At a glance
| CrewdUp | Rentman | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Crew scheduling and confirmations for production teams | Equipment rental, inventory and crew scheduling for live events and media |
| Pricing | Published: Free, $49/mo, $149/mo, Enterprise from $150/mo, flat per team | Plans on its pricing page; planners and managers need paid user accounts |
| Free plan or trial | Free plan, plus a 31-day trial of Starter and Pro | Free trial |
| Crew accounts | Not required: crew accept/decline from email | Free crew accounts and mobile app for schedules, invitations and hours |
| Time tracking and accounting | Not included; budgeted vs. actual crew rates per event | Time registration with QuickBooks Online, Xero and Exact Online integrations |
| Skill tags and roster filters | Yes | Yes |
| Gear | Assets, packing cases with manifests, shipments (Pro) | Inventory management and equipment tracking (separate products) |
When Rentman may be the better fit
- Equipment rental, quoting and inventory are the core of your business and crew is one part of it.
- You need crew time registration that syncs to accounting software.
When CrewdUp is the better fit
- Crew scheduling is the main job and you want it simple for managers and freelancers alike.
- You want crew to confirm in one click without installing an app.
- You want a free plan and predictable, published per-team pricing.
Try CrewdUp
The Free plan includes one manager, ten crew or talent and 25 events, with no credit card. Starter and Pro come with a free trial of up to 31 days. See pricing or read how CrewdUp handles freelance crew management.
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