GigTools Review 2026

Booking software for agents, performers, and comedy venues

8.4 /10

Pricing

$129.95/month. Unlimited roster. Performer is $24.95/month for 25 acts. Pro is $39.95/month for 40 acts.

Free tier available

30-day free trial

Overview

GigTools is booking software built for talent agents, performers, and comedy venues. It handles the full booking lifecycle from holds and deal memos through to settlement sheets and commission statements. The platform shines in live performance workflows: first/second/third holds with challenge deadlines, radius and exclusivity checks, venue profiles with stage/sound/load-in details, and settlement sheets signed online on show night. GigTools' Agency plan (from $129.95/month) includes 50 sponsored performers who get the software free—their busy dates and profile updates sync back to your roster. The platform supports bands, duos, troupes, and solo acts across comedy, music, and speaking. Xero integration is live; QuickBooks is coming soon.

Verdict

GigTools solves the holds-and-challenges workflow that generic CRMs don't understand—if you're juggling first option on Friday and second option on Saturday across 30 comics and 15 venues, it keeps those timelines clear. The sponsored performer seats (50 included, $25 for 25 more) are smart: your acts get their own calendar and can answer offers in one tap, and you get their busy dates without texting back and forth. At $129.95/month for agencies it's cheaper than most CRM platforms once you factor in unlimited acts and contacts. Best for booking agents representing comedians, musicians, or speakers for club dates, corporate events, and tours. Not a fit for model agencies, acting agents, or opera management.

Strengths

  • True freemium model—free plan is genuinely useful for starting out
  • Agency plan includes 50 sponsored performers who get GigTools free
  • Built specifically for live performance booking (comedy clubs, music venues, speaking gigs)
  • Deal memos, hold challenges, and radius/exclusivity checks for agency workflows
  • Xero integration (QuickBooks coming soon) for accounting sync
  • Settlement sheets signed online the night of the show

Weaknesses

  • Comedy/music/speaking focus—not built for model, acting, or opera agencies
  • Agency plan pricing increases with roster size beyond 50 sponsored acts
  • Mobile app in development—currently web-based only
  • Newer to market than Artistu or SystemOne

Best For

Booking agents and agencies representing comedians, musicians, and speakers for live gigs and tours