IssuePass vs PassNinja

PassNinja is developer-focused, but IssuePass offers both code and visual editing, professional support, and better enterprise features for growing teams.

FeatureIssuePassPassNinja
Starting Price$29/month$25/month
Visual Template EditorYes (drag & drop)No (code only)
HubSpot IntegrationNative (built-in)Not available
Support ChannelsEmail, chat, phoneEmail only
API Access
All Pass Types
Push Notifications
Template Library50+ templatesCode samples only
Response Time SLA4-hour (Business+)Best effort
Onboarding AssistanceProfessional+Not available
Webhook Support
Custom BrandingBusiness+ ($199)All plans

Code + Visual Flexibility

Best of both worlds for developers and non-technical users

1. Visual Editor + Code Access

IssuePass: Drag-and-drop visual editor for quick design, plus full JSON/API access for advanced customization. Switch between modes seamlessly. Perfect for teams with mixed technical skills.

PassNinja: Code-only approach. Requires technical knowledge to create and edit passes. Not accessible to non-developers.

2. Professional Support

IssuePass: Email, live chat, and phone support. Response time SLAs on Business+ tier. Dedicated success manager for enterprise accounts. Onboarding assistance included.

PassNinja: Email support only with best-effort response times. Self-service for setup and troubleshooting.

3. Ready-to-Use Templates

IssuePass: 50+ professionally designed templates for all pass types. Clone, customize, and launch in minutes. Templates optimized for both iOS and Android.

PassNinja: Code samples and documentation. Build from scratch or adapt examples. Longer time to first pass.

4. Native CRM Integration

IssuePass: Built directly into HubSpot. Send passes from contact records, automate campaigns with workflows, track engagement in CRM timeline.

PassNinja: No native CRM integrations. Build custom integrations via API.

When to Choose PassNinja

PassNinja is ideal if you:

  • Prefer code-only workflow and don't need visual tools
  • Want white-label on the lowest pricing tier
  • Have a technical team that doesn't need support
  • Want to save $4/month on entry pricing

Get the best of both worlds

Visual editing for speed, API access for power, and professional support when you need it. Start your 14-day free trial.