17hats vs. Band Pencil

The best 17hats alternative

Band Pencil is the best 17hats alternative for people working in the music and entertainment industry who need help managing their musicians, performers, crew and technicians.

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Our customers love our software

Our management software is loved by some of the best music and entertainment companies worldwide.

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" Band Pencil covers every aspect of booking an event from client contracts to musician management. They have thought of everything needed to help the booking process run smoothly. Game changer! "

Brass House Entertainment

When to choose Band Pencil over 17hats?

17hats is an amazing tool for business management, but Band Pencil has all the features to help you manage every aspect of your events, members and clients.

Member Management

We allow you to share gig info with your musicians and performers.

Event Management

Managing every aspect of your gigs, from dresscode to playlist information.

Built for You

Band Pencil is specifically built for music and entertainment business.

We're just not the same

No seriously, 17hats and Band Pencil are built for different purposes, each offering unique strengths to suit specific needs:

  • 17hats: A complete business management platform for solopreneurs and small businesses.
  • Band Pencil: Designed specifically for musicians and entertainment companies to manage gigs, musicians, and clients.
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How Band Pencil Compares

We're picked some key features so you can see how we both compare.

Band Pencil 17hats
Manage gigs online
Share gig info with your performers

Member Management
Manage your performers
Accept invoices from your performers
Accept contracts between you and your performers
Easy to access Member Portal for your performers to view the gig info
Build your band line-up

Client Management
Client Portal
Ability to invoice your clients
Ability to send contracts to your clients
Accept online payments
Schedule emails

Songs & Setlists
Song library
Build setlists
Auto setlist duration calculator
Setlist Live Viewer for viewing on gigs

Business Management
Detailed financial reports
Form builder to collect responses
Detailed lead capture form
Auto book members based off availability response
Build Forms
Workflow Automation
Online Scheduling
Comparison as of July 2023

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