Back On Stage: Band management software built by bandleaders for blue-collar musicians.
All the band-CRM features for less. No seat math.
Back On Stage starts at $29 a month (Starter). RunTheBand is €30 a month, everything included, month to month, with a 14-day free trial.
Admin seats are capped per tier: 1 on Starter, 3 on Pro, 5 on Agency, with extra seats at $8 to $10 a month each. The realistic Pro tier is $49 a month vs €30 RunTheBand, online payments run through PayPal only, and there is no AI.
| Feature | Back On Stage | RunTheBand |
|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for bands | Yes | Yes |
| AI-first (lineup, callsheet, assistant) | No | Yes |
| Monthly billing available | Yes | Yes |
| Cancel anytime, no annual contract | Yes | Yes |
| Musician lineup management | Yes | Yes |
| Callsheets | Gig sheets on every plan | Yes |
| SMS or WhatsApp musician callouts | SMS add-on, extra cost | Yes |
| Multi-band / multi-act support | Agency plan (Multi-Company Management) | Yes |
| Contracts with e-sign | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Online payments | PayPal (client payments and musician payouts) | Automated deposit and balance invoices |
| Leads pipeline / CRM | Yes | Yes |
| Email automation | Yes | Yes |
| Native mobile app | Mobile-friendly web only, no native app | Yes |
| API access | No | All plans |
| Booking volume caps | None | None |
| CSV import for migration | Yes | Yes |
Back On Stage pricing checked on 2026-11-04 from https://backonstageapp.com/#pricing.