Best free DJ EPK tools in 2026, compared

StageOS, LiveEPK, Bandzoogle, Linktree and a Google Doc compared for DJs: free options, paid prices, mixes, riders and festival applications.

By StageOS · Updated

The best free DJ EPK tool depends on what you need it to do. If you want a free EPK built for DJs that also helps you find gigs and apply to festivals, StageOS is free with no card; if you only need a simple kit with riders, LiveEPK's free plan is a good fit, and a Google Doc works if you just need something today.

Below we compare the tools DJs ask about most, with each one's free option, paid price and the features promoters and festivals care about. Competitor prices and features were checked on their own websites in October 2026 and may have changed since, so check before you pay for anything.

The comparison at a glance

Competitor details as of October 2026, from each tool's own website. StageOS prices are today's.
Tool Free option Paid price Built for DJs? Mixes / SoundCloud Rider / rates Festival applications Best for
StageOS Free plan, no card; 14-day Pro trial, no card Basic £10 a month; Pro £24 a month Yes, built for DJs and live artists SoundCloud, Mixcloud and YouTube mixes and videos Technical rider, rates and availability on your EPK Yes: find festivals open for applications and apply from StageOS DJs who want an EPK plus gigs and festival applications in one place
LiveEPK Free plan (published kits carry a small LiveEPK badge) One paid plan, $5 a month or $50 a year Yes, for musicians including DJs SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Bandcamp embeds Tech rider, hospitality rider and stage plot builders; rates not a listed feature No A low-cost, EPK-only kit with riders built in
Bandzoogle No free plan; 14-day free trial EPK plan $6.95 a month; full website plans $11 to $22 a month (less billed yearly) For musicians generally, not DJs specifically Built-in music player; SoundCloud via an embed Not a dedicated feature; you can add a page for it No Musicians who want a full band or artist website with an EPK
Linktree Free plan with unlimited links Paid plans; prices vary by region (see Linktree's pricing page) No, a general link-in-bio page Links out to your mixes No No One link in your bio that points fans to everything else
Presskit.to No longer available (its domain had expired when we checked) None It was aimed at artists None None No Not an option today
A Google Doc or PDF Free None No Links only; mixes can't play inside a PDF Whatever you type in Attach it to your own emails Getting something together today with no account

StageOS

StageOS is built for DJs and live artists. Your EPK is free: a single link with your bio, mixes, videos, photos, past and upcoming gigs, technical rider, rates and availability. Your gigs also appear in StageOS's what's on listings for your city, and you can browse festivals that are open for applications and apply from StageOS with your EPK attached. New artist and DJ accounts get a 14-day Pro trial with no card needed.Paid plans are Basic (£10/month) and Pro (£24/month), adding more festival applications and promoter pitches.

Pros: free, made for DJs, and it does more than sit there: gigs, listings and festival applications come with it. Cons: it's newer than the others and UK-first, so it lists fewer gigs and festivals in some other countries.

LiveEPK

LiveEPK is a focused press-kit builder for musicians, and it names DJs among the acts it's for. The free plan lets you publish a kit with a small LiveEPK badge; one paid plan removes limits. It embeds SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube and Bandcamp, and it has builders for tech riders, hospitality riders and stage plots that export to PDF.

Pros: cheap, simple and strong on riders. Cons: it's an EPK and nothing else, so finding gigs and festival calls is still up to you. StageOS vs LiveEPK for DJs.

Bandzoogle

Bandzoogle is a website builder for musicians, with an EPK plan and fuller website plans. There's no free plan, but there is a 14-day free trial. You get a built-in music player, a tour calendar and the option to add SoundCloud through an embed.

Pros: a complete website with your own domain, store and mailing list. Cons: you pay after the trial, and it's made for bands and artists generally rather than DJs. StageOS vs Bandzoogle for DJs.

Linktree

Linktree is a link-in-bio page: one link that lists your other profiles. The free plan is generous and many DJs already use it on Instagram. It isn't an EPK, though. There's no proper place for a bio promoters can copy, a rider, rates or press photos.

Pros: free, quick, familiar to fans. Cons: it points people elsewhere rather than answering a booker's questions. Many DJs use both: Linktree in their bio, with their EPK as one of the links. StageOS vs Linktree for DJs.

Presskit.to

Presskit.to used to come up in lists of EPK tools. When we checked in October 2026 its domain had expired and the service wasn't available, so we can't recommend it.

A Google Doc or PDF

A document with your bio, links, photos and booking details costs nothing and takes an hour. It's a reasonable start. The problems come later: mixes can't play inside it, links break, and every change means sending a new file to everyone. Promoters also tend to prefer a link to an attachment.

How to choose

  • You want gigs and festival slots, not just a page: StageOS.
  • You want the cheapest simple kit with a rider builder: LiveEPK.
  • You want a full website with a shop and mailing list: Bandzoogle.
  • You only need one link in your Instagram bio: Linktree, with your EPK as one of the links.
  • You need something today: a Google Doc, then move to a proper EPK when you can.

Whichever you choose, the contents matter more than the tool: one or two recent mixes, a short bio, good photos, honest gig history and clear booking details. Our guide What is a DJ EPK? covers what to include.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free EPK for DJs?

If you want a free EPK built for DJs that also helps you find gigs and apply to festivals, StageOS is free with no card. If you only need a simple kit with riders, LiveEPK has a free plan. A Google Doc or PDF costs nothing but is harder to keep up to date.

Do I need to pay for a DJ EPK?

No. StageOS, LiveEPK and Linktree all have free plans, and a Google Doc is free. Paid plans add extras such as removing branding, custom domains or more applications.

Is Linktree an EPK?

Not really. Linktree is a link-in-bio page that sends people to your other profiles. It doesn't hold a bio, rider, rates or press photos in the way promoters expect from an EPK.

Can I use a PDF as my EPK?

Yes, and many DJs start that way. The downsides are that mixes can't play inside a PDF, and every update means sending a new file.

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