RunTheBand vs Check Cherry

Check Cherry: Wedding-event CRM used by wedding bands, DJs, and photo booths.

No booking caps. No annual lock-in. €30.

Pricing

Check Cherry starts at $39 a month (Standard). RunTheBand is €30 a month, everything included, month to month, with a 14-day free trial.

Why bands switch from Check Cherry

Bookings capped at 30 or 100 on cheaper tiers. You outgrow it fast and get force-upgraded to $79 or $189.

Feature comparison

FeatureCheck CherryRunTheBand
Built specifically for bandsYesYes
AI-first (lineup, callsheet, assistant)NoYes
Monthly billing availableYesYes
Cancel anytime, no annual contractYesYes
Musician lineup managementYesYes
CallsheetsNoYes
SMS or WhatsApp musician calloutsNoYes
Multi-band / multi-act support2 to 6 brands per tierYes
Contracts with e-signYesYes
InvoicingYesYes
Online paymentsBuilt inAutomated deposit and balance invoices
Leads pipeline / CRMYesYes
Email automationYesYes
Native mobile appYesYes
API accessYesAll plans
Booking volume caps30, 100, or unlimited per tierNone
CSV import for migrationYesYes

Check Cherry pricing checked on 2026-05-28 from https://www.checkcherry.com/pricing.

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