PatronManager vs TicketSpice:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TicketSpice had more branded searches than PatronManager among box office software worldwide. TicketSpice had about 9,900 branded searches, while PatronManager had 590. TicketSpice made up 0.05% of all box office software searches we track, and PatronManager accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about box office software, TicketSpice appeared in three of the five answers and PatronManager in none.
Who do people search for more?
TicketSpice, about 17 searches for every 1 for PatronManager
Who does AI mention more?
TicketSpice, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, PatronManager in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
TicketSpice, the only one of the two named
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Top box office software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TicketSpice was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PatronManager did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Eventbrite4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ThunderTix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TicketSpice3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AudienceView3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ticket Tailor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tessitura1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ticketmaster0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ShowClix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spektrix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PatronManager0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about box office software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which box office software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best box office software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best box office software for ticket sales?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“box office software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“theatre ticketing software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is PatronManager or TicketSpice more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PatronManager and TicketSpice by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten box office software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for TicketSpice, PatronManager. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ticketmaster | Eventbrite | Ticket Tailor | Tessitura | TicketSpice | ShowClix | Spektrix | AudienceView | ThunderTix | PatronManager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.5% | 9.9% | 0.33% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.2% | 8.2% | 0.27% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.3% | 8.2% | 0.27% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 95% | 4.7% | 0.19% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 91.1% | 8.2% | 0.41% | 0.12% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.4% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 93.9% | 5.7% | 0.23% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 92.7% | 6.8% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.2% | 8.2% | 0.33% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 89.4% | 9.8% | 0.49% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.2% | 8.2% | 0.41% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 93.8% | 5.6% | 0.34% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the PatronManager and TicketSpice comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TicketSpice was ahead of PatronManager in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PatronManager’s share of searches among box office software worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TicketSpice’s share of searches among box office software worldwide moved from 0.08% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for box office software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for TicketSpice worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for PatronManager worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PatronManager’s and TicketSpice’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
PatronManager
1 branded search term
- patronmanager
TicketSpice
1 branded search term
- ticketspice
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