Artistu is the best Gigwell alternative.

Artistu vs Gigwell

Explore a detailed comparison of Artistu and Gigwell to see which one is the best booking system for your agency. This comparison will walk through what both platforms are, what they do and who they are for. We will compare features, pricing, integrations, customer support and more. Whether you are just browsing around or looking for your next artist management system - this comparison will help you make an informed decision.

Artistu
Gigwell
  • Pricing

    Free trial

    1 agency user

    49/mo
    99/mo

    5 agency users

    49/mo
    325/mo
  • Support

    One-on-one onboarding

    Self service onboarding

    Support time

    30 minutes
    1-2 hours
  • Features

    Unlimited artists

    Mobile application

    Updates from within the app

    Tour logistics

    EU VAT and multi-currency support

    Flight lookup

    Online signatures

    Venue / buyer database

    Ticket-count analytics

    Invoicing & reminders

    Customizable advancing

    External actions / webhooks

About Artistu

Artistu is built to serve small and mid-sized to even larger booking agencies that need to stay efficient and keep things simple. It brings together forms, templates, contracts, invoicing and messaging in one intuitive platform so you can get started quickly, without unnecessary features or learning curves. Artistu was founded for the need for cost-friendlier software, but with no exceptions on features and interface.

What Artistu does well

  • Fast to set up, no technical knowledge required
  • Clear pricing, no surprises
  • Integrated itinerary and advancing tools
  • Responsive support team that knows and works in the industry
  • Mobile-friendly across web, iOS and Android
  • Clean interface focused on the actual agent workflow
  • Easy to adapt to your way of working
  • Next-gen features similar or better than other systems
  • Analytics and finance dashboards for bookings and expenses
  • Features based on client feedback and people that work in the industry.

About Gigwell

Gigwell was founded in 2013 in the US as one of the first end‑to‑end booking platforms. It brings together contract building, artist itineraries, online payments, venue database access, ticket‑count tracking and real‑time analytics under one roof. Users praise its productivity suite for being powerful and integrated, and its support is often highlighted.

Gigwell is ideal for agencies looking for a full toolkit, with venue research, ticket tracking and analytics in one place. It’s designed for teams managing tours, financials and artist relations at scale.

What Gigwell does well

  • High value venue database (Tour IQ)
  • Embedded artist EPK and booking pages
  • Automated ticket-count tracking and analytics
  • Mobile apps and calendar integration
  • Strong support reputation
  • First of its kind in the US
  • Full packaged software

If you want to book shows quickly, send contracts, bill clients and keep artists in the loop, and you don’t need ticket‑count analytics or a venue database, Artistu might be a better match. You get straightforward pricing, an intuitive platform and support you can reach every day, no long onboarding required.

Why Artistu might be a better fit

More and more agencies are switching to Artistu. And that's for good reasons:

  • Clear and affordable pricing
  • Real support from real people
  • Built for speed, not complexity

Gigwell adds real value with its venue tools, booking pages and analytics. But that also means more time spent learning the system, higher pricing and features you may never use.

With Artistu, you get fast results, low cost and a tool that adapts to how your agency works, not the other way around.

With Artistu, you pay less, move faster, and keep things human.

You don’t have to adjust your agency to fit the tool. Artistu adapts to the way you already work

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Now you know why Artistu is the obvious choice

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Our customers say this for a reason

“I am incredibly happy that we switched to Artistu. The system performs better than all the other platforms we’ve used before as an agency and management. What makes it even more impressive is that updates appear almost daily, which are not only improvements but genuinely innovative. So Artistu is not only effective, but also remarkably efficient. A powerful combination that makes working a lot more enjoyable.”

Raul
Clear Agency

“After having worked with Aboss for many years, Artistu was a program that required minimal change from me. I got used to the interface and way of working within just a few days. Since using the software, bookings have been created and sent out incredibly fast. Definitely recommended!”

Ivano la Sala
Agent for USH

“I play in local cafes and bars on a weekly basis. I used to keep track of my bookings in a spreadsheet so Artistu is a game changer for me.”

Julian Galbraith
DJ Julski

“When doing advancing for my artists I used to have to switch between different tools. Now I can do everything in Artistu.”

Mabel Schagen
Advancer

“I’ve been using Artistu for a few months now & I have seen insane improvements on my time management when it comes to agency bookings. It basically does everything for you & is so easy to keep track of all updates & advancements. Best in the business”

Sam Crothall
Khaotic agency

“We use Artistu to manage our roster of artists. It’s a great tool to keep track of all the important information. And our artists love it too.”

Koen Hagen
Hagen Agency

We handle everything

For your team
Invite your team members and assign roles.
Shared calendars
Invite your artists and team members to Artistu.
World-class advancing
The most complete advancing tool for any show.
Mobile app
Manage bookings on iOS and Android.
Built-in CRM
Keep all contact details in one place.
Super intuitive
Designed for speed and ease of use.
Fast contracting
Generate contracts from templates instantly.
Live flight data
View delays, gate changes and more, live.
Logistics planning
Organize travel and stays effortlessly.
eSignatures
Sign contracts digitally on any device.
Direct invoicing
Automatically generate invoices from your bookings.
Analytics
Track performance and revenue growth.
Address auto-complete
Enter venues faster with Google Maps.
iCal & Google Calendar
Sync your bookings with external calendars.
By artists and agents
Built for the real needs of agencies.
Peppol e-invoicing
Send e-invoices directly to your clients.
Presskits & riders
Share professional presskits and riders with your clients.
Completely customizable
Available in your language and with your branding.

Frequently asked questions

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