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Venue Pulse vs Bandsintown for Venues

Concert discovery and promotion. See how it compares to Venue Pulse's free venue booking software.

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Venue Pulse

Free venue booking

FREE

No monthly fees. No transaction fees. No contracts. Free forever for venues.

  • Calendar management
  • Artist discovery
  • Booking workflows
  • Booker connections
  • No hidden fees
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Bandsintown for Venues

Concert discovery and promotion

Free basic + paid promotion

Basic listing is free. Paid promotion and enhanced features available. Focus is on discovery, not booking.

  • Concert listings
  • Fan notifications
  • Artist tracking
  • Promotion tools
  • Analytics

What is Bandsintown for Venues?

Bandsintown is primarily a concert discovery platform for fans, with tools for artists and venues to promote shows.

Best For

Venues wanting to promote shows to fans

Bandsintown for Venues Features

  • Concert listings
  • Fan notifications
  • Artist tracking
  • Promotion tools
  • Analytics
  • Widget embeds

Bandsintown for Venues Limitations

  • Discovery only, not booking
  • No calendar management
  • No booking workflows
  • Limited venue features
  • Paid features required for impact

Why Venues Switch from Bandsintown for Venues to Venue Pulse

Save Money

Stop paying Free basic + paid promotion per month. Venue Pulse is completely free for venues—no hidden fees, ever.

Discover Artists

Our platform connects you with emerging artists actively looking for venues like yours.

Simple Setup

Get started in minutes, not days. No complex onboarding or training required.

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