers websites, marketing, and theatre tools. If you just want to sell tickets and get paid, Stage Stubs keeps it simple.
- Native apps your staff already know. Track sales, scan QR codes, and manage the door from iOS or Android. No browser login at the venue.
What Parents Actually Pay
Stage Stubs charges 3.5% + $0.50 per ticket. That's it. No hidden platform fees, no surprises after a sales call.
1 ticket at $20
Ticket price
$20.00
Stage Stubs fee
$1.20
Parent pays
$21.20
5 tickets at $20
Ticket total
$100.00
Stage Stubs fees
$6.00
Parent pays
$106.00
1,000 tickets at $20
Ticket revenue
$20,000
Total fees collected
$1,200
You receive
$20,000
Parents pay the booking fee. Studios receive the full ticket price with no deductions.
When OnTheStage Might Make Sense
- OnTheStage includes website builders, digital programs, and marketing tools. If you need a new studio website or Showgram-style playbills, they bundle that in.
- They also support theatre seasons, livestreams, and donor management. If you're running year-round productions beyond recitals, the extra features could be useful.
- Stage Stubs does one thing: sell recital tickets with low fees and fast payouts. If that's all you need, you won't miss the extras.
What You Get With Stage Stubs
Interactive Seating Charts
Clone showtimes, hold seats, and publish maps in minutes.
Mobile Staff Apps
Track sales, scan QR codes, and comp seats from iOS or Android.
Event Shops
Add flowers, merch, shout outs, or donations to the same cart.
Weekly Deposits
Automatic ACH payouts with clear fee reporting.
Switch in 15 Minutes
No contracts or data migrations required.
- 1 Create your account. Two minutes, no credit card.
- 2 Rebuild your shows. Drop seats, set prices, add merchandise.
- 3 Send the link. Parents buy right away and you get weekly payouts.
Need help? Our team is available by phone, email, or chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
OnTheStage does not publish pricing on their website. You need to book a demo to get a quote. Stage Stubs publishes one flat rate: 3.5% + $0.50 per ticket, visible before checkout.
Yes. There are no setup fees, monthly charges, or payout deductions. Parents pay a small booking fee and you receive the full ticket price every week.
Create a free Stage Stubs account, rebuild your seating chart, and send parents the new link. Most studios switch in about fifteen minutes. Our team is available by phone, email, or chat if you need help.
Yes. Stage Stubs includes an interactive seating chart builder. Parents pick exact seats during checkout, just like any major ticketing platform.
Payouts are sent weekly via direct deposit with no ticket minimum. You do not have to wait until after the show closes.
Yes. Add flowers, shirts, shout-outs, or digital downloads to checkout. Parents can buy everything in one transaction.
Ready to show parents the price upfront?
Create your first Stage Stubs event in minutes. No credit card required.
