Dance Studio Pro alternative ticketing solution for dance studios
DanceStudio-Pro is a solid studio manager, but ticketing is an add-on. Stage Stubs is purpose-built, free for organizers, and easier for families.
DanceStudio-Pro ticketing vs Stage Stubs
| Feature | Stage Stubs | DanceStudio-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $0 | Starts at $45 |
| Buyer fee | 3.5% + $0.50 (buyer pays) | Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 (studio pays or adds fee) |
| Purpose-built ticketing |
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Add-on inside management app |
| Buyer login required | No | Yes, Parent Portal |
| Mobile apps for staff |
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Browser only |
| Phone support for buyers |
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No call center |
| Interactive seating charts |
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Do it yourself builder |
| QR scanning tools |
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| Merchandise at checkout |
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| Dedicated box-office team |
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DIY |
Why Studios Move Off DanceStudio-Pro Ticketing
No subscription. Ticket buyers cover the Stage Stubs fee, so you do not spend $45 to $150 every month just to keep access.
Open checkout. Parents, grandparents, and the public can buy tickets without downloading an app or finding a portal login.
No more DIY seat maps. DSP makes you drag hundreds of seats across a clunky screen with no help when something shifts. That horrible busy work is hard work that eats the time you should spend on rehearsal. Stage Stubs gives you a purpose-built builder and our team cleans it up with you.
Better buyer support. Stage Stubs runs the phone bank and online chat for you. DSP leaves buyer support to each studio.
Honest Cost Breakdown
DSP can be cheaper per ticket if you already pay for their management suite, but you still need the subscription and buyers must log in. Stage Stubs keeps pricing simple.
Stage Stubs
- $0 monthly platform fee.
- 3.5% + $0.50 buyer fee on each ticket.
- $0 payout fees or deposits.
- Example: 400 tickets at $22 equals $0 platform cost to the studio and buyers pay $508 total in fees.
DanceStudio-Pro
- $45+ monthly subscription required for ticketing.
- Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 per order deducted before payout.
- Optional convenience fee if you want parents to cover Stripe charges.
- Example: 400 tickets at $22 equals $45 subscription plus $338 in Stripe fees if you absorb them.
If DSP already runs your whole studio and you pass Stripe fees to parents, your cash cost stays at the subscription. Stage Stubs eliminates the subscription and the buyer workflow is smoother.
When DanceStudio-Pro Ticketing Still Fits
All-in-one workflow has value. If you require tuition balance gating or you only sell tickets to existing portal families, DSP ticketing can stay in place.
Seat assignments sync with dancer rosters inside DSP, which helps backstage managers who live inside that software every day.
Many studios still keep DSP for classes but move recitals to Stage Stubs so the public can check out faster and you stop paying subscription overhead.
Stage Stubs Advantages
Switch Without Disrupting DSP
You can keep classes, tuition, and parent communication in DanceStudio-Pro. Stage Stubs handles tickets.
- 1 Create a free Stage Stubs account. Takes two minutes.
- 2 Rebuild your seating chart. Import holds from DSP if needed.
- 3 Share the new link. Parents buy without logging in and you still get weekly payouts.
Need help? We will hop on the phone or screen share with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop sending parents through extra logins
Move your recital ticketing to Stage Stubs in one afternoon. No subscription needed.
