If you are a concert-goer, sports fan, or Broadway enthusiast, the shift to "mobile-only" tickets has been heartbreaking. The digital wallet is convenient, but it doesn't look good in a scrapbook or shadowbox.

For years, Stubforge has been the go-to solution for recreating these lost memories. But typing in dates, seat numbers, and venue names for 50+ past shows is a tedious nightmare.

Enter Ticketrelic. We built the first automated alternative that scans your history and builds your collection for you.

Here is an honest breakdown of how the two services compare, so you can decide which tool fits your collection style.

At a Glance: The Core Difference

1. The Creation Process: Manual vs. Automated

This is the biggest difference between the two platforms.

Stubforge (The Manual Craftsman)

Stubforge is an excellent tool if you need to create a "fantasy" ticket or if you only have one specific ticket to recreate. You use their online wizard to type in the artist name, date, venue, and seat location. You select a color, hit print, and you’re done.

• The Downside: If you are a season ticket holder or have been going to concerts for 10 years, you might have to manually type in data for 40, 50, or 100 tickets.

Ticketrelic (The Automated Archivist)

We designed Ticket Relic for the "power collector." Instead of typing, you simply securely connect your email. Our AI scans for past receipts from Ticketmaster, LiveNation, StubHub, SeatGeek, and more.

• The Magic: Within seconds, your dashboard fills up with years of memories you forgot about. That random festival from 2016? We found it. That buzzer-beater game from 2019? It’s there.

• The Result: You can print your entire history in one click, rather than spending a weekend typing data.

2. Print Quality and "The Feel"

We know that for collectors, the feel of the paper matters more than anything.

Stubforge uses high-quality ticket stock that mimics the feel of old-school Ticketmaster stubs.1 They have set the standard for years.

Ticketrelic takes it a step further. We use Museum-Grade Archival Cardstock.

Why? Because thermal paper (the kind used at box offices) fades over time. If you leave a real Ticketmaster stub in the sun, it turns black or white. Ticketrelic stubs are designed to last 100+ years without fading, yellowing, or degrading. They feel authentic, but they are built to be preserved.

3. The "Season Ticket" Problem

If you have season tickets to the NBA, NFL, or NHL, you have roughly 40+ digital tickets sitting in your account every year.

• With Stubforge: You would need to manually create 41 separate orders or designs.

• With Ticket Relic: Our system recognizes season packages. It creates the entire season's set of physical stubs instantly. This is the only viable solution for sports fans who want a physical record of a championship season.

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Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Stubforge if:

• You want to create a funny "fake" ticket as a gag gift.

• You only need to print 1 or 2 tickets from a recent show.

• You enjoy the process of manually designing every pixel of the stub.

Choose Ticketreelic if:

• You want to save time. (Why type when you can click?)

• You have a large history. (Restore 10 years of concerts in 30 seconds).

• You want one-of-a-kind merch: (Apparrel, acccessories, artwork, etc)

• You want archival quality. (Stubs that will never fade).

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Ready to see what you've forgotten?

You don't need to commit to buying anything to see your history. Use our Free AI Scanner to see how many lost memories we can find in your inbox right now.

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