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# Compare On the Stage vs MainGate

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> Detailed comparison between On the Stage and MainGate. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | On the Stage | MainGate |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | - |
| **Total Reviews** | 88 | 0 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0.85 | - |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | - | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### On the Stage

OTS provides Broadway-caliber technology for performing arts organizations of all sizes in the education, community, professional, and immersive theatre space.

### MainGate

MainGate Tickets serves touring events, fairs, festivals, zoos, aquariums, local events, live entertainment, schools, churches, museums, performing arts, tours, attractions, and sports events.

## Key features

### On the Stage

- Activity Dashboard
- Attendance Management
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Calendar Management
- Customer Data Management
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Event Management
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Ticketing
- Online Ticketing
- Onsite Ticketing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Print-at-Home
- Registration Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reserved Seating
- Seating Map
- Social Promotion
- Ticket Reservations

### MainGate

- Activity Dashboard
- Attendance Management
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Calendar Management
- Customer Data Management
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Event Management
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Ticketing
- Online Ticketing
- Onsite Ticketing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Print-at-Home
- Registration Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reserved Seating
- Seating Map
- Social Promotion
- Ticket Reservations

## Links

- [View On the Stage Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1038009/on-the-stage)
- [View MainGate Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1084113/MainGate)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/1038009/1084113/on-the-stage/vs/MainGate)

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