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description: Compare Purplepass vs MainGate to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in New Zealand.
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# Compare Purplepass vs MainGate

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Purplepass | MainGate |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | - |
| **Total Reviews** | 302 | 0 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | 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

### Purplepass

Education (K-12, colleges, universities), Theatres and PACs, Concerts, Fairs and Festivals, Nonprofits, Conferences, Conventions, Corporate Events, Sporting Events

### 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

### Purplepass

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- Calendar Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Cross Selling Functionality
- Customer Data Management
- Customisable Forms
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Event Management
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Ticketing
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Event
- Online Ticketing
- Onsite Ticketing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reserved Seating
- Seating Map

### MainGate

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- Calendar Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Cross Selling Functionality
- Customer Data Management
- Customisable Forms
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Event Management
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Ticketing
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Event
- Online Ticketing
- Onsite Ticketing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reserved Seating
- Seating Map

## Links

- [View Purplepass Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/133885/purplepass-ticketing)
- [View MainGate Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1084113/MainGate)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/133885/1084113/purplepass-ticketing/vs/MainGate)

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