Venue Pulse vs OpenDate

Venue booking and calendar management. See how it compares to Venue Pulse's free venue booking software.

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

OpenDate

Venue booking and calendar management

$200-500+/month

Pricing varies by venue size and features. Annual contracts typically required. Additional fees for premium features.

Calendar management
Hold processing
Agent communication
Offer management
Settlement tools

What is OpenDate?

OpenDate is a venue booking platform that helps venues manage their calendars, process holds, and communicate with agents. It's popular among mid-size to large venues.

Best For

Mid-size to large venues with dedicated booking staff

OpenDate Features

Calendar management
Hold processing
Agent communication
Offer management
Settlement tools
Reporting

OpenDate Limitations

Expensive for small venues
Annual contracts lock you in
Complex setup process
Limited artist discovery
No free tier available

Why Venues Switch from OpenDate to Venue Pulse

Save Money

Stop paying $200-500+/month 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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