OpendateAn all-in-one platform helping venues and promoters book, ticket and promote live events.4.2 out of 5
4.2 out of 5
Hot take
Opendate is a next-generation ticketing and live music automation platform designed to streamline event management, ticketing, and artist discovery for independent venues and promoters. Its standout feature is an incredibly intuitive setup that eliminates clunky forms and difficult payment steps, making ticket buying—and selling—remarkably easy. Integration with platforms like Spotify and Last.fm brings artist assets directly into event builds, while customizable analytics help teams get clear insights into show financials and real-time attendance. However, Opendate keeps its pricing opaque (no public info, no free trial), which may deter budget-conscious users and limit transparency. Despite a few legacy tech quirks and a closed pricing model, Opendate’s user-friendly design and automation edge make it a strong contender for small-to-midsize venues aiming to compete with bigger industry players.
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Pros
Extremely user-friendly ticketing process
Automates event setup with artist data integrations
Real-time ticket sales analytics and attendance tracking
Customizable ticketing and financial reporting
Smooth check-in and mobile access for attendees
Centralized event, artist, and calendar management
Cons
No public pricing and no free trial available
May lack some advanced features of larger legacy ticketing giants
Potentially limited integrations compared to older, more established platforms
Key Features
Integrated ticketing and calendar management
Artist data import from Spotify/Last.fm
Real-time reporting and analytics
Mobile ticketing and scanning
Point of sale and onsite ticketing
Customizable branding and discount management
Centralized event lifecycle tools
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