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LiveEPK vs GigPenguin

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LiveEPK compared with GigPenguin
DetailLiveEPK logo LiveEPKGigPenguin logo GigPenguin
What it doesEPK builder for working musicians Gig scheduling software for bandleaders
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: Build and publish at a generated link. $5/month or $50/year for custom subdomain with email composer, asset library, and all templates. Not given
Key features
  • Electronic press kit editor with multiple templates
  • Music embeds from Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Mixcloud
  • Stage plot maker with monitor mixes
  • Tech rider builder with PDF export
  • Booking email composer
  • Asset library for photos, audio and video
  • One-sheet PDF built from the kit
  • QR kit for the merch table
  • Hospitality rider builder
  • 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
  • Designed specifically for working musicians booking their own shows
  • Real-time updates without re-sending to bookers
  • Professional booking email that gets opened
  • Built-in stage plot and tech rider tools
  • 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)19 −1 (down) since last check9 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)614
Citation Flow (Majestic)2122
Referring domains (Majestic)1311

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