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KATALOG vs GigPenguin

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KATALOG compared with GigPenguin
Detail KATALOGGigPenguin logo GigPenguin
What it doesA library manager for large, owned music collections Gig scheduling software for bandleaders
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree trial Free
PricingFree 30-day trial. Support license: $30 one-time payment, no subscription. All basic features are free. Not given
Key features
  • Four layouts: Play for DJing with AI mixing, Prep for building sets, Studio for comparing versions, Desk for release management
  • DJ Flow automatic mixing with harmonic matching by key and tempo
  • Works with Serato, rekordbox, Traktor, Engine, VirtualDJ, Mixxx and Apple Music in both directions
  • Writes artwork, lyrics, tags, tempo and beatgrids into audio files
  • Find fake bitrates, duplicates and missing files
  • Search in plain English for complex queries across the library
  • Live FX with echo, roll, filter, gate, crush, flanger and sample pads
  • Mini player and menu bar controls
  • Smart crates, hot cues, loops and A/B comparison that holds playhead
  • Send gig sheets to all band members at once
  • See which band members have read the sheet and their confirmation status
  • Automatically notify all band members when gig details change
  • Manage substitute players
  • Schedule rehearsals with band member availability voting
  • Track payment status and payment methods for each band member
  • No app or account required for band members
  • Automatic reminders for band members who haven't responded
What makes it different
  • Local-first: nothing uploaded, no cloud, no telemetry, no account needed
  • Files never moved, renamed or re-encoded; your library stays yours
  • Reads existing Music, Serato and rekordbox libraries without altering files
  • Metadata embedded in files travels to any other app or machine
  • Band members see all gig details on one page instead of scattered across multiple messages
  • Changes notify all band members with specific details of what changed and why
  • Eliminates manual texting of multiple band members for each gig
  • Payment tracking without moving money through the platform
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 +1 (up) since last check9 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2214
Citation Flow (Majestic)1822
Referring domains (Majestic)1311

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