Convention software
Software for comic cons.
Tentpole runs comic cons from 500 to 15,000+ attendees. Dealer hall, artist alley, programming, multi-day weekend passes, Guest of Honor coordination, sponsor tiers, volunteer staff — the whole production. AI handles the dealer + artist alley layouts so you stop pushing booth-number sticky notes around a printed venue map.
Built for 500 to 15,000+ attendees · 30 to 300+ vendors
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7 days free · Flat $150 or $300/mo · Migration free.
Real convention features, flat pricing. Enterprise convention platforms charge $15-50k per event. Tentpole gives you the same dealer hall + artist alley + multi-day badges + panel schedule for $150 or $300 a month.
What Tentpole handles
- Separate dealer hall + artist alley applications and layouts
- AI-built floor plans for both sections
- Multi-day weekend passes + single-day badges
- VIP and premium badge tiers
- Panel scheduling across multiple tracks and rooms
- Guest of Honor coordination + liaison assignment
- Sponsor tiers (Platinum / Gold / Silver / Bronze)
- Volunteer applications, shifts, and check-in
- On-the-spot badge sales at the door (cash + card)
- Cosplay contest signups and judging
Why organizers pick Tentpole for this
- Built for the operational reality of comic cons, not retrofitted from a market tool
- AI dealer hall + artist alley layout saves a full day of pre-show planning
- Returning-vendor seniority handling for artist alley
- Flat $150 or $300/mo — not $20k per event
- Founder available text the week of the show
FAQ
Can I really run a 10,000-attendee comic con on Tentpole?
Yes. Tentpole handles conventions from 500 to 15,000+ attendees comfortably. Multi-day badges, dealer hall, artist alley, panels, sponsors, and volunteers all run on the same platform.
How does artist alley differ from dealer hall in Tentpole?
Artist alley is a separate section with its own application (portfolio uploads, jurying flow), pricing tiers, and AI-optimized layout. Returning-artist seniority is honored when assigning tables.
Does this handle programming with multiple tracks and rooms?
Yes. Panel scheduling supports unlimited tracks, rooms, and time slots. Panelists apply through Tentpole; you approve; the schedule generates.
Can I sell weekend passes vs. single-day badges?
Yes. Single-day, multi-day, weekend, VIP, premium — all are configurable. Early bird, regular, and at-the-door pricing supported per tier.