Artistu is the modern Overture alternative.

Artistu vs Overture

Artistu and Overture are both booking platforms for music agencies. Overture booking software has 15+ years in market and serves 350+ agencies worldwide. Artistu is the modern alternative, with native eSignatures, Peppol e-invoicing, a 14-day free trial, and daily product updates. Agencies that want faster product velocity and EU-native invoicing pick Artistu.

Artistu
Overture
  • Pricing

    Free trial

    Monthly billing

    5 agency users

    49/mo
    on request
  • Support

    One-on-one onboarding

    Self service onboarding

    Support time

    30 minutes
    depends on plan
  • Features

    Native eSignatures

    Via Dropbox Sign

    Peppol e-invoicing

    Mobile application

    Multi-language UI

    Flight lookup

    Tour logistics

    EU VAT and multi-currency support

    Invoicing & reminders

    Customizable advancing

    Updates from within the app

    MCP server

    External actions / webhooks

About Artistu

Artistu is built for booking agencies that want to move fast and keep things simple. Built by people who book shows, it covers contracts, invoicing, advancing, and client communication in one place without unnecessary features or steep learning curves. With 100+ agencies on the platform and daily product updates, Artistu is the modern choice for agencies looking for a fresh alternative to legacy booking software.

What Artistu does well

  • Native eSignatures, no third-party dependency
  • Peppol e-invoicing built in for EU compliance
  • 14-day free trial
  • Monthly billing option, no annual lock-in
  • Multi-language UI: EN, NL, DE, FR, ES, IT
  • Most detailed show advancing module in the category
  • Live flight data integration built in
  • Public MCP server and embeddable gigs widget
  • Daily product updates driven by agency feedback
  • Mobile-first design on web, iOS and Android

About Overture

Overture is a web-based booking management platform founded around 2010 and based in Brighton, UK. According to their website and Crunchbase, they serve 350+ agencies and 55,000+ users across multiple genres, including bands, classical ensembles, DJs, corporate entertainment, and models. With 15+ years in the market and self-reported figures of 4.5M bookings managed, Overture is one of the most established platforms in this space. bookingwithoverture.com / Crunchbase

Overture covers the core agency workflow: CRM, bookings, contracts via Dropbox Sign, invoicing, itineraries, and a native artist mobile app. In 2025 they added an AI assistant for natural language queries on agency data. Their platform is English-only and primarily used by UK and US agencies, with global reach claimed on their website.

What Overture does well

  • 15+ years in market and a proven track record
  • 350+ agencies and 55,000+ users worldwide
  • Mature classical and orchestral agency support
  • Native artist mobile app for iOS and Android
  • AI assistant for natural language data queries (added 2025)
  • Radius clauses and tag-based search with AND/OR/NOT logic

Overture is a proven platform with real depth, especially for classical and larger UK agencies. If you need a modern stack, native eSignatures, Peppol invoicing, and the flexibility to start with a free trial and monthly billing, Artistu is the stronger fit.

Why Artistu might be a better fit

More and more agencies are switching to Artistu. Here is why:

  • Transparent pricing, free trial, and monthly billing
  • Native EU invoicing and multi-language support
  • Faster product updates built by people from the industry

Overture has real experience behind it and a solid feature set for agencies that have grown up with it. But if you want to try before you commit, pay monthly, and use EU-native invoicing out of the box, Artistu removes those friction points from day one.

With Artistu, you get native eSignatures, Peppol e-invoicing, a 14-day free trial, and a support team you can reach in minutes.

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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