Modeled platform cost on an $18 ticket
TixFlo0.5 $0.50
Paper lists1.45 $1.45
QR ticketing software
QR ticketing software for faster entry, cleaner records, and tickets buyers can actually find.
TixFlo helps organizers sell tickets online, deliver secure QR tickets after payment, and validate guests from a mobile-friendly scanner without turning the front door into a spreadsheet exercise.
- Deliver QR tickets only after payment is confirmed so unpaid or expired checkout attempts do not become valid entry credentials.
- Give staff and volunteers a mobile-friendly scanner workflow for faster guest validation at the door.
- Replace paper lists, screenshots, and manual reconciliation with clearer order, ticket, and scan status records.
TixFlo vs Paper lists
TixFlo service fee$0.50per paid ticket
Paper lists default$1+ 2.5%
Built for event organizers, schools, booster clubs, tournaments, community events, and teams moving away from paper tickets that need clear checkout, payment-aware QR tickets, and fast front-door scanning.
Detailed comparison
Why TixFlo is a better operational fit for event organizers, schools, booster clubs, tournaments, community events, and teams moving away from paper tickets.
The best ticketing platform is not just the one with the longest feature list. It is the one that protects revenue, makes checkout clear, and helps staff run the door without confusion.
Category
TixFlo
Paper lists
Why it matters
Ticket delivery
QR tickets are exposed after payment confirmation and can be delivered through buyer access flows.
Paper lists, email screenshots, or manual receipts are easy to misplace, duplicate, or misread.
A QR ticket should represent a real paid order, not just a buyer claim or forwarded image.
Check-in speed
Staff can scan QR codes from a mobile-friendly workflow and see clear ticket status.
Manual lookup slows down when groups arrive together or names are misspelled.
The front door sets the tone for the event and determines whether lines move smoothly.
Fraud and duplicate handling
Used, refunded, pending, or invalid tickets can be identified in the scanner flow.
Duplicate screenshots and copied confirmations are harder to catch with paper processes.
Organizers need confidence that each admission is tied to the correct ticket state.
Operational records
Orders, ticket status, and scan activity create a clearer event record.
Handwritten notes and ad hoc spreadsheets are fragile after doors open.
Better records make refunds, disputes, attendance estimates, and post-event reviews easier.
Buyer confidence
Buyers receive a focused event page, hosted checkout, and ticket access after successful payment.
Manual payment confirmation can leave buyers wondering whether they are actually on the list.
Clear ticket access reduces support questions before the event.
Charts
Fee and complexity snapshots.
Use these visual comparisons as a quick read before using the full calculator. Numbers are defaults for the page scenario and can vary by processor, configuration, and fee pass-through settings.
Estimated avoidable admin cost on 800 tickets
TixFlo400 $400
Paper lists1160 $1,160
Door confidence score
TixFlo5 5/5
Paper lists2 2/5
Interactive revenue calculator
Compare retained revenue after estimated ticketing fees.
Use this calculator to model the organizer-side impact when fees are absorbed by the event. If you pass fees to buyers, the same savings can help lower the final checkout total or make pricing easier to explain.
The paper-list alternative models the hidden operational cost of manual ticketing as $1.00 per ticket plus a 2.5% administrative loss from refunds, disputes, no-shows, duplicate entries, or staff time. Adjust the assumptions to match your process.
- Platform fees
- $400.00
- Processing estimate
- $537.60
- Total estimated fees
- $937.60
- Platform fees
- $1,160.00
- Processing estimate
- $537.60
- Total estimated fees
- $1,697.60
Estimated TixFlo advantage$760
Based on 800 tickets at $18.00 each, with roughly 400 orders.
Screenshots
QR ticketing workflow screenshots
These product-style screenshots show the buyer, ticket, and scanner moments that matter most when replacing paper tickets with QR ticketing software.
Why QR ticketing software beats paper at the door
Paper ticketing works until the first rush arrives. A volunteer has to search names, interpret handwriting, verify payment screenshots, or decide whether a forwarded confirmation should count as admission. That pressure creates slow lines and inconsistent decisions, especially when the event has multiple ticket types, walk-up questions, or sold-out inventory.
TixFlo turns the entry credential into a payment-aware QR ticket. The buyer purchases through hosted checkout, the order updates after processor confirmation, and the QR ticket becomes the object staff can validate. Instead of asking the door team to judge every edge case from scratch, the scanner can show whether a ticket is valid, already used, refunded, or not recognized.
Built for organizers who do not have a box office team
Many events are run by people who have other jobs: athletic directors, booster treasurers, coaches, teachers, venue managers, church volunteers, club officers, and tournament staff. They need software that makes the common path obvious. Create the event, sell the tickets, deliver the QR codes, and scan at entry.
That simplicity matters because the person scanning may change from event to event. A mobile-friendly check-in workflow reduces training time and makes it easier to run entrances from gyms, fields, auditoriums, banquet rooms, community centers, or temporary gates.
Cleaner ticket status protects revenue
A QR code should not be treated as a decorative receipt. It should represent a ticket state the system understands. TixFlo ties QR access to paid orders and keeps pending checkout sessions from acting like valid tickets. That distinction helps prevent accidental admissions when buyers abandon checkout or when payment confirmation has not arrived yet.
Cleaner status also helps after the event starts. If a buyer says a ticket was already scanned, staff can investigate from a better record than a paper list. If a ticket was refunded, the check-in flow can reflect that instead of leaving the decision to a volunteer at the door.
A better experience for buyers and staff
Buyers want to know where to go, what they bought, and how to get in. Staff want the line to move without disputes. QR ticketing software connects those needs: the buyer receives a scannable ticket after payment, and the door team receives a clear validation moment.
For organizers, the payoff is confidence. Fewer paper lists, fewer manual lookups, fewer payment screenshots, and fewer guesses at entry. The event still needs good communication, but the ticketing workflow no longer has to be the fragile part.
Operational wins
Where TixFlo improves the event day experience.
Faster check-in lines
QR validation helps staff move guests through the door without searching long paper rosters.
Payment-aware admission
Tickets unlock after confirmed payment, reducing the risk of pending or abandoned checkout attempts being treated as valid.
Better post-event records
Orders, tickets, and scan activity make it easier to resolve questions and understand attendance.
FAQ
Questions about choosing TixFlo.
What is QR ticketing software?
QR ticketing software lets organizers sell tickets online, issue scannable QR tickets after payment, and validate those tickets at entry using a scanner workflow.
Can TixFlo help replace paper guest lists?
Yes. TixFlo is designed to reduce reliance on paper lists by connecting orders, ticket delivery, and check-in status in one flow.
Do QR tickets appear before payment is complete?
No. TixFlo is built around paid-ticket access so QR codes are exposed after payment confirmation rather than during pending checkout.
Can volunteers scan tickets?
Yes. TixFlo check-in flows are mobile-friendly and designed for staff or volunteers who need a straightforward validation experience.
Ready when your doors open
Sell tickets, deliver QR codes, and check guests in with a smoother flow.
Use the organizer portal to create a test event, connect Stripe or Square, and share a polished ticket page.