Joinways vs. Opendate vs. Sonas vs. EVENTMACHINE Comparison


Joinways	Opendate	Sonas Lytesoft	EVENTMACHINE ZELFMADE GmbH
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About Joinways is a CRM built for event venues that helps teams manage inquiries, quotes, planning, clients, and reports without repetitive data entry. It automatically extracts event details from emails, web forms, marketplaces, and messaging channels, then structures information such as contact details, dates, hours, guest count, budget, event type, and requirements. The platform gives venue teams one shared source of truth so inquiry data, quote status, follow-ups, signatures, and planning details stay current across the business. Joinways prepares quotes, reminders, confirmations, function sheets, and follow-ups while letting the team review and approve what gets sent. It includes a visual planner for managing confirmed, optioned, and available dates by week, month, room, or venue. With integrations for tools such as Gmail, Outlook, calendars, Teams, WhatsApp, Slack, Stripe, SignatureAPI, and OpenAI, Joinways helps venues move from inquiry to confirmation with less manual work.	About From first contact through settlement, Opendate is the all-in-one platform automating the live music industry. Opendate is live music management software that removes the friction and inefficiency of managing countless spreadsheets and calendars. Venues, agents, and managers can optimize their workflows by working in one system to accomplish everything needed to put on a show. Opendate automates the event lifecycle by integrating with multiple systems, allowing you to accomplish more with less effort. Discover, evaluate, and book the right artist for the best night. Manage all of your holds and confirms for each of your rooms in one calendar. Manage the entire event lifecycle from hold to confirm to settlement. Create, manage and sell tickets right from Opendate with just a few clicks. Opendate activates data that was previously only available to the industry giants, enabling independent venues, agents, and managers to harmoniously automate the booking process.	About Sonas is a complete cloud-based software package for wedding venues. Designed in unison with wedding venues, Sonas manages the initial enquiry for the wedding, up until the main event and subsequent billing process. Both the venue and the clients can access the portal, communicating within the app to plan the wedding together. Features include: the guest list and seating plans, planning of the food and drinks menus (highlighting any dietary or allergy concerns for each guest) and planning the timeline of events and suppliers involved in the big day. Sonas also integrates seamlessly with Xero for the venue's invoicing and accounting needs, as well as Stripe to allow card payments online.	About EVENTMACHINE offer cloud software for online event planning & automated quoting. For hotels, venues and all providers of meetings, seminars and events. Providers of MICE events (hotels, venues and other providers) 1. save time 2. prevent errors 3. maximize revenue All EVENTMACHINE plans include an extensive feature set like automated function sheets & banquet orders, MICE revenue management and the eventmachine IQ instant quote. With EVENTMACHINE's API capabilities you can integrate easily with your existing tech stack. Live prices and availabilities from your PMS, revenue management system or calendar app are used for instant event quoting, for increased efficiency and less staff hours. A free trial is available for all new clients.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Event venues, banquet halls, hotels, caterers, and hospitality businesses managing event bookings and sales.	Audience Musicians and managers searching for a solution to automate their event lifecycle and improve their booking operations	Audience Wedding venues	Audience Hotels and venues of all sizes including chains. All providers of events, meetings and seminars.
Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
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Pricing $49/month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Pricing Free Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported	Pricing £99/ month From £99/ month plus a fixed charge per event conducted in Sonas. The cost is dependent on the volume of annual events. Unlimited users and unlimited venues are included in the monthly price. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Pricing EUR 65.00/month Plan "Flex": from EUR 65.- per month Plan "Reserved": from EUR 375.- per month - no setup fee - 1 free test moth for all plans - extensive feature set including IQ Instant Quote and function sheets / banquet orders Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 4.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software	Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros The standout is automatic extraction of inbound inquiries: no more re-keying requests from marketplaces and emails. Our venue catalog was generated straight from our website during onboarding. Quote management, BEOs and multi-site handling are clear and fast. We genuinely saved time tracking options and following up on pending deals. Cons Still a young product: a few integrations (PMS, e-signature, calendar sync) are rolling out. Reporting could be deeper for management-level oversight.		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros - Facility to schedule meetings - Sections are self explained - You can raise T&Cs inside the platform Cons - You can see individually, who read the email sent, if you have more than one contact save on the file.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Joinways Founded: 2026 France joinways.app	Company Information Opendate United States www.opendate.io/event-organizers	Company Information Lytesoft Founded: 2015 Limerick, Ireland www.sonas.events/	Company Information ZELFMADE GmbH Founded: 1998 Germany www.eventmachine.xyz/en/
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Categories CRM Supported Event Management Supported Venue Management Supported	Categories Event Management Supported Ticketing Supported Venue Management Supported	Categories Event Management Supported Venue Management Supported Wedding Planning Supported	Categories Catering Supported Conference Supported Event Booking Supported Event Management Supported Event Marketing Supported Event Planning Supported Meeting Supported Pricing Optimization Supported Quoting Supported Revenue Management Supported Venue Management Supported
		Event Management Features Attendee Management Not Supported Badge Management Not Supported Conferences / Conventions Not Supported Exhibit / Vendor Management Not Supported Gamification Not Supported Room Block Management Not Supported Social Media Promotion Not Supported Sponsorship Management Not Supported Surveys & Feedback Not Supported Ticketing Not Supported Volunteer Management Not Supported Weddings / Parties Supported Venue Management Features Attendee Management Not Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Contract Management Supported Customer Management Supported Event Management Supported Food & Beverage Management Supported Multi-Facility Supported Reservations Management Supported Resource Booking Supported Sales Management Supported Staff Management Supported	Event Management Features Attendee Management Not Supported Badge Management Not Supported Conferences / Conventions Supported Exhibit / Vendor Management Not Supported Gamification Supported Room Block Management Supported Social Media Promotion Not Supported Sponsorship Management Not Supported Surveys & Feedback Not Supported Ticketing Not Supported Volunteer Management Not Supported Weddings / Parties Supported Venue Management Features Attendee Management Not Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Contract Management Supported Customer Management Not Supported Event Management Supported Food & Beverage Management Supported Multi-Facility Supported Reservations Management Supported Resource Booking Supported Sales Management Supported Staff Management Not Supported Show More Features Catering Features Banquet Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Booking Management Supported Calendar Management Supported Contract Management Supported Costing Supported Customer Database Supported Event Management Supported Facility Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Kitchen / Menu Management Supported Order Management Supported Quote Management Supported Recipe Management Not Supported Waitstaff Management Not Supported Conference Features Abstract Management Not Supported Attendee Management Not Supported Badge Management Not Supported Catering Management Supported Client Management Not Supported Registration Management Not Supported Social Promotion Not Supported Space / Room Setup Supported Speaker Management Supported Sponsorship Management Not Supported Surveys & Feedback Not Supported Ticketing Not Supported Event Booking Features Attendee Management Not Supported Confirmation/Reminders Not Supported Discount/Coupon Management Supported Event Calendar Supported Marketing Management Supported Online Payments Not Supported Online Registration Supported Social Media Promotion Not Supported Wait List Management Not Supported Website Management Supported Event Marketing Features Audience Segmentation Not Supported Campaign Management Not Supported Email Marketing Not Supported Event Calendar Supported Landing Pages / Web Forms Supported Location-Based Marketing Not Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Social Media Promotion Not Supported Surveys & Feedback Not Supported Website Management Supported Meeting Features Action Item Tracking Not Supported Agenda Management Supported Attendee Management Not Supported Board Meetings Supported Committee Meetings Supported Internal Meetings Supported Invitation Management Not Supported Legislative Meetings Not Supported Materials Management Not Supported Meeting Feedback Not Supported Meeting Preparation Tools Supported Meeting Room Booking Supported Minutes Management Not Supported Post-Meeting Tools Not Supported Scheduling Supported Travel Management Not Supported Voting Management Not Supported Pricing Optimization Features Channel Analysis Not Supported Competing Product Analysis Not Supported Forecasting Not Supported Market Analysis Not Supported Multi-Store Management Not Supported Price List Management Supported Price Optimization Automation Supported Pricing Analytics Not Supported Profitability Analysis Not Supported Scenario Planning Supported Quoting Features Automated Quoting Supported Catalog Management Supported Client Portal Supported Contact Management Supported Customer Accounts Supported Customizable Branding Supported Discount Management Supported Forms Creation Supported Pricing Management Supported Product Configurator Supported Proposal Management Supported Revenue Management Features Competitor Analysis Not Supported Dynamic Pricing Supported For Airlines Not Supported For Hospitality Industry Supported Forecasting Not Supported Inventory Control Supported Price Optimization Supported Recommendation Engine Not Supported Yield Management Supported
Integrations Apple Music Not Supported Axis LMS Not Supported Facebook Not Supported Hotellistat Not Supported Instagram Not Supported Last.fm Not Supported Spotify Not Supported Stripe Not Supported X (Twitter) Not Supported Xero Not Supported Zapier Not Supported apaleo Not Supported ibelsa.rooms Not Supported Show More Integrations	Integrations Apple Music Supported Axis LMS Supported Facebook Supported Hotellistat Not Supported Instagram Supported Last.fm Supported Spotify Supported Stripe Not Supported X (Twitter) Supported Xero Not Supported Zapier Supported apaleo Not Supported ibelsa.rooms Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 8 Integrations	Integrations Apple Music Not Supported Axis LMS Not Supported Facebook Not Supported Hotellistat Not Supported Instagram Not Supported Last.fm Not Supported Spotify Not Supported Stripe Supported X (Twitter) Not Supported Xero Supported Zapier Not Supported apaleo Not Supported ibelsa.rooms Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 3 Integrations	Integrations Apple Music Not Supported Axis LMS Not Supported Facebook Not Supported Hotellistat Supported Instagram Not Supported Last.fm Not Supported Spotify Not Supported Stripe Not Supported X (Twitter) Not Supported Xero Not Supported Zapier Not Supported apaleo Supported ibelsa.rooms Supported Show More Integrations View All 3 Integrations
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