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StageOS vs GigPenguin

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StageOS compared with GigPenguin
DetailStageOS logo StageOSGigPenguin logo GigPenguin
What it doesFree EPK and gig listings for DJs and grassroots artists to get booked by promoters, venues and festivals Gig scheduling software for bandleaders
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB US
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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 Not given
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)7 no change since last check9 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)114
Citation Flow (Majestic)2122
Referring domains (Majestic)511

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