StageOS vs backstage.dj for DJs
backstage.dj and StageOS both give DJs a free press kit with no card. backstage.dj has low-cost Pro and agency plans; StageOS adds gig and festival discovery, festival applications and playlist placements.
backstage.dj details checked on backstage.dj as of October 2026; StageOS prices are today's.
| backstage.dj | StageOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | Free presskit, tech rider and EPK PDF, no card | Free plan, no card; 14-day Pro trial, no card |
| Paid price | Pro €9.90 a month or €99.90 a year; Agency from €49.90 a month | Basic £10 a month; Pro £24 a month |
| Built for DJs? | Yes, made for DJs | Yes, built for DJs and live artists |
| Mixes / SoundCloud | Not stated | SoundCloud, Mixcloud and YouTube mixes and videos |
| Rider / rates | Tech rider included free; rates not a listed feature | Technical rider, rates and availability on your EPK |
| Festival applications | Not a listed feature; promoters browse artists on its Explore page | Yes: find festivals open for applications and apply from StageOS |
| Playlist placements | No | Yes: StageOS playlists on YouTube for members with a published EPK |
| Best for | DJs and agencies who want low-cost press kits and roster pages | DJs who want an EPK plus gigs and festival applications in one place |
How they differ
backstage.dj is made for DJs. The free plan includes a presskit, a tech rider and an EPK PDF, with no card. Pro is inexpensive, and Pro kits are shown first on its Explore page, where promoters browse artists by genre and city. Its Agency plan is a cheap way for agencies to run roster pages.
StageOS also gives DJs a free EPK with a technical rider, rates and availability. The difference is the other direction: instead of waiting to be found, you can find gigs and festivals. Your gigs appear in what's on for your city, you can browse festivals open for applications and apply with your EPK, and members can be added to StageOS playlists. Agencies can see StageOS for agents.
Choose backstage.dj if…
- you want a low-cost Pro plan to be shown first to promoters browsing its directory;
- you're an agency looking for cheap roster pages;
- you mainly want a downloadable EPK PDF.
Choose StageOS if…
- you want to find gigs and festival open calls, not just be listed;
- you want festival applications and what's on listings with your EPK;
- you'd like a chance to be added to StageOS playlists.
Playlist placements
Members on a free trial or a paid plan with a published EPK and YouTube videos are added to StageOS playlists on YouTube (StageOS TV on YouTube): genre playlists, Featured Artists and event playlists such as ADE. Their EPK can show a "Hear me on StageOS playlists" badge. See the playlists.
Frequently asked questions
Is backstage.dj free?
Yes. backstage.dj offers a free presskit, tech rider and EPK PDF with no card. When we checked in October 2026, Pro was €9.90 a month or €99.90 a year, and its Agency plan started at €49.90 a month.
Is StageOS free?
Yes. Your StageOS EPK is free with no card. New artist and DJ accounts get a 14-day Pro trial with no card needed.
Which is better for agencies?
backstage.dj's Agency plan is a low-cost way to host a roster's press kits. StageOS gives agencies a free roster page and enquiry inbox, with roster packages for upgrades; see the StageOS for agents page.
Does StageOS add DJs to playlists?
Yes. Members on a free trial or a paid plan with a published EPK and YouTube videos are added to StageOS playlists on YouTube (StageOS TV on YouTube): genre playlists, Featured Artists and event playlists such as ADE. Their EPK can show a "Hear me on StageOS playlists" badge.