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StageOS vs Free To Use

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StageOS compared with Free To Use
DetailStageOS logo StageOSFree To Use logo Free To Use
What it doesFree EPK and gig listings for DJs and grassroots artists to get booked by promoters, venues and festivals Royalty-free background music, completely free with no sign-up required
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB DK
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: EPK, gig listings, directory profile, first festival application included. Basic: £10/month or £100/year with 5 festival applications and 5 promoter pitches per month. Pro: £24/month or £240/year with unlimited applications, auto-apply, AI drafting and promotion on StageOS socials. New artists Free tier with attribution required. Personal Plan: €7.99/month (billed yearly) or €11.99/month (billed monthly). Commercial Plan: €18.99/month (billed yearly) or €23.99/month (billed monthly). Pro License: €50 one-time payment. Broadcast License: €450 one-time payment.
Key features
  • Electronic press kit (EPK) with bio, mixes, photos, videos and past shows
  • Gig listings in local what's on guides by city and genre
  • Festival directory and applications
  • Artist and promoter search by genre, city and date
  • Booking enquiry form and inbox for direct contact
  • Playlist placements on StageOS TV
  • WhatsApp community with local and worldwide groups
  • Festival sourcing and auto-apply for Pro members
  • Social media promotion of tracks, mixes and gigs on Pro
  • Unlimited free music downloads
  • No sign-up required for free tier
  • YouTube channel whitelisting
  • Artist-produced music, not AI
  • Approved artist submissions with quality review
  • Attribution tracking and formatting examples
  • Single-track license purchases
  • Monetization support for user-generated videos
  • License certificate download
What makes it different
  • Completely free EPK and gig listings for artists, forever
  • One integrated platform replacing five separate subscriptions
  • Festival auto-apply sends EPK automatically to matching festivals
  • No card required to start, even for Pro trial
  • Company owns all music rights, guaranteeing permanence
  • Real artist production with copyright protection
  • Curated quality with artist approval and review process
  • No lock-in contracts or cancellation fees
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 no change since last check67 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)122
Citation Flow (Majestic)2130
Referring domains (Majestic)5359

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