SimpleTix is an easy event-ticketing app with a straightforward setup. Social Good Software runs membership and admissions on Blackbaud Altru, where every sale is tied to a member file. The gap is what happens to the sale after the ticket is scanned.
A standalone event app vs a member file
SimpleTix sells event tickets simply and quickly, which is its appeal. It is not tied to a member file: it does not validate membership tiers at checkout, track renewals, or connect the sale to a donor record. For a cultural venue, that connection is the point, because a ticket buyer today is a member and donor tomorrow.
Every sale tied to the member file on Altru
Social Good Software validates member pricing and tiers at checkout and ties admission and giving to the Altru record, so the sale is never disconnected from the person behind it.
| SimpleTix | Social Good Software | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Simple standalone events | Membership and admissions on Altru |
| Tied to a member file | No | Yes, the Altru record |
| Member pricing at checkout | Not validated | Automatic from Altru |
| Renewals and donor history | Not tracked | Native via Altru |
| System of record | Its own | Altru (we extend it) |
When SimpleTix is the right call
For a simple, standalone event where membership and donor tracking genuinely are not needed, SimpleTix is a fast, easy, and affordable option.
You need a platform tied to a member file if…
A standalone event app sells the ticket; a cultural venue needs it tied to the member file.
Frequently asked questions
Is Social Good Software a SimpleTix alternative?
For a cultural venue on Altru with members and donors, yes. For a simple standalone event, SimpleTix is a fast, easy fit.
Does it validate memberships and track donors?
Yes, both, tied to the Altru record.
Do we have to leave Altru?
No. Altru remains the system of record; we extend it.
