A capability-by-capability breakdown. No marketing spin, just what each approach actually includes out of the box.
Native map builder, seat holds, zone pricing, visual seat picker
GA only, or partner-dependent for seating
Separate seating tool required
PASETO v4 tokens, 30s rotation, replay prevention, anti-screenshot
Static QR codes, screenshot-vulnerable
Depends on whichever tool generates tickets
Device trust, challenge flows, gate policies, session enforcement
Basic scan app, no device trust
Usually manual check-in or separate hardware
Referral codes, attribution, commission, wallets, dashboards
Promo codes only, no affiliate tracking
Requires external affiliate platform + reconciliation
Issuance, redemption, balance tracking, audit logs
Coupon codes only, no gift card system
Requires separate commerce tool
Settlement ledger, dispute evidence, connected payouts, compliance state
Payment processing, minimal dispute handling
Spread across Stripe dashboard + spreadsheets
Role-based access, 2FA enforcement, audit trails. Free on every plan
Basic team invites, limited role control
Each tool has separate user management
Real-time sales analytics, fraud metrics, AI flyer generation (Pro+)
Basic reporting dashboard
Requires BI tool or manual data export
Lower per-ticket fees on every plan. See Pricing for live rates.
~$1.79 + 3.7% + service fees
~$0.30 + 2.9% + $200+/mo in tool subscriptions
9/9
AFICH
capabilities fully included
0/9
Typical SaaS
capabilities fully included
0/9
Multi-Tool Stack
capabilities fully included
No extra tools. No integration fees. No stitching together.