Start without the ceremony
Create your account and begin setting up your workflow without needing a lengthy implementation process.
Gigwell alternative
Gigwell vs. Band Pencil
Powerful event management without the complexity.
Get powerful event and performer management without turning your booking operation into an enterprise software project. Band Pencil brings events, performers, clients, contracts, invoices and finances into one straightforward platform.
14-day free trial
No card required
2,500+
active users
30,000+
performers using the Member Portal
500,000+
gigs managed
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Why Band Pencil?
Powerful where it matters. Simple where it should be.
Band Pencil is designed to give live music and entertainment businesses a deep set of practical management tools while keeping setup, day-to-day use and pricing approachable.
Built for growing teams
Manage a busy diary, performers, clients and financial workflows as your operation grows.
Straightforward value
Get professional event-management functionality without needing an enterprise-scale setup.
Feature comparison
Band Pencil vs. Gigwell
The previous Gigwell page included a detailed feature comparison and a separate pricing comparison. Both have been retained below.
Feature
Band Pencil
Gigwell
Core features
Manage gigs online
Collect availability from musicians
Musician Management
Unlimited musicians
Accept invoices from your musicians
Accept contracts between you and your musicians
Easy-to-access Musician Portal
Build your band line-up
Client Management
Invoice your clients
Send contracts to your clients
Accept online payments
Schedule emails
Songs & Setlists
Song library
Build setlists
Automatic setlist duration calculator
Setlist Live Viewer
Band Management
Detailed financial reports
Form builder to collect responses
Detailed lead capture form
Auto book members based on availability response
Unlimited gigs on all plans
Historical pricing shown on the old page
Price (Ultimate vs Agency – 5 users)
$79 / month
$275 / month
Feature availability and pricing can change over time. Check each provider's current product and pricing information before making a decision.
More than a booking calendar
Serious event management. Without the heavyweight setup.
Band Pencil gives bands, agencies and entertainment businesses the tools to manage busy event workflows while remaining straightforward enough to get started quickly.
- Manage bookings and complex event information
- Collect availability and assign performers
- Manage clients, venues and services
- Create invoices, contracts and payment records
- Track event and business finances
- Give performers and clients dedicated portals
“Band Pencil has been a complete game-changer for booking musicians and managing our gigs.”
Switching to Band Pencil
Make powerful management feel simple.
Start your Band Pencil account in minutes and bring your musicians, clients, events and songs with you using our import tools.
Gigwell alternative FAQs
Questions before switching?
Band Pencil is an alternative for bands, agencies and entertainment businesses looking for software to manage events, performers, clients, documents and finances in one platform.
No. You can create a Band Pencil account and start a 14-day free trial yourself without providing card details.
Yes. Band Pencil includes performer records, availability collection, event assignments, groups, line-ups and a dedicated Member Portal.
Band Pencil includes invoicing and financial tracking tools designed around events, clients and performers.
Yes. Import tools are available for bringing musicians, clients, events and songs into Band Pencil.