Cinema software for independent cinemas
Small team, tight margins, one person covering three jobs on a Saturday. Start with ticketing and grow from there.
Typical setup
- One to three screens
- Owner-operated or a small team
- No dedicated IT staff
- Mostly counter sales today
- Concessions on a register or by hand
What we hear from independents — and what changes
01Software has always felt built for the chains
Start with ticketing and add modules as you grow — online booking, concessions, parking or loyalty when they make sense for you.
02Nobody on the team is technical
Counter staff work from the same seat map customers see online, so there is no translation step.
03Multiplexes offer online booking and you cannot
Your cinema's own booking app, installed from the browser — so a customer choosing between you and a multiplex is not choosing on convenience.
04You only know your numbers once the week is over
Tickets sold, occupancy by screen, revenue by channel and top concession items in one view — while you can still change a weak showtime.
05Cash handling leaves gaps you cannot see
Role-based staff access and shift reports make it clear who sold what, without you supervising every shift.
Where to start
- 01 · START HERETicketing Start here. Reserved seating on a seat map configured to your auditorium.
- 02Online booking & app The gap that matters most against larger competitors — no app store listing to maintain.
- 03Concessions POS A counter POS built for the interval rush, reporting alongside your tickets.
What switching involves
If you are on paper or a basic register today, there is no data to migrate — your seat map, pricing and showtimes are set up fresh. Ask us in the demo for a timeline for your setup; we will give you one rather than a general promise.
Questions operators ask
Is Picovico suitable for a single-screen cinema?
Yes. Several of the cinemas running Picovico are independents. You can start with ticketing alone and add modules later.
Can a small cinema offer online booking?
Yes. Each cinema gets its own booking site and an app customers install from the browser, selling from the same seat inventory as the counter.
Can we add modules later instead of buying everything now?
Yes. Start with ticketing and add modules as you grow.
How is pricing worked out?
Ask us for a quote based on your screens and the modules you need.