RunTheBand vs WheresTheGig

WheresTheGig: Free band scheduling service run by one developer since the late 2000s. Calendar only.

Free runs the calendar. €30 runs the business.

Pricing

WheresTheGig starts at $0 a month (Free). RunTheBand is €30 a month, everything included, month to month, with a 14-day free trial.

Why bands switch from WheresTheGig

Free stops where the money starts. No invoicing, no contracts, no payments, no leads pipeline, and a web interface that has not changed since the late 2000s.

Feature comparison

FeatureWheresTheGigRunTheBand
Built specifically for bandsYesYes
AI-first (lineup, callsheet, assistant)NoYes
Monthly billing availableFree serviceYes
Cancel anytime, no annual contractFree serviceYes
Musician lineup managementYesYes
CallsheetsGig sheets by email onlyYes
SMS or WhatsApp musician calloutsNoYes
Multi-band / multi-act supportSeparate account per bandYes
Contracts with e-signNoYes
InvoicingNoYes
Online paymentsNoAutomated deposit and balance invoices
Leads pipeline / CRMNoYes
Email automationGig reminders onlyYes
Native mobile appNoYes
API accessCalendar feeds onlyAll plans
Booking volume capsNoneNone
CSV import for migrationSongs and venues onlyYes

WheresTheGig pricing checked on 2026-08-28 from https://wheresthegig.com/.

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