ShowClix - Event Technology Platform Review

Full-service ticketing and operations platform for conventions, attractions, and large-scale live events.

ShowClix is a Pittsburgh-based ticketing platform founded in 2007 that has processed over $1 billion in ticket sales across 37 countries. Now part of Leap Event Technology (formerly Patron Technology), ShowClix specializes in full-service ticketing for fan conventions, museums, attractions, festivals, and consumer shows. Notable clients include New York Comic Con and Ice Castles. The platform offers general admission, reserved seating, and timed-entry ticketing, along with RFID check-in, mobile scanning, marketing dashboards, and call center support. ShowClix provides extensive customization with branded event pages, SEO optimization with Schema.org support, and integration with social media platforms and event aggregators.

Key Features

• Full-service ticketing
• RFID check-in
• Reserved seating
• Timed entry
• Call center support
• Marketing dashboard
• API integrations
• Multi-currency support

Pros

• Handles massive events like NYCC
• Full-service support including call center
• Strong attractions and museum focus
• Robust RFID and access control

Cons

• Pricing not transparent on website
• Part of larger corporate parent
• May be overkill for smaller events

Best For

Large conventions, attractions, and museums needing full-service ticketing operations

Pricing

Per-ticket service fee, typically passed to buyers; custom enterprise pricing available