Spektrix

One of the nicest things about this is having control over our own ticketing, database, fundraising, etc. without the need to go through another party. For us, we were using three different systems that were not compatible--they were antiquated and clumsy. Spektrix is key in bringing everything to one place. The great part about this software is that it is cloud-based. I can access Spektrix from my phone, tablet, computer at home or a coffee shop or, of course, at the workplace. I've placed ticket orders for people while out on the town and worked through patron data from my couch at home.

There is not necessarily an overarching dislike of Spektrix. The nice element of the software is that the company behind it is always taking client feedback and making changes to better accommodate their needs. A few challenges we have had in the past include the inability to have an easy way to sell general admission series tickets. There is a fixed seating/fixed series option, but you have to find a loophole for GA series. Additionally, we've done outdoor festival ticketing in the past two years--while the cloud-based system is great, it does require you to have access to internet. It would be great to see a version of the software that you can download and temporarily run off-line if you are ticketing in the middle of a closed-down road for a festival with no wifi nearby that is strong enough to power the system. I don't know if it is possible, but something to think about :)

Everything is all in one place. Love how there's so much information that is used cross-functionally across departments. Overall, the product definitely can handle a lot of things.

I wish there was more clarity and quality on the management and adjustments of reports. I feel like they're hard to find and the user experience between the sales and insights modules are a little all over the place (designwise, why are they in the places they are? Is there a cleaner way to show it or organize it?).

Available data/reports. Spektrix has a very robust reporting system. Every custom report we have asked for has been very quickly made.

The ticket design interface is lacking in many ways.- Not being able to insert pictures is almost a deal breaker.- Snap to grip moves too much, but when moving things freehand there is no way to line things up. No tab break etc.- Can't move items with the keyboard to keep things consistent. Have to eyeball everything with the mouse instead of say: I am going to move everything 6 key presses to the right.- Many more limitations. This is the only part of Spektrix I dislinke.