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Check-in

Scan tickets in under 50 milliseconds. No app install required.

Every Equaticket plan includes QR check-in with server-validated scanning. Paid plans add real-time multi-device sync, offline mode, and a full-screen event day experience — all from a browser-based PWA your staff can install in one tap.

No credit card required. QR check-in included on every plan.

Included on all plans

Real QR check-in, not a glorified spreadsheet

Server-validated QR scanning

Every ticket scan hits the server and returns a definitive pass/fail. No stale local lists, no "I think that one already scanned." Works on any phone with a camera and a browser.

Attendee search

Staff can look up attendees by name or order ID when a QR code won't scan. Handles the "I lost my email" line without slowing down the queue.

Promo code and ticket type visibility

Door staff see the ticket type and any promo code applied, so they know whether someone's GA, VIP, or on the guest list without asking.

Starter, Growth, and Pro

When one phone at the door isn't enough

Real-time multi-device sync

Scan from multiple phones simultaneously. Every device sees the same live state via Supabase Realtime. When the front door scans a ticket, the side entrance knows instantly. No double-scans, no radio chatter.

Sub-50ms HMAC verification

Client-side cryptographic validation means the scanner responds before the network round-trip completes. The green checkmark appears while the server confirmation is still in flight. Feels instant because it is.

Offline mode

Venue Wi-Fi dies? Keep scanning. The PWA pre-syncs your full attendee manifest to the device and validates tickets locally via HMAC. Scans queue in the background and sync automatically when connectivity returns. Conflict-aware — if another device already checked someone in while you were offline, you'll see a clear message, not a silent failure.

Event day mode

A full-screen experience built for event day. Bottom tab navigation (Scanner, Search, Recent), live stats strip showing check-in count and sell-through, Supabase Realtime activity feed. Your staff sees one screen, not a dashboard. Launches automatically from the PWA home screen.

Gate and zone management

Set up separate check-in points for GA, VIP, backstage, or any zone you define. Each gate scans independently but shares the same live state. Check-in analytics break down by gate so you know which entrance is moving.

Check-in analytics + CSV export

See check-in rates over time, peak arrival windows, and per-gate breakdowns. Export the full check-in log as CSV for your records or your venue's reporting requirements.

Dedicated check-in staff role

Invite door staff with the check_in_only role. They see the scanner and the event list — nothing else. No access to revenue, settings, or other events. Send them a magic link and they're scanning in seconds, no account creation needed.

Installable PWA

One tap to add to the home screen. No App Store, no Play Store, no MDM. The next time your staff opens it, it goes straight to the last active event. Service worker handles caching and background sync.

Staff access

Three ways to get your team scanning

Magic link (recommended)

Send an invite email from the dashboard. Your staff member taps the link and they're authenticated and scanning in seconds. HMAC-signed, single-use, expires in 8 hours. No account creation required.

Access code

Generate a short code from the dashboard. Share it verbally or via text. Staff enter it on the check-in page. Good for day-of additions when you can't send an email.

Dashboard login

Team members with dashboard accounts (admin, event manager) can navigate directly to event day mode from the event detail page. "Start Scanning" button appears up to 2 hours before the event starts.

Built for speed

Designed for dark rooms and long lines

Torch/flashlight toggle

One tap to turn on the phone flashlight for scanning in dark venues. Only shows on devices that support it.

Front/rear camera flip

Switch cameras without restarting the scanner.

Auto-start on return visits

If camera permission is already granted, the scanner starts immediately on page load.

Responsive scanner box

The QR viewfinder scales to the screen size. Works on everything from an iPhone SE to a 12.9" iPad.

Haptic and audio feedback

Short vibration on success, triple-pulse on failure. Audible tones so staff get confirmation even when they're not looking at the screen.

Savings calculator

How much would you save on check-in alone?

Other platforms charge extra for check-in features or require a separate app with its own subscription. Equaticket includes it on every plan.

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Comparison
  • Biggest savingsEventbrite
    $4,222/year

    in total ticketing fees


    Save $2,644/year

    with Equaticket vs. Eventbrite

  • TicketSpice
    $2,418/year

    in total ticketing fees


    Save $840/year

    with Equaticket vs. TicketSpice

  • Ticket Tailor
    $2,250/year

    in total ticketing fees


    Save $672/year

    with Equaticket vs. Ticket Tailor

Based on 300 tickets/quarter, you’d be on the

Starter plan at $29.00/month

(quarterly billing)

Total annual cost: $1,578

Stripe processing: $1.03/ticket

That’s just $0.29 per ticket in platform fees

Total Savings

$672 – $2,644/year

or $3,360 – $13,222 over 5 years

Money-back guarantee on your first quarter

Calculations based on total fees. All platforms include payment processing via Stripe (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) unless otherwise noted. Eventbrite bundles processing into their fee. Equaticket subscription billed quarterly. Competitor pricing verified March 2026.

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No credit card required. No per-ticket fees, ever.

Plan comparison

What's included on each plan

FeatureFreeStarter
$29/mo
Growth
$79/mo
Pro
$189/mo
QR scanning (server-validated)
Attendee search
Promo code visibility
Real-time multi-device sync
Sub-50ms HMAC verification
Offline scanning + auto-sync
Event day mode
Gate/zone management
Check-in analytics + export
check_in_only staff role
Installable PWA
Priority support

Your door team deserves better than a clipboard.

QR check-in on every plan. Real-time sync, offline mode, and event day mode on paid tiers. No app install, no per-ticket fees.

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